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
World Cup 2023, AUS vs NZ: A rivalry low on hype, high on substance
The Trans-Tasman rivals face-off in Dharamsala in one of the few day games in the tournament
Updated on Oct 27, 2023 08:18 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Flailing Pakistan, on notice, run into red-hot South Africa
The slow Chennai may help rein in the Proteas batters who have amassed runs game after game in this World Cup, provided the Pakistan spinners click
Published on Oct 26, 2023 07:47 PM IST
Viewership records: The incredible pull of Indian cricket
The closing stages of the India-New Zealand match were viewed by a record 43 million, beating the previous peak of 35 million during the India-Pakistan match
Published on Oct 23, 2023 10:39 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
ENG vs SA: Awesome Klaasen ton batters England into submission
South Africa registered another thumping win while the defeat left holders England on the brink of an early 2023 World Cup exit
Published on Oct 21, 2023 10:43 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
England versus South Africa with plenty to prove
The defending champions and the Proteas both will look to come roaring back after upsets against Afghanistan and Netherlands respectively
Published on Oct 21, 2023 12:00 AM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
The thread that binds Wankhede’s World Cup history
Tendulkar served as a ball boy at the 1987 WC, realised his dream in 2011 and retired 2 years later. He will unveil his statue at the venue in World Cup 2023
Updated on Oct 21, 2023 07:52 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
England await 'spiritual leader' Big Ben’s return
Having missed the first three games, the allrounder is set to play his first 2023 World Cup game on Saturday
Published on Oct 18, 2023 05:26 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Brand Bumrah firing on all cylinders
With virtuoso performances, the speedster is gate-crashing the batters-only endorsement club as brands which stood by him during injury now reap rewards
Published on Oct 18, 2023 05:20 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Almost anything to just be at an Indo-Pak World Cup game
A record crowd from different financial and social backgrounds, even the differently abled, made it to Ahmedabad on Saturday
Updated on Oct 14, 2023 11:56 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Ahmedabad
How stars have aligned for cricket’s imminent entry into Olympics
BCCI once rejected the International Cricket Council's ‘Project USA’ and was averse to taking the Olympic plunge. Then, things changed
Published on Oct 10, 2023 03:50 PM IST
Defending champions England losing first up isn’t good omen
An England team without batting belligerence lacks aura, needs to reclaim that hallmark after Kiwi mauling
Updated on Oct 06, 2023 12:21 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Ahmedabad
Why no India in World Cup opener? Half-empty stands for England-New Zealand tie
At Ahmedabad, plenty of free tickets were offered. Women spectators also came in as part of a mobilisation drive after fan apathy when the match started
Updated on Oct 06, 2023 07:38 AM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Ahmedabad
Conway, Ravindra hit tons as New Zealand thrash champs England
The opener hit 152* and Ravindra 123* with their record unbroken stand carrying the team to a nine-wicket win.
Updated on Oct 06, 2023 12:14 AM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Ahmedabad
In sleepy Ahmedabad, the World Cup buzz is missing
This World Cup being of the longer white-ball version, lacking the pace and packaging of T20 cricket and the rich history of Test cricket, surely needs some
Updated on Oct 05, 2023 07:52 AM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Ahmedabad
Can Neeraj Chopra's brand break the mould?
Cricket dominates 90 percent of viewership and ad spends in sport, but Neeraj Chopra’s unstoppable run is making heads turn
Updated on Oct 03, 2023 09:32 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Why off-spinners have lost favour in ODIs
If R Ashwin makes it to India’s final 15 for the World Cup, he will not have much company with off-spinners being under the pump
Updated on Sep 27, 2023 08:10 AM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
IPL valuation grows by 6% to ₹92,500 crore says study
The two new teams that together splurged ₹12,715 crore in 2021 look good to recover costs as per the assessment report.
Updated on Sep 24, 2023 11:40 AM IST
Pakistan vs New Zealand World Cup warm-up to be played behind closed doors
The September 29 game will be played without spectators after the Hyderabad Police expressed their inability to provide security on that day.
Updated on Sep 19, 2023 06:32 PM IST
In NBA’s new resting rules, a lesson for Indian cricket?
The primary reason why India rarely plays bilateral cricket at full strength is workload management but what does that mean for the game itself?
Published on Sep 15, 2023 09:16 AM IST
Can T20's six-hitters find their one-day gear?
Back in the 90’s, it was the pinch-hitters. Now, a whole new crop of T20 game changers are picked in ODIs just for playing a high-risk, high-reward game
Updated on Sep 14, 2023 08:12 AM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Special status to India-Pakistan match stretches to playing conditions
Efforts are on to safeguard the India-Pakistan Super 4 tie on Sunday from being rained out like last week, with a reserve day in place.
Updated on Sep 09, 2023 09:04 AM IST
No change to Asia Cup schedule: Sri Lanka Cricket CEO amid report of venue swap
Tournament hosts Pakistan Cricket Board unhappy, write back to the Asian Cricket Council asking for a meeting.
Published on Sep 05, 2023 05:57 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
KL Rahul the focus ahead of India World Cup squad announcement
The long wait for the white-ball keeper-batter's injury comeback still continues as the selectors meet to name hosts India’s 15-member squad on Tuesday
Updated on Sep 05, 2023 08:00 AM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
BCCI’s bilateral rights value grows at a modest 13 percent, Viacom 18 winners
After acquiring IPL’s digital rights, Viacom 18 went after exclusivity for bilateral cricket, taking home both TV and digital rights
Updated on Sep 01, 2023 08:25 AM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
BCCI e-auction to determine bilateral cricket’s future value
The outcome of Thursday’s sale may depend on the three competing broadcasters’ outlook towards exclusivity
Updated on Aug 31, 2023 08:05 AM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
BCCI title rights go for ₹369.6 crore to IDFC First Bank
The valuation has exceeded expectations with the Indian board having cut the base prize down to attract bidding interest
Published on Aug 25, 2023 06:28 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Prepare batting-friendly pitches, ICC tells WC curators
Encourage run-scoring, keep minimum 70-yard boundaries and ensure full ground coverage in case of rain, ICC's pitch consultant instructs local curators
Updated on Aug 25, 2023 08:31 AM IST
Varma’s stock rises, on and off the pitch
At 20, the left-hander in contention for a World Cup berth is set to ink a multi-year deal with a sports apparel major
Published on Aug 24, 2023 08:46 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
India should win at least ‘50 percent of finals’: Sourav Ganguly
The former BCCI president who played a part in picking Rahul Dravid as India’s head coach refuses to be drawn into passing a judgement
Updated on Aug 22, 2023 07:37 AM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
'I am looked at as a bowler who will go after wickets': Shardul Thakur
With consistent performances in ODIs over a period of time, Shardul Thakur is in the running for World Cup selection as a pace-bowling all-rounder
Published on Aug 14, 2023 10:09 PM IST
