Articles by Rasesh Mandani
IPL 2024: Is it time to rethink the unsponsored Orange and Purple Cap?
An idea whose time may be past it’s sell-by date has found no sponsorship interest yet in IPL 2024
Published on Mar 26, 2024 09:32 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
CSK off to winning start in Ruturaj Gaikwad era, beat RCB at fortress Chepauk
The defending champions chase down 174 with six wickets in hand and eight balls to spare
Published on Mar 23, 2024 12:13 AM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Can IPL 2024 bring to the fore a team of champions for India?
The T20 World Cup will begin in less than a week after IPL 2024 and selectors will have to identify the best possible combination for India.
Published on Mar 21, 2024 06:36 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
BCCI will address pay disparity caused by IPL mini auctions: Dhumal
IPL chairman said BCCI would talk to the franchises and see how to tame runaway bids such as KKR's ₹24.75 crore for Starc in the mini auction
Updated on Mar 21, 2024 08:57 AM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
IPL: The new Pandya-Rohit dynamic may decide MI’s season
In the pre-season media conference, new MI captain Hardik Pandya tries to portray a business-as-usual picture
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 06:29 AM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
BCCI forms committee to review domestic scheduling
Weather-affected Ranji matches, lack of space between games and excess competitions under discussion
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 11:05 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Ahead of T20 World Cup, onus on Virat Kohli to display attacking template at RCB
When he returns to action in IPL after a personal break, it will be interesting to see whether he opens for RCB or bats at No.3
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 10:14 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
It’s the players who create the magic: Mumbai coach Omkar Salvi
Mumbai cricket has historically had big names as coach but the low-profile Omkar Salvi proved to be the unsung hero.
Published on Mar 14, 2024 10:43 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Ranji Trophy: The return of Mumbai
India's domestic giants end their eight-year drought to become Ranji champions for the 42nd time
Published on Mar 14, 2024 09:55 PM IST
Umran Malik given fast bowling contract with an eye on Australia
Other than insurance and training benefits, fast bowling contract holders will soon benefit financially as well
Published on Mar 13, 2024 09:40 PM IST
Ranji Trophy: Karun Nair 74 keeps Mumbai waiting for title No.42
Despite Vidarbha’s stubborn resistance on Day 4, they are still 290 runs away from an improbable win with five wickets standing
Published on Mar 13, 2024 08:52 PM IST
Buzz builds as Rishabh Pant cleared for comeback after 14 months
A consummate entertainer on the field, focus will be on whether the 'keeper-batter can stand the physical demands of the role on return.
Published on Mar 12, 2024 10:52 PM IST
Ranji Trophy final: Musheer, Mumbai’s youngest marvel, does the star turn again
The younger put on a 168-run stand with Shreyas Iyer to help Mumbai post a mammoth 538-run target for Vidarbha
Published on Mar 12, 2024 10:12 PM IST
Ranji Trophy final: Vidarbha capitulate; Rahane finds form
Mumbai rout Vidarbha for 105 and the Rahane-Musheer unbroken century stand puts hosts 260 runs ahead on Day 2.
Published on Mar 11, 2024 10:14 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Ranji Trophy final: All-round Shardul keeps Mumbai-Vidarbha match in balance
Vidarbha reduced hosts Mumbai to 111/6 before the all-rounder launched the recovery with a robust 75.
Updated on Mar 10, 2024 10:22 PM IST
Ranji Trophy final: Mumbai prestige at stake against Vidarbha
Vidarbha won the title in 2017-18 and 2018-19 while Mumbai, even in their past 6 trophy-less seasons, reached the final twice.
Published on Mar 09, 2024 08:57 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
BCCI announces pay bonanza for Test regulars
It has announced an additional Test match incentive, which will benefit those players who get maximum playing time the most
Published on Mar 09, 2024 07:00 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Vidarbha banking on home advantage against Pandit’s MP
Three of the last five Ranji titles have been won by either Vidarbha or Madhya Pradesh
Published on Mar 01, 2024 10:57 PM IST
Indian cricket’s domestic problem is not about money alone
Players prioritising IPL over domestic cricket has been a recurring theme since the inception of the T20 league.
Published on Feb 29, 2024 09:42 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
WPL 2024: Kiran Navgire powers UP Warriorz to win over Mumbai Indians
UPW chased down the target of 162 set by champions MI in 16.3 overs in Bengaluru.
Published on Feb 29, 2024 12:01 AM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan lose BCCI contracts for ignoring domestic cricket
A total of 30 players have been given BCCI annual contracts with an additional fast bowling contract category added to the list
Updated on Feb 29, 2024 06:28 AM IST
Under the spotlight, Ishan Kishan makes lacklustre T20 return
After dropping out of the South African tour for personal reasons, he also stayed away from the Ranji Trophy
Published on Feb 27, 2024 11:15 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Ranji Trophy: Prithvi Shaw, Tamore shine as Mumbai eye semi-final
With a lead of 415 going into the last day’s play against Baroda, the 41-time winners are in prime position in the quarter-finals
Published on Feb 26, 2024 09:21 PM IST
Team India gets their pitch right to move ahead in England Test series
Winning on turning tracks may appear to be the easier thing to do, but Rohit and Co have changed tactics against England and it’s paying off.
Updated on Feb 19, 2024 09:49 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Rajkot
Jaiswal, bowlers deliver a record 434-run victory
India's biggest Test victory by runs, crushing England by 434 after Yashasvi Jaiswal's heroics and Jadeja's five-wicket haul to lead the series 2-1.
Updated on Feb 19, 2024 06:20 AM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Rajkot
KL Rahul set to return for Ranchi Test, Ben Stokes close to bowling again
After missing the second and third Tests, Rahul is likely to return to the middle-order, while the England skipper is eager to start bowling in matches again
Updated on Feb 19, 2024 09:09 AM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Rajkot
From boys to men: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan sparkle for India
The Mumbai batters come from the same school in Bandra and are showing the same appetite for runs on the big stage
Updated on Feb 18, 2024 10:46 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Rajkot
In Kuldeep Yadav, India can see the future spin
Stepping up in the absence of R Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav led the spin attack with a long and productive spell on Day 3 of the Rajkot.
Updated on Feb 17, 2024 10:15 PM IST
Yashasvi Jaiswal hits special ton as 10-man India boss England
India dismiss England for 319 before racing to a 322-run overall lead on the back of Yashasvi Jaiswal’s blazing hundred on Day 3 of the Rajkot Test.
Published on Feb 17, 2024 08:57 PM IST
R Ashwin, who never gave up, scales 500 wickets peak
Ravichandran Ashwin became the second fastest player to reach 500 Test wickets after Muttiah Muralitharan, solidifying his status as one of the greatest spinners in history. Ashwin's achievement is a result of his hard work, determination, and ability to overcome obstacles throughout his career. He has proven his critics wrong and continues to be a match-winner for the Indian team. However, Ashwin faces the challenge of setting new goals and maintaining his performance as he gets older.
Updated on Feb 17, 2024 06:20 AM IST