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
Rabada suspension for drug use over, available to play for Gujarat Titans
South Africa and GT fast bowler set for IPL against MI on Tuesday, after his suspension for using a recreational drug
Updated on May 05, 2025 09:18 PM IST
Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant and charting the IPL captaincy course
IPL captains Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer face contrasting fortunes; Iyer leads PBKS to success while Pant's LSG struggles, highlighting captaincy impact.
Updated on May 05, 2025 08:06 PM IST
Prabhsimran-led PBKS power batting floors LSG
Opener’s 91 steers team to 236 and Arshdeep’s 3/16 then sends Lucknow to a 37-run loss in Dharamsala. PBKS rise to second in the IPL table
Updated on May 04, 2025 11:45 PM IST
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IPL 2025: CSK’s poor auction strategy comes back to bite
Foremost in CSK’s botched buying in the November auction was their retention picks that affected their purchasing power
Published on May 03, 2025 10:37 PM IST
Notice to opposition: MI have the momentum
On seven previous occasions out of ten in IPL, when teams have won six matches or more in a row, they’ve made the final
Updated on May 02, 2025 07:04 PM IST
MI’s sixth straight win blows RR away
Mumbai Indians dominated Rajasthan Royals with a 100-run victory, marking their sixth straight win and boosting their playoff chances.
Published on May 02, 2025 05:54 AM IST
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Vaibhav is a young man finding his way, says Dravid
RR head coach speaks of setting up a support system to help their young record-setter deal with the attention
Published on Apr 30, 2025 07:43 PM IST
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What’s wrong with Nitish Kumar Reddy?
The SRH all-rounder emerged as an allrounder of immense potential during India’s tour Down Under but he seems to have lost his way after that
Published on Apr 24, 2025 07:32 PM IST
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IPL 2025: SRH batters second best to MI bowlers again
A fine all-round performance from Mumbai Indians saw the Hardik Pandya-led side jump to third place after a seven-wicket win over SRH
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 11:36 PM IST
Stepping up: Rohit’s 76 a move in the right direction
Rohit’s IPL form should not influence Test selection, but if he is the chosen one, any runs would help
Published on Apr 21, 2025 08:14 PM IST
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Rohit, Virat still A+, Shreyas, Kishan win back BCCI contracts
The BCCI announced 34 contracted players for 2024-25 with Rishabh Pant getting a promotion from Grade B to A
Published on Apr 21, 2025 03:29 PM IST
Rohit Sharma rediscovers touch as Mumbai Indians steamroll Chennai Super Kings
The former Mumbai Indians skipper hits an unbeaten 76 off 45 balls to guide his team to a nine-wicket win over arch-rivals Chennai
Published on Apr 20, 2025 11:45 PM IST
IPL 2025: Can Rohit find a way out of this slump?
His struggles this year are part of a larger downward trend and he needs to turn things around quickly
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 11:44 PM IST
MI checkmate SRH batters on a slow home pitch
Mumbai Indians secured a four-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, chasing down 163 runs despite late wickets at Wankhede Stadium.
Updated on Apr 17, 2025 11:56 PM IST
Gautam Gambhir’s growing influence evident as Nayar, Dilip shown exit door
The Indian team coaching staff is set to shrink with assistant coaches Abhishek Nayar and T Dilip not likely to get contract extensions
Published on Apr 17, 2025 05:35 PM IST
IPL 2025: Bad luck behind Travi-Shek’s mixed season, says Vettori
On batting friendly Wankhede, visitors’ opening act of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head will be the most eagerly awaited
Published on Apr 17, 2025 06:52 AM IST
Pucovski ends career after long drawn concussion battle
The right-handed top order batter last played for Victoria in a Sheffield Shield match in March last year
Published on Apr 08, 2025 08:42 PM IST
KL Rahul, the man for all seasons
The ever-adaptable player’s match-winning 77 as Delhi Capitals opener in the win over CSK underlined his versatility again
Published on Apr 06, 2025 05:02 PM IST
Dhoni grafts as Delhi Capitals hand CSK third defeat in a row
Opener KL Rahul’s impressive 77 sets up Delhi’s 183 to which the five-time IPL champions had no answers in the day game at Chepauk
Published on Apr 05, 2025 09:51 PM IST
Siraj proves a point to RCB
The pacer was let go by the Bengaluru team last season but his performances for GT show he’s got a lot to offer
Published on Apr 03, 2025 08:24 PM IST
India can’t push the breaking point with Bumrah again: Watson
India’s lead pacer missed the Champions Trophy due to a back injury and awaits fitness clearance to play in IPL
Published on Apr 02, 2025 09:30 PM IST
India-England Tests: Pataudi Trophy being retired, Sharmila Tagore hurt
Once official, the Test series in England this summer won’t be played for the trophy named after the ex-India skipper
Published on Apr 01, 2025 11:31 PM IST
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Nitish Rana, Hasaranga take RR home in close win over CSK
Rana slammed a 36-ball 81 and the Sri Lankan spinner claimed 4 wickets in the six-run win in Guwahati
Published on Mar 31, 2025 12:02 AM IST
Cricket players’ body seeks football-like international window
WCA's report proposes a core international cricket window, suggesting restructuring of bilateral matches and a new revenue distribution model for growth.
Updated on Mar 29, 2025 09:40 PM IST
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Persistence pays off as Shardul returns to the limelight
From being unsold in the auction, having signed up for country cricket, the all-rounder has made it to IPL and is trending again
Published on Mar 28, 2025 08:02 PM IST
IPL 2025: LSG silences Hyderabad with a strong show
Rishabh Pant's LSG won their first match of the season, chasing 191 in 16.1 overs, led by Pooran's 70 and Thakur's key wickets against SRH.
Updated on Mar 27, 2025 11:53 PM IST
Virat, Rohit to keep A+ billing despite T20I retirement
Mumbai: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah are likely to retain their A+ contracts despite recent T20 retirements, based on past performances.
Updated on Mar 25, 2025 07:27 PM IST
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Head knows how to take the good with the bad: Finch
Travis Head shines in IPL 2025 with 67 off 31 balls, showcasing his relaxed approach and ability to dominate, alongside Abhishek Sharma, for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Updated on Mar 24, 2025 08:15 PM IST
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Why IPL expanding to 94 matches will have to wait
IPL aims to become the world's top sports league, but challenges like scheduling and media rights need addressing for growth and sustainability.
Updated on Mar 22, 2025 08:58 PM IST
IPL 2025: The Big Four factor that drives IPL viewership
Mumbai: IPL returns with broadcasters targeting 70M untapped homes, focusing on viewer data to boost ratings, especially for marquee matchups.
Updated on Mar 21, 2025 09:09 PM IST