Articles by Rasesh Mandani
‘…Don’t underestimate India in WTC final’: Ross Taylor
The man who scored the winning runs in the 2021 WTC final says Australia will have one eye on the Ashes.

Published on Mar 30, 2023 08:50 PM IST
IPL’s bold tactical idea set to have an impact
The Impact Player rule is dominating conversations in team planning rooms as the tournament gears up for 12-a-side clash

Updated on Mar 30, 2023 08:41 PM IST
Plan is to stage entire 2023 ODI World Cup in India: ICC source
An official at cricket global body denied reports in the Pakistan media that suggest that matches involving that team could be played at a neutral venue during the October-November event

Updated on Mar 29, 2023 09:13 PM IST
Broadcast wars: Will you be going digital or sticking to TV this IPL?
Competitive advertising, innovations and promises galore. With two separate broadcasters to stream IPL live for the first time in India, viewers can’t have it any better.

Published on Mar 28, 2023 08:58 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
BCCI-PCB in talks for a hybrid model for Asia Cup
If BCCI softens its stand, the tournament could stay in Pakistan with India’s matches and the final shifting to a neutral venue

Updated on Mar 24, 2023 07:34 AM IST
IPL and the unrealistic hope of workload management
IPL's proximity to another world final has everyone wondering about player fatigue. Is Indian cricket dealing with it any better than in the past?

Updated on Mar 24, 2023 12:30 PM IST
WPL 2023: Amelia Kerr, bowlers bring Mumbai Indians back on track
RCB ended their WPL campaign with another loss, finishing their campaign with only two wins

Published on Mar 21, 2023 08:37 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Navi Mumbai
Harris’ power, Ecclestone calmness sink Gujarat Giants
UP Warriorz with their three-wicket win against Gujarat joined Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals in the WPL playoffs

Published on Mar 20, 2023 09:00 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja seal a tough chase in 1st Australia ODI
India were in a spot of bother at 83/4 but the duo played some smart cricket to take the hosts to victory

Published on Mar 17, 2023 11:00 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
India, Australia look for higher gear
The upcoming ODI series may be sandwiched between the recently concluded high-profile Test series and the upcoming IPL, but in a World Cup year, it has a lot of context.

Updated on Mar 17, 2023 10:56 AM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
KL Rahul seeks ODI comfort in the middle
Under fire for his T20 strike rate and dropped from the Test eleven, dual role as a wicketkeeper and ODI middle-order batter is Rahul’s best and only window of opportunity.

Updated on Mar 15, 2023 11:11 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
RCB crash to fourth consecutive loss
Their batting unit failed once again even as Healy's brilliant 96 carried Warriorz to an easy win

Published on Mar 10, 2023 11:36 PM IST
Cornered Smriti looking for a change of fortune
After three losses, the RCB captain has gone from being the most prized player in the auction to one who would be feeling the burden of expectations.

Published on Mar 09, 2023 09:03 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
WPL: US pacer Tara Norris makes a five-star start
The pacer -- the only representative from an Associate nation in the inaugural Women’s Premier League -- talks about her chance initiation into cricket.

Published on Mar 05, 2023 08:22 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning take Delhi Capitals to big win over RCB
Delhi Capitals’ young Indian opener and Australian legend put the RCB bowlers to sword at the Brabourne Stadium

Updated on Mar 05, 2023 08:30 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
WPL: Harmanpreet leads MI to massive opening win
Gujarat Giants folded for a paltry 64 in the opening game as the tournament that is expected to change women's cricket was launched with fanfare on Saturday.

Updated on Mar 05, 2023 05:01 AM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Navi Mumbai
WPL all set to launch a million dreams
The buzz around the tournament in the digital world is unmistakable and organisers will hope it strikes a chord on the ground as well.

Published on Mar 03, 2023 09:59 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Cheteshwar Pujara embracing change at 100
The India No. 3’s desire to expand his strokes against spin likely aimed at unshackling himself from the leg-side trap he’s set

Updated on Feb 25, 2023 06:31 PM IST
Adidas to become Team India’s new kit sponsors
The German sports multinational will be replacing Killer, ending BCCI’s hunt for a reputed sponsor for the Indian cricket team

Updated on Feb 22, 2023 09:00 AM IST
‘Stung’ Chetan Sharma loses job as chief national selector
Sharma tendered his resignation three days after his controversial TV comments became public and BCCI accepted it, for breach of contract

Updated on Feb 17, 2023 11:15 PM IST
India beat WI, Deepti reaches milestone
Off-spinner becomes first Indian -- woman or man -- to reach the 100-wicket milestone in T20Is as India pocket second win on the trot

Published on Feb 15, 2023 11:15 PM IST
Changing the game: The WPL effect on player earnings is immense
Fifteen years ago with the birth of the Indian Premier League, the T20 league became the primary source of earning and the same scenario is being played out all over again.

Published on Feb 15, 2023 11:10 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
WPL: Women cricketers bask in the big buy
WPL auction sees 20 players bought by five franchises for ₹1 crore or more with Smriti Mandhana ( ₹3.4 crore) topping the list

Published on Feb 13, 2023 11:20 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Captaining India spinners akin to leading Aussie pacers at home: Rohit Sharma
India skipper spoke glowingly of his spin trio and how difficult it was to take the ball out of their hands

Published on Feb 11, 2023 11:20 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Nagpur
R Ashwin sends Australia to a tame defeat
Ashwin's 5/37 -- match haul of 8 -- saw the visitors routed for 91 in the second innings, giving India an innings win on Day 3 of the Nagpur Test

Published on Feb 11, 2023 09:56 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Nagpur
Murphy's law: A debut to remember
The 22-year-old isn’t the first debutant off-spinner to shine in India but he will have to find a way to keep this going.

Published on Feb 10, 2023 11:31 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Nagpur
Vacations can wait as Suryakumar Yadav savours his Test debut with family
India’s latest Test debutants Suryakumar Yadav and KS Bharat’s families talk about watching them live on their first day in India whites

Updated on Feb 09, 2023 11:31 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Nagpur
IND vs AUS 1st Test, Day 1: Ravindra Jadeja casts a spell on the Aussies
Back after a five-month injury break, the left-arm spinner takes 5/47 to help India bowl Australia out for 177

Published on Feb 09, 2023 10:59 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Nagpur
India, Australia set for pitched battle
There has been a lot of talk about the pitch but the Border-Gavaskar Trophy promises plenty more twists and turns

Published on Feb 08, 2023 10:50 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Nagpur
Rohit Sharma, Pat Cummins set for a high stakes series
Late bloomers in Test cricket, skippers Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins have a lot riding on the upcoming series with the WTC title in the equation

Published on Feb 08, 2023 07:43 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Nagpur