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
Will IPL 2025 help Gill, Jaiswal win back T20I berths?
Mumbai: India's cricket team shone with two world titles, showcasing young talents like Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Updated on Mar 21, 2025 02:18 PM IST
BCCI’s ₹58 crore bonanza for India’s victorious Champions Trophy squad
Mumbai: BCCI rewards India's Champions Trophy winners with ₹58 crore; each player gets ₹3 crore, boosting morale ahead of IPL.
Updated on Mar 20, 2025 07:41 PM IST
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IPL lifts ban on using saliva to polish ball
The rule was brought in by the International Cricket Council during the Covid-19 pandemic for health reasons
Published on Mar 20, 2025 06:18 PM IST
Six-hitting against spin not natural, outcome of hard work: Shreyas
India’s top-scorer in the Champions Trophy win talks about the technical tweaks to overcome his short-ball problem
Updated on Mar 17, 2025 08:41 PM IST
I don’t look at names when I bowl: Yuzvendra Chahal
IPL’s highest wicket taker and Punjab Kings’ big buy, the leggie on holding his own against power-hitters
Updated on Mar 15, 2025 07:09 PM IST
Champions Trophy: A winning Indian team keeps cricket’s windmill running
Champions Trophy saw a lukewarm response in host country Pakistan, but a smash-hit Dubai leg left no one complaining
Published on Mar 12, 2025 10:59 PM IST
KL Rahul, calm and proving a perfect fit for India
Be it his batting at No.6 or almost always getting the DRS call right, he has played a vital role in the Champions Trophy win
Updated on Mar 10, 2025 07:56 PM IST
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India’s triumph a reward for the collective
Roles defined and each member playing his part, the Champions Trophy success was all about team work
Updated on Mar 10, 2025 07:35 PM IST
It’s coming home: India win Champions Trophy
India clinched its third Champions Trophy title, defeating New Zealand by four wickets, led by Rohit Sharma's 76 runs, in a thrilling final in Dubai.
Published on Mar 10, 2025 06:05 AM IST
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Spinners, Rohit take India to third Champions Trophy win
Team caps an unbeaten run in the tournament with a four-wicket win over fighting New Zealand in the final in Dubai
Published on Mar 10, 2025 12:13 AM IST
How Kuldeep Yadav stamped his own mystery factor early
The wrist spinner’s double strike in his first eight balls dented New Zealand’s early ascendency in the Champions Trophy final
Published on Mar 09, 2025 08:28 PM IST
Champions Trophy: India bid to ace a friendly rival, make amends
New Zealand have tripped up India in ICC tournament knockouts; Champions Trophy final is a great chance to even things
Published on Mar 09, 2025 05:00 AM IST
Champions Trophy: Rohit, single-minded and awaiting another title high
Skipper’s rapid starts have worked for the team, but India will hope he converts it in the CT final against New Zealand
Published on Mar 08, 2025 09:37 PM IST
Champions Trophy: Stage set for Gill, Ravindra to steal the limelight
A match-winning innings for either of them, in their first ICC Champions Trophy summit clash on Sunday, could take their careers to an unparalleled high
Published on Mar 07, 2025 10:03 PM IST
Champions Trophy: Sunday to Sunday, NZ brace for mystery test
Dubai: Varun Chakravarthy's mystery spin poses a challenge for New Zealand ahead of Part 2 of their series. Coach Stead strategizes for the crucial match.
Updated on Mar 07, 2025 09:19 PM IST
Spin city: How India’s spinners have ruled Dubai
India's spinners excel in Dubai, each with unique strengths, covering for one another. Their success in ODIs is crucial for India's tournament hopes.
Updated on Mar 06, 2025 10:34 PM IST
One more time: Kohli vs Williamson
The two generational batting greats at the fag end of their careers are once again chasing fame and glory
Published on Mar 06, 2025 08:45 PM IST
India search for perfection in the final
Gautam Gambhir seeks the "perfect game" as India's coach, leading the team to four straight wins with a focus on results and player performance.
Updated on Mar 05, 2025 10:13 PM IST
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Shami equally effective with short bursts
With India relying more on spin on Dubai’s slow pitches, the pacer’s task has been to get wickets in Champions Trophy
Published on Mar 05, 2025 10:10 PM IST
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Champions Trophy: We have no undue advantage, says Gautam Gambhir
The India head coach slammed talk about his team being stationed at one venue — Dubai — being unfair to other teams
Published on Mar 05, 2025 05:58 AM IST
Champions Trophy: Kohli effect eases India in the chase and into the final
Top scores with 84 in a composed batting show after Shami’s 3/48 restricts Australia to 264 in the Champions Trophy semis
Published on Mar 04, 2025 10:58 PM IST
India on familiar pitch but wary of Aussie factor
Rohit Sharma’s side will be keen to win the Champions Trophy semis and make some amends for the 2023 World Cup final loss
Updated on Mar 03, 2025 10:52 PM IST
When Varun spelt incoming trouble for NZ
India’s mystery spinner was the most lethal with his googlies, taking five wickets in the Sunday’s win in the Champions Trophy
Published on Mar 03, 2025 10:25 PM IST
Varun Chakravarthy’s high-five return to Dubai in India’s win over NZ
The spinner banished his 2021 T20 World Cup blues at the venue as the 44-run win set up a semi-final vs Australia in the Champions Trophy
Published on Mar 02, 2025 11:23 PM IST
Henry lands the early blows against India, again
The seasoned New Zealand pacer took five wickets on a slow Dubai pitch in the final Group A Champions Trophy clash
Published on Mar 02, 2025 09:53 PM IST
India v New Zealand: A dead rubber of contrasts and subplots
An India win will set up a Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia; loss will pit them against South Africa
Updated on Mar 02, 2025 11:38 AM IST
KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant and the trick questions that keep coming
The middle-order slot is there for the taking but the wicket-keeper batter must maintain his high standards
Published on Mar 01, 2025 09:45 PM IST
Champions Trophy: For training time before semis, Oz, SA to reach Dubai early
Australia and South Africa arrive in Dubai for Champions Trophy semis, while one team will return to Pakistan for the second semi-final.
Updated on Mar 01, 2025 05:36 PM IST
‘No matter what the surface is, you have to go for wickets’
Herath is all about having discussions and understanding the art of spin bowling with his bowlers and so far, it has worked out for NZ
Published on Mar 01, 2025 04:29 PM IST
India’s chance to up their game against spin
Although not a knockout game, the result against NZ will have a bearing on who will be India’s semi-final opponents
Updated on Feb 28, 2025 10:36 PM IST