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
'India’s batters are the envy of the world'
If the Nagpur pitch spins big, it will pose an equal challenge to the Indian batters but Gavaskar isn't worried
Published on Feb 07, 2023 11:00 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Nagpur
Looking to turn the screws on Aussie left-handers
India appear keen to exploit Australia’s unidimensional batting order through their spinners with help from the Nagpur pitch in the first Test
Published on Feb 07, 2023 10:41 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Nagpur
Nagpur diaries: Spin-obsessed AUS, sweeping Surya, monkey sighting at Jamtha
Before the first Test begins, teams had a chance to try out a few things and some langurs came to watch the party as well
Updated on Feb 07, 2023 11:51 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Nagpur
Asia Cup row: Pakistan wants its ODI World Cup matches too taken out of India
A final decision on Asia Cup venue will be taken in March when Asian Cricket Council reconvenes in Dubai
Updated on Feb 05, 2023 10:48 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Aussie injuries leave Cummins, Lyon to do the heavy lifting
With Starc and Hazlewood set to miss the first Test in Nagpur, Australia’s choice of spin twin to Nathan Lyon becomes crucial
Updated on Feb 05, 2023 09:01 PM IST
Are warm-up games becoming history?
With the trend of curated net sessions becoming common, the romance of tour matches, which were an event before the big event, is fading away
Published on Feb 03, 2023 08:43 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Viacom 18 hopes to change the game with its free-IPL pitch
The Reliance-backed broadcaster says its target audience is not just those who can afford smart TV’s but anyone and everyone who has a smartphone.
Published on Feb 02, 2023 10:45 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Shubman Gill smashes highest T20I score by an Indian, NZ series sealed 2-1
His unbeaten 126 was followed by New Zealand’s capitulation for 66, handing the hosts a 168-run victory, their biggest in T20Is in terms of runs.
Updated on Feb 01, 2023 11:07 PM IST
Daryl Mitchell, spinners guide NZ to victory on a turner
India's new-look top order was caught out by Mitchell Santner and Co.
Updated on Jan 28, 2023 04:59 AM IST
We could afford to take WPL punt thanks to new IPL media rights cycle: DC CEO
Delhi Capitals CEO and IPL’s first tournament director Dhiraj Malhotra dissects the heavy interest in buying WPL teams.
Updated on Jan 26, 2023 09:16 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
First Women’s IPL gets off the mark with ₹4,700-cr
The five winning franchisees -- who will own the teams for 10 years — trumped 11 other bidders in a closed tender process, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced
Updated on Jan 26, 2023 01:41 AM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Adani gets third time lucky with WPL winning bid
The Ahmedabad-based conglomerate had twice failed in bids to bag IPL teams; its ₹1,289 crore WPL bid turned out to be the highest.
Published on Jan 25, 2023 10:55 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Do IPL owners hold an edge to win WIPL teams?
Prospective franchises other than existing IPL owners may have to bid big on Wednesday, which could boost team valuation of the upcoming league
Updated on Jan 23, 2023 11:08 PM IST
BCCI looking for ₹1500 crore boost in bearish market
Indian cricket’s highly-marketable status can prove to be a double-edged sword with premium bilateral and IPL sponsorship slots up for sale.
Published on Jan 23, 2023 04:23 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Shami-Siraj team up to rout New Zealand, hand India ODI series
The Kiwis were shot out for 108 before India eased to an eight-wicket win, sealing an unassailable 2-0 win in the three-game series
Updated on Jan 21, 2023 09:24 PM IST
WIPL: ₹950 crore bonanza for women’s cricket
Viacom 18 bid assures ₹7.09 crore per match and takes valuation for the WIPL, to be launched in March, past all men’s T20 leagues other than IPL
Published on Jan 16, 2023 11:54 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Can women’s IPL rights make it a big pay day for BCCI?
The much-awaited Women’s IPL will kick off in March with the media rights tender to be opened on Monday in Mumbai
Published on Jan 15, 2023 08:33 PM IST
Suryakumar Yadav, Prithvi Shaw selection acknowledges X factor
Yadav’s T20 brilliance being rewarded with a berth in the squad for the Australia Tests and Prithvi Shaw’s T20I return after a Ranji triple ton show that performances, regardless of format, are now acknowledged
Published on Jan 14, 2023 08:31 PM IST
Surya makes it to Test team for Oz series, Shaw in for T20s vs NZ
The Indian captain recently made it clear he wants to continue playing all formats.
Published on Jan 14, 2023 12:20 AM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
1984-2002 – A playback of Indian selectors’ playing days
From Chetan Sharma’s WC hat-trick to Salil Ankola’s debut Test which became fabled, a look back at playing days of India’s new selectors
Published on Jan 09, 2023 11:09 PM IST
SA board hopes to get third time lucky with franchise T20 league
After cutting down on its Test calendar and having risked ODI World Cup qualification, Cricket South Africa knows it can’t afford to fail with the league starting on Tuesday.
Updated on Jan 09, 2023 10:43 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Another selection committee left to punch above their weight
Only four of the five named to the panel have played for India while only chief selector Chetan Sharma has been retained from the previous committee
Published on Jan 08, 2023 09:16 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Surya smashes 45-ball century, India win Sri Lanka T20 series
Suryakumar’s effort is the second fastest century by an Indian, only behind Rohit Sharma’s 35-ball knock, which is joint fastest in T20Is.
Published on Jan 07, 2023 11:38 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Icon players on Women’s IPL menu before player auction
Capped players will be given the option to pick a base price of ₹50 lakh, 40 lakh or 30 lakh in the auction to be held in February
Published on Jan 07, 2023 10:59 PM IST
Shah-led Asian Cricket Council refutes PCB charge
War of words between Indian and Pakistan cricket board officials continues even as Asia Cup 2023 is set to be moved to a neutral venue.
Published on Jan 06, 2023 09:01 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Axar’s show of strength and a logical shift in India's strategy
The all-rounder’s six-hitting innings at Pune and the lack of Pandya back-ups show why spin allrounders are the way forward.
Published on Jan 06, 2023 06:11 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
‘Hardik backs himself to be the best in the world’: David Miller
South African power-hitter David Miller looks to draw inspiration from his Gujarat Titans experience while leading in the SA20 league.
Published on Jan 06, 2023 11:24 AM IST
Axar, Yadav heroics in vain as SL level T20 series
The duo shared a 40-ball 91-run partnership but the rest of India's batting line-up never found their hitting range.
Published on Jan 05, 2023 11:34 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Crowds, sponsor and the Surya factor
India kicked off their international cricket schedule in 2023 with a money-spinning T2O International. BCCI’s cash register will ring thanks to the broadcast deal, but the Sri Lanka tie didn't fill the stands.
Updated on Jan 03, 2023 10:33 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Chetan Sharma likely to continue as chief selector
The former India pacer is expected to be retained in his post after being asked to re-apply by the BCCI bosses
Updated on Jan 03, 2023 07:41 AM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
