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
‘UnGILLievable’ Gujarat blow away MI, reach second consecutive IPL final
Shubman Gill, the GT opener, slammed a 60-ball 129 to put the match beyond Mumbai Indians.
Updated on May 27, 2023 07:52 AM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Ahmedabad
Drama aside, Ravindra Jadeja stands out as CSK's MVP in IPL 2023
The CSK all-rounder has appeared agitated of late, but that hasn’t stopped him from making a big impact
Updated on May 29, 2023 09:43 AM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
GT yearn for a dash of Hardik's all-round brilliance
The GT skipper hasn't bowled for four games now and it has hurt the defending champs.
Updated on May 26, 2023 08:46 AM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Ahmedabad
Who will face CSK in IPL 2023 final? Resurgent Mumbai stand in Gujarat's way
Pandya's team are biding to reach their second successive IPL final but Sharma's side won't make it easy for them.
Updated on May 26, 2023 08:48 AM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Ahmedabad
BCCI quashes PCB's hybrid model for Asia Cup; discussion likely during IPL final
A section of the Pakistan media has reported that the BCCI has agreed to a hybrid model of staging matches. BCCI officials have refuted these reports.
Published on May 25, 2023 01:14 PM IST
The Cameron Green dream: Mumbai Indians’ priciest buy is their MVP too
Cameron Green’s takedown of spin during his hundred will boost his confidence ahead of the spin trial that awaits him in Chennai
Published on May 22, 2023 06:40 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Adidas named new India cricket team kit sponsor
The deal with the global sportswear brand is expected to be for five years. BCCI is still in discussions to find a jersey sponsor
Updated on May 22, 2023 10:13 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
How Suryakumar Yadav beat the blues with an uncluttered mind
The maverick T20 batter recalls his conversation with MS Dhoni when the chips were down
Published on May 20, 2023 10:26 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
No crowning for Punjab Kings after another tame IPL stint
A new captain and coach didn’t help Punjab Kings discover the spark needed to go all the way as they were eliminated in the league stage
Published on May 20, 2023 07:34 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
India-powered financial pitch for cricket in Olympics
The ICC wants IOC to look at the financial upside of having cricket at the Olympics
Published on May 19, 2023 09:06 AM IST
IPL 2023: How Shubman Gill found the right T20 gear for Gujarat Titans
The elegant right-hander’s move from KKR to GT has proved to be transformational and it all came together during his first IPL hundred
Published on May 16, 2023 04:35 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
IPL 2023: RCB crush Royals by 112 runs, get playoffs boost
On a slow Jaipur pitch, RR batters let their team down chasing 172 for victory as they are thrashed by 112 runs
Updated on May 14, 2023 09:25 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Surya, a sliced six and staying in the present
The 360-degree batter continues to take giant strides in his T20 career as his first IPL century in Mumbai Indians’ win over Gujarat Titans showed.
Published on May 13, 2023 09:43 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Strapped for time and runs, Rohit Sharma stays on the attack
MI and India captain faces a reality similar to what a lot of modern all-format players have encountered, T20 is a harsh format to regain form
Updated on May 10, 2023 03:22 PM IST
Lucknow post big win, climb to second in points table
Punjab Kings were no match in response to Lucknow’s second-highest score in IPL history at Mohali
Updated on Apr 29, 2023 01:42 AM IST
IPL 2023: Meet the bench warmers from abroad
16 overseas players across 10 teams haven’t got game time. If they came together as one, it would make for an interesting team
Published on Apr 28, 2023 10:26 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Jaiswal's first strike is leaving a high impact
The RR opener has scored more first over boundaries than anyone else; his powerplay dominance based on his core strength, timing the ball
Published on Apr 28, 2023 10:14 PM IST
Women’s contract value unchanged, Deepti Sharma promoted
With the advent of WPL, T20 performers are rewarded but Shikha Pandey’s WPL showings remain overlooked
Updated on Apr 28, 2023 12:17 AM IST
Noor Ahmad follows leader Rashid Khan, makes a splash in IPL 2023
The 18-year-old left-arm wrist spinner learnt to bowl googlies watching leggie Rashid Khan on TV. Against Mumbai Indians, he outshone his idol to seal a big win
Published on Apr 26, 2023 01:43 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Dhoni farewell buzz at every IPL venue
Only the 41-year-old India great knows if this is really his last IPL. For now, he’s the one driving viewership and filling stadiums at the IPL.
Published on Apr 25, 2023 06:44 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Ice-cool Arshdeep brings the death overs alive
MI was at the receiving end of the young Punjab Kings left-arm pacer's ability to execute under pressure.
Published on Apr 23, 2023 02:26 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
A brand of magic: Sachin Tendulkar and an advertising revolution
For decades, commercials have capitalised on all that has been lovable about Sachin: his genius, humility, and his image as the boy next door. A look back
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 03:05 PM IST
MI’s inexperienced bowlers settling into their roles
Leading a far-from-complete bowling unit, captain Rohit Sharma is using various data points to allow them their preferred overs.
Updated on Apr 19, 2023 06:55 PM IST
Venkatesh Iyer steps up again for Kolkata Knight Riders
With captain Shreyas Iyer injured, Venkatesh has become key in the top order and he has found admirable success on his injury return
Published on Apr 17, 2023 03:46 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
MI batters outdo KKR as Venkatesh Iyer’s ton goes in vain
Suryakumar Yadav, Mumbai Indians’ stand-in skipper, found form with 43 and opener Ishan Kishan hit 58 to overhaul KKR’s 185/6 for a five-wicket win at home.
Published on Apr 16, 2023 10:09 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
BCCI’s ICC media rights share set to go past ₹10,000 crore
After several reversals, the Indian cricket board is set to reclaim financial clout inside ICC after the latest round of media rights sale
Published on Apr 14, 2023 09:59 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Rahane runs riot as MI sunk at home by CSK
The seasoned batter stunned the home team bowlers by smashing this IPL’s fastest fifty before CSK eased to a seven-wicket victory
Published on Apr 08, 2023 11:41 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
BCCI to tap the market with four-year media rights tender
Bilateral international cricket is Indian cricket’s second biggest revenue generator. BCCI set to issue the media rights tender after Sunday’s Apex Council meet
Published on Apr 08, 2023 08:57 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
MS Dhoni’s winning six to be immortalised at Wankhede
The former India captain cut the ribbon for a structure to be built where his famous six landed to complete India’s 2011 World Cup win
Updated on Apr 08, 2023 08:48 AM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Southpaws on the rise, aiming for higher honours
Sudharsan and Varma were together playing in U19 Challenger trophy in 2019-20. After IPL heroics, they have Hardik and Rohit backing them to play for India
Published on Apr 07, 2023 06:45 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
