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    Rasesh Mandani

    Rasesh Mandani loves a straight drive. He has been covering cricket, the governance and business side of sport for close to two decades. He writes and video blogs for HT.

    Articles by Rasesh Mandani

    BCCI backs Rohit Sharma, admits excessive cricket hurting players

    India's Rohit Sharma celebrates his century during the third one-day international (ODI) cricket match between England and India at Lord's cricket ground in London on July 19, 2026. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO ASSOCIATION WITH DIRECT COMPETITOR OF SPONSOR, PARTNER, OR SUPPLIER OF THE ECB (AFP)
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    Updated on Sep 4, 2026 02:12 IST

    Fitness crisis, Rohit conundrum: What’s on BCCI’s agenda at key Mumbai meet

    Colombo: India's Coach Gautam Gambhir, right, with Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar, left, during a training session ahead of second Test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Galle, Sri Lanka, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak)(PTI08_21_2026_000138A) (PTI)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 3, 2026 01:20 IST

    Rinku on the chopping block again as IND’s finisher conundrum refuses to go away

    India's batsman Rinku Singh, right, avoids a high ball as Zimbabwe's wicketkeeper Tadiwanashe Marumani watches on during the third T20 cricket match between Zimbabwe and India in Harare, Zimbabwe, Sunday, July 26, 2026.AP/PTI(AP07_26_2026_000392B) (AP)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 3, 2026 01:11 IST

    India tour arrives at perfect time for cash-strapped NZC

    Indian players celebrate during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. (PTI)
    cricket
    Updated on Aug 31, 2026 01:03 IST

    Sonal Dinusha swept India into submission as India's old spin problem returned

    Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during the fifth day of the second Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on August 27, 2026. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP) (AFP)
    cricket
    Updated on Aug 29, 2026 24:41 IST

    Shubman Gill left pondering what ifs after Sri Lanka pull off great escape

    India captain Shubman Gill speaks with the umpire during the fifth day of the second Test in Colombo. (AFP)
    cricket
    Updated on Aug 28, 2026 24:43 IST

    Saransh Jain seizes the day to keep India ahead v Sri Lanka

    India's debutant off-spinner Saransh Jain appeals successfully for the wicket of Sri Lanka's Niroshan Dickwella on Day 4 of the second Test at the SSC ground in Colombo on Wednesday. (PTI)
    cricket
    Updated on Aug 27, 2026 02:07 IST

    Sonal Dinusha shines amid SL batting woes, resists India

    Sri Lanka batter Sonal Dinusha plays a shot on Day 3 of the second Test against India at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on Tuesday. (ANI Photo)
    cricket
    Updated on Aug 26, 2026 01:12 IST

    Pant shows he can plays the percentages too

    Rishabh Pant in action against Sri Lanka on Monday. (PTI)
    cricket
    Updated on Aug 25, 2026 01:21 IST

    Colombo Test: India see off Sri Lanka’s defensive mode

    Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Ravindra Jadeja. (PTI)
    cricket
    Updated on Aug 24, 2026 24:52 IST

    We are heading in the right direction, says Gambhir

    India's head coach Gautam Gambhir addresses a press conference before a practice session ahead of the second Test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo, Saturday. (PTI)
    cricket
    Updated on Aug 23, 2026 24:36 IST

    Kuldeep Yadav faces Colombo selection squeeze as Saransh Jain pushes for debut

    Kuldeep Yadav in the first Test of India.
    cricket
    Updated on Aug 22, 2026 24:51 IST

    Why IND vs AFG T20I media rights went for less than one previous match’s value

    Afghanistan's Rashid Khan tosses the ball in the air as he prepares to bowl during the third ODI cricket match between Afghanistan and India in Chennai, India, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.) (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)
    cricket
    Updated on Aug 14, 2026 01:29 IST

    Why the World Test Championship may not expand to all 12 Test nations

    South Africa won the last WTC title.
    cricket
    Updated on Aug 13, 2026 05:21 IST

    Test cricket looks to rightsizing over expansion as 12-team WTC plan loses steam

    India's Test captain Shubman Gill along with teammates ahead of the series against Sri Lanka, in Galle. (SLC)
    cricket
    Updated on Aug 13, 2026 24:48 IST

    ODI WC format row: Tournament no longer the growth engine for ICC

    India's Virat Kohli celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) match between India and Bangladesh
    cricket
    Updated on Aug 12, 2026 24:48 IST

    India’s WTC hopes are on the line, so is Agarkar’s future

    File image of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief selector Ajit Agarkar addresses a press conference after the Men's Selection Committee meeting, at BCCI headquarters, in Mumbai. (PTI)
    cricket
    Updated on Aug 6, 2026 01:41 IST

    Rahane’s finest act came under the Australian sun

    Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday. (AFP)
    cricket
    Updated on Jul 30, 2026 15:40 IST

    Two record sales, one $20.6 billion league: What's driving IPL's valuation

    Royal Challengers Bengaluru's players celebrate with the tournament trophy during the presentation ceremony after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 title, in Ahmedabad.
    HT Explainers
    Updated on Jul 30, 2026 06:11 IST

    RCB, RR sale boosts IPL brand value, media rights to double says study

    File image of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s player celebrating after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 title, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. (PTIs)
    cricket
    Updated on Jul 29, 2026 14:35 IST

    Late bloomer Saransh Jain gets India call-up for SL Tests

    Mullanpur: India's Saransh Jain during a practice session ahead of a Test cricket match against Afghanistan, in Mullanpur, Friday, June 5, 2026. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav) (PTI06_05_2026_000042A) (PTI)
    others
    Updated on Jul 28, 2026 14:30 IST

    Bilateral cricket still bankable for the BCCI

    Virat Kohli in action against England. (AFP)
    cricket
    Updated on Jul 23, 2026 21:30 IST

    ODI series loss: In Pandya’s absence, India must find alternate plans

    Rohit Sharma’s century went in vain as India lost the series decider to England at Lord’s on Sunday. (AP)
    cricket
    Updated on Jul 20, 2026 14:54 IST

    Rohit’s hundred in vain as England take series 2-1

    Rohit Sharma during the third ODI against England. (Steven Paston/PA via AP)
    cricket
    Updated on Jul 19, 2026 19:01 IST

    Battling against time, Rohit lacking support from selectors’

    India’s Rohit Sharma walks off the pitch after being caught out by England's Jos Buttler during the second ODI. (AP)
    cricket
    Updated on Jul 17, 2026 16:31 IST

    ICC hopes new Super 7 can keep ODI WC competitive

    Indian cricket team. (AP)
    cricket
    Updated on Jul 15, 2026 15:19 IST

    ICC considers Super 10s round for T20 World Cup

    (For representation) (AP)
    cricket
    Updated on Jul 14, 2026 17:15 IST

    India’s T20 freefall: Muddled thinking, collective failure

    India skipper Shreyas Iyer bats during the final T20I against England at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Saturday. (AP)
    cricket
    Updated on Jul 12, 2026 13:57 IST

    England make a sweeping statement with a 4-0 series win against India

    England's Jos Buttler celebrates his century during the 5th T20I against India, at The Rose Bowl ground in Southampton on Saturday. (ANI)
    cricket
    Updated on Jul 11, 2026 18:18 IST

    India’s falling graph after T20 WC win prompts review

    File image of BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia (L) and chairman of the BCCI selection committee Ajit Agarkar smile during a press conference in Mumbai on June 6, 2026. (AFP)
    cricket
    Updated on Jul 10, 2026 15:01 IST
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