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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

    Behind Shafali Verma’s new way: batting control and bowling belief

    India's Shafali Verma poses with the gold medal after the women's T20I final against Sri Lanka in the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. (PTI)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 26, 2026 11:29 IST

    Nathan Lyon will have key role in India-Australia series: Adam Voges

    Adam Voges ranks highly among candidates tipped to take over the Australia coaching job from Andrew McDonald next year. (HT)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 24, 2026 15:24 IST

    BCCI finds title sponsor for bilateral cricket, in the nick of time

    India's Virat Kohli arrives on Wednesday ahead of the first ODI against West Indies to be played in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. (PTI)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 24, 2026 12:37 IST

    Zaheer and India’s class of 2000s in the IPL coaching circuit

    Zaheer Khan will reunite with M S Dhoni after being named head coach of Chennai Super Kings. (HT Photo)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 21, 2026 16:48 IST

    After a flying start in IPL, Hinge yearns for the ultimate prize

    Praful Hinge. (Raju Shinde/HT)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 19, 2026 11:30 IST

    Self-sufficient BCCI pays around ₹3000 crore income tax annually

    **EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE; SPECIAL PACKAGE** In this image posted on Sept. 18, 2026, BCCI's council members and attendees during the board's 95th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at its headquarters, in Mumbai. (@BCCI/X via PTI Photo) (PTI09_18_2026_000217B) (@BCCI)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 18, 2026 21:34 IST

    Ajit Agarkar wants to step down as chief selector, writes to BCCI

    India coach Gautam Gambhir (R) and chief selector Ajit Agarkar during a team training session in Galle. (PTI)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 19, 2026 24:52 IST

    As Rohit Sharma plays on, what's next for Yashasvi Jaiswal?

    File image of Yashasvi Jaiswal with Rohit Sharma. (PTI)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 18, 2026 24:50 IST

    The big trial before WC begins as Jadeja makes a crucial ODI comeback against WI

    Ravindra Jadeja returns to the ODI side after missing two series in a row. (PTI)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 17, 2026 01:10 IST

    At some stage, we will get Asia Cup trophies back says BCCI secy Saikia

    Indian players celebrate during the women’s Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka in Dubai. (BCCI)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 13, 2026 19:44 IST

    BCCI gains on associate sponsorship, no title sponsor yet

    TOPSHOT - Indian players celebrate the wicket of Brian Bennet during the second Twenty20 international cricket match between Zimbabwe and India at Harare Sports Club in Harare, on July 25, 2026. (Photo by Jekesai NJIKIZANA / AFP) (AFP)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 8, 2026 16:45 IST

    Express deliveries depend on your bowling rhythm: Tushar Deshpande

    File image of Tushar Deshpande of Rajasthan Royals bowls during the TATA Indian Premier League 2026 between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. (Creimas / IPL)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 8, 2026 13:56 IST

    Netflix could stream live cricket as India-Japan T20I sparks rights rush

    File picture of India T20I skipper Shreyas Iyer. (AP Photo)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 9, 2026 01:06 IST

    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)
    cricket
    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
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