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Rasesh Mandani

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

Is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ready to play for India?

Rajasthan Royals batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi celebrates after reaching his half century against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Guwahati on Friday. (REUTERS)

Updated on Apr 11, 2026 15:52 IST

IPL: Sooryavanshi steals the show, floors RCB

Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, in Guwahati. (PTI)

Updated on Apr 10, 2026 18:48 IST

Ravi Shastri regales Wankhede on his night of honour

The Ravi Shastri Stand is unveiled at Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai, Thursday (PTI)

Updated on Apr 9, 2026 17:26 IST

Rated highly, Dhruv Jurel’s chance to earn his stripes at No.3

Rajasthan Royals’ Dhruv Jurel during his knock of 75 in the IPL match against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Saturday. (PTI)

Updated on Apr 5, 2026 14:05 IST

IPL: Bishnoi leaves GT in a spin, Royals win to go top

Rajasthan Royals spinner Ravi Bishnoi celebrates a wicket in the IPL game against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Saturday. (PTI)

Updated on Apr 5, 2026 12:35 IST

With IPL losing out on key overseas stars, cricket at a tipping point

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green has been certified fit to play for KKR by Cricket Australia, but not to bowl. (AFP)

Updated on Apr 3, 2026 13:15 IST

Cricket smarts behind Shardul Thakur’s knack of picking wickets

Mumbai Indians’ Shardul Thakur celebrates the wicket of Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane. (AP)

Updated on Mar 30, 2026 12:57 IST

IPL: MI beat KKR as Rohit and Rickelton overshadow Rahane

Mumbai Indians openers Rohit Sharma (L) and Ryan Rickelton during their 148-run partnership in the six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Sunday. (AFP)

Updated on Mar 29, 2026 18:53 IST

Fears of player fatigue loom over IPL

India's Jasprit Bumrah holds the tournament trophy during celebrations after India won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 28, 2026 15:28 IST

Inside RCB’s $1.78 billion record bid

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli during a practice session. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 27, 2026 12:43 IST

RCB sold for record $1.78 billion, RR for $1.63 billion

Royal Challengers Bengaluru was purchased for $1.78 billion on Tuesday. (REUTERS)

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 03:48 IST

IPL 2025 team sponsorships break the ₹1000 crore mark

Royal Challengers Bengaluru players during an intra-squad practice match. (RCB)

Updated on Mar 22, 2026 18:54 IST

Kohli still the face but can RCB retain their winning spirit?

Virat Kohli. (REUTERS)

Updated on Mar 21, 2026 13:03 IST

IPL 2026: Will CSK feel the yellove for Sanju too?

Sanju Samson will play for Chennai Super Kings in IPL. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 17, 2026 02:55 IST

BCCI bans analyst for life for corrupt approach during Ranji Trophy

Representative image (HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 12, 2026 15:55 IST

How far can India’s white-ball superstars go?

Indian team celebrates the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 win at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 10, 2026 13:32 IST

‘Milestones don’t matter, trophies do’

Gautam Gambhir and Sanju Samson after winning the T20 World Cup.

Updated on Mar 9, 2026 01:04 IST

T20 World Cup: India produce the perfect final

Live | India Win ICC T20 World Cup 2026 | Watch Celebrations After Men In Blue Defeat New Zealand

Updated on Mar 9, 2026 02:41 IST

T20 World Cup final: Santner pins faith on ‘variables in T20 cricket’

New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner during a training session ahead of the T20 World Cup final against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 7, 2026 16:26 IST

T20 World Cup final: India seek redemption for 2023 heartbreak

(From L) India’s Arshdeep Singh, skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan at a training session on the eve of the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 7, 2026 16:20 IST

Axar earns his date with destiny

India's Axar Patel arrives at Ahmedabad airport. (AFP)

Updated on Mar 6, 2026 16:05 IST

How Bumrah rises above the matchups

Mumbai: India's Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the dismissal of England's Jacob Bethell during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 second semifinal cricket match between India and England at Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 6, 2026 14:56 IST

Bumrah brings down the roof with a death overs' masterclass

Mumbai: India's Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the dismissal of England's Jacob Bethell, bottom, with teammate Sanju Samson during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 second semifinal cricket match between India and England at Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil)(PTI03_05_2026_000938A) *** Local Caption ***

Updated on Mar 6, 2026 24:48 IST

When Samson put Archer to the sword

India's Sanju Samson plays a shot during the T20 World Cup semifinal against England at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 5, 2026 18:39 IST

T20 World Cup: Varun Chakravarthy out to recapture bowling verve

Varun Chakravarthy is yet to find his best form in this T20 World Cup. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 4, 2026 22:08 IST

For many India and England players, the Wankhede offers unique comfort

Suryakumar Yadav (L) and Hardik Pandya (2L) will be looking to use all their experience of playing at the Wankhede. (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 4, 2026 22:02 IST

India vs England: Varun Chakravarthy out to recapture bowling verve

India's Varun Chakravarthy has taken 12 wickets so far at the 2026 T20 World Cup (PTI)

Updated on Mar 4, 2026 18:51 IST

Samson, Archer and the short ball test

India's Sanju Samson plays a shot during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match between India and West Indies at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 1, 2026. (Photo by Dibyangshu SARKAR / AFP) (AFP)

Updated on Mar 4, 2026 04:25 IST

A rookie and a veteran confront the form question

Abhishek Sharma walks back after his dismissal against West Indies during the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup. (REUTERS)

Updated on Mar 3, 2026 15:09 IST

A final hurrah for Baz’s England?

England's team celebrates after their win against New Zealand during the T20 World Cup. (AP)

Updated on Mar 2, 2026 14:12 IST

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