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
Why off-spinners have lost favour in ODIs
If R Ashwin makes it to India’s final 15 for the World Cup, he will not have much company with off-spinners being under the pump
Updated on Sep 27, 2023 08:10 AM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
IPL valuation grows by 6% to ?92,500 crore says study
The two new teams that together splurged ?12,715 crore in 2021 look good to recover costs as per the assessment report.
Updated on Sep 24, 2023 11:40 AM IST
Pakistan vs New Zealand World Cup warm-up to be played behind closed doors
The September 29 game will be played without spectators after the Hyderabad Police expressed their inability to provide security on that day.
Updated on Sep 19, 2023 06:32 PM IST
In NBA’s new resting rules, a lesson for Indian cricket?
The primary reason why India rarely plays bilateral cricket at full strength is workload management but what does that mean for the game itself?
Published on Sep 15, 2023 09:16 AM IST
Can T20's six-hitters find their one-day gear?
Back in the 90’s, it was the pinch-hitters. Now, a whole new crop of T20 game changers are picked in ODIs just for playing a high-risk, high-reward game
Updated on Sep 14, 2023 08:12 AM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
Special status to India-Pakistan match stretches to playing conditions
Efforts are on to safeguard the India-Pakistan Super 4 tie on Sunday from being rained out like last week, with a reserve day in place.
Updated on Sep 09, 2023 09:04 AM IST
No change to Asia Cup schedule: Sri Lanka Cricket CEO amid report of venue swap
Tournament hosts Pakistan Cricket Board unhappy, write back to the Asian Cricket Council asking for a meeting.
Published on Sep 05, 2023 05:57 PM IST
Rasesh Mandani, Mumbai
KL Rahul the focus ahead of India World Cup squad announcement
The long wait for the white-ball keeper-batter's injury comeback still continues as the selectors meet to name hosts India’s 15-member squad on Tuesday
Updated on Sep 05, 2023 08:00 AM IST
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BCCI’s bilateral rights value grows at a modest 13 percent, Viacom 18 winners
After acquiring IPL’s digital rights, Viacom 18 went after exclusivity for bilateral cricket, taking home both TV and digital rights
Updated on Sep 01, 2023 08:25 AM IST
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BCCI e-auction to determine bilateral cricket’s future value
The outcome of Thursday’s sale may depend on the three competing broadcasters’ outlook towards exclusivity
Updated on Aug 31, 2023 08:05 AM IST
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BCCI title rights go for ?369.6 crore to IDFC First Bank
The valuation has exceeded expectations with the Indian board having cut the base prize down to attract bidding interest
Published on Aug 25, 2023 06:28 PM IST
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Prepare batting-friendly pitches, ICC tells WC curators
Encourage run-scoring, keep minimum 70-yard boundaries and ensure full ground coverage in case of rain, ICC's pitch consultant instructs local curators
Updated on Aug 25, 2023 08:31 AM IST
Varma’s stock rises, on and off the pitch
At 20, the left-hander in contention for a World Cup berth is set to ink a multi-year deal with a sports apparel major
Published on Aug 24, 2023 08:46 PM IST
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India should win at least ‘50 percent of finals’: Sourav Ganguly
The former BCCI president who played a part in picking Rahul Dravid as India’s head coach refuses to be drawn into passing a judgement
Updated on Aug 22, 2023 07:37 AM IST
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'I am looked at as a bowler who will go after wickets': Shardul Thakur
With consistent performances in ODIs over a period of time, Shardul Thakur is in the running for World Cup selection as a pace-bowling all-rounder
Published on Aug 14, 2023 10:09 PM IST
Yashasvi Jaiswal-Shubman Gill show helps India level T20I series vs West Indies
The young openers hit fifties and raised a 165-run partnership to guide India to a nine-wicket win over West Indies in the fourth T20 in Lauderhill
Updated on Aug 13, 2023 01:01 AM IST
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WI vs IND, 4th T20I: Shubman Gill under the lens as action shifts to Florida
The young batting star has struggled to come to terms with the slow pitches in the West Indies
Updated on Aug 12, 2023 09:50 AM IST
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Should India have exposed its rising T20 stars to CPL?
Policy to boost on-field performance and safeguard commercial interests is a delicate balance. Invariably, commerce prevails.
Published on Aug 11, 2023 05:21 PM IST
Ashes euphoria aside, few takers for Test cricket
The recent Ashes series were a smash hit but for most Test nations five-day cricket has become an expensive pursuit
Published on Aug 05, 2023 08:11 PM IST
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BCCI decides to sell digital and TV rights separately
The Indian board is looking to retain the ?60 crore per match value as a minimum from its bilateral rights sale
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 08:26 AM IST
BCCI's value for title rights may see big correction
Another value correction may be on the cards in BCCI's bilateral sponsorship space
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 07:45 PM IST
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KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer doubtful starters for India in Asia Cup 2023
If Rahul manages to recover quickly from here, he can be picked provisionally for the World Cup
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 07:48 AM IST
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BCCI’s bilateral media rights tender hits the market
Industry sources say the Indian board has decided to stick with e-auctions which fetched them impressive returns in the last cycle
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 07:59 AM IST
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Kishan’s adaptability could help India in the World Cup
With KL Rahul yet to recover, the left-handed wicket-keeper continues to make every opportunity count like his counter attacking fifty in the Barbados ODI
Updated on Jul 30, 2023 02:53 PM IST
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Crash course preps for ODI World Cup becoming the norm
India has many first-XI regulars still on the mend. Babar Azam has T20 franchise duties to fulfil and Cummins is left to recover from his gruelling Test load
Updated on Jul 28, 2023 07:57 AM IST
Saurabh Kumar’s well-flighted lonely pursuit
The classical left-arm-spinner may be born in the wrong era with India having a Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel to choose from, but his spirit isn’t broken
Updated on Jul 22, 2023 07:33 PM IST
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Asia Cup 2023 schedule: India vs Pakistan blockbuster clash on September 2
The tournament to be played in a hybrid model could see two, possibly three, India-Pakistan face-offs, all to be played in Sri Lanka.
Updated on Jul 19, 2023 09:44 PM IST
With an eye on World Cup selection, Agarkar to meet Rohit, Dravid
Ajit Agarkar was yet to take over as Chief selector when the ODI team against West Indies was picked
Updated on Jul 19, 2023 07:54 AM IST
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Vidwath Kaverappa stars in South Zone’s Duleep Trophy triumph
The 24-year-old seamer's match figures of 8/104 help his team beat West Zone by 75 runs in the final in Bengaluru
Updated on Jul 16, 2023 10:09 PM IST
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How BCCI became the most influential cricket board
From once having to pay guarantee money for teams to tour, the Indian team is now the most sought after.
Published on Jul 16, 2023 11:22 AM IST
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