Based in Mumbai, Devendra Pandey is a Ramnath Goenka Award winner who works with the sports desk as a Deputy Associate Editor. A failed cricketer, who tried hard to become one from the many that throng Mumbai's maidans, he has been working as a sports journalist for the past 17 years. He writes extensively on cricket and keeps a close watch on the behind-the-scenes happenings in cricket administration in the country. He has covered multiple World Cups and major cricketing events around the globe.

November 16, 2025 08:03 IST
The Indian Express catches up with Amol Muzumdar, the coach who led the Indian women’s national cricket team to their first World Cup win
Sun, Nov 16, 2025
November 14, 2025 20:19 IST
Before the metro project, Azad Maidan catered to 22 games at a time. However, the capacity got reduced to nearly half, once the metro project started eight years ago.
Fri, Nov 14, 2025
November 13, 2025 15:15 IST
Yadav wants to prepare for white ball cricket keeping T20 World Cup 2026 in mind and he has made himself available for Mumbai's white ball matches, lined up ahead in the season
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
November 12, 2025 08:15 IST
This could result in the two former captains playing Vijay Hazare Trophy starting December 24
Wed, Nov 12, 2025
November 11, 2025 10:14 IST
IND vs SA: The selection committee has been informed about Shreyas Iyer's status and as per medical reports needs nearly more than a month to be match fit.
Tue, Nov 11, 2025
November 09, 2025 19:14 IST
Like the 2023 World Cup, the Narendra Modi stadium will kickstart the T20 World Cup likely on February 7 and bring the curtains down on March 8
Sun, Nov 09, 2025
November 06, 2025 13:45 IST
T20 World Cup 2026: It was decided that this time the World Cup will be played in fewer cities compared to the 2023 World Cup, and each venue is expected to get at least six games each.
Fri, Nov 07, 2025
November 05, 2025 05:46 IST
The IHPL was a private cricket league organised by a group called Yuva Society Mohali in Srinagar’s Bakshi Stadium, and its organisers allegedly left the city without making payments to players, match officials, commentators and the hotel.
Wed, Nov 05, 2025
November 04, 2025 22:04 IST
In the final, India defeated South Africa by 52 runs with Deepti Sharma taking 4 wickets and contributing 58 runs with the bat in addition to Shafali Verma's scintillating knock which helped India post 298 runs.
Tue, Nov 04, 2025
November 01, 2025 09:29 IST
Growing up in an all-girls school, Jemimah Rodrigues was introduced to spirituality early in life and, as she matured from a quiet young girl to a confident woman, her faith in the Almighty only deepened.
Sat, Nov 01, 2025
October 30, 2025 12:57 IST
A 20 minutes tea break will happen at the end of the first session while the 40-minute lunch break will be taken at the end of the second session at 1:20 pm.
Fri, Oct 31, 2025
October 27, 2025 18:29 IST
An evening showered ensured the day’s play would be heavily curtailed as the game had to be called off.
Mon, Oct 27, 2025
October 27, 2025 16:38 IST
The India opener is looking for match-practice in red ball cricket, in preparation of the South Africa Tests
Mon, Oct 27, 2025
October 27, 2025 12:02 IST
Shreyas Iyer got injured during third ODI against Australia in Sydney while taking a stunner running catch to dismiss Australian batsman Alex Cary. He had to run behind point and after taking catch he hurt his rib.
Mon, Oct 27, 2025
October 26, 2025 18:16 IST
Veteran batsman shrugs off age factor and says his experience would have benefitted team in the 2024-25 series.
Mon, Oct 27, 2025
October 26, 2025 11:28 IST
The former Mumbai all-rounder, known for his scouting and coaching that helps resurrecting elite careers, replaced Chandrakant Pandit
Sun, Oct 26, 2025
October 25, 2025 20:29 IST
It was a day to forget for Sarfaraz Khan, snubbed by the national selectors for even the India A series against the South African counterparts.
Sun, Oct 26, 2025
October 24, 2025 20:31 IST
Sarfaraz Khan wasn't picked in the India A squad to play two four-day games against the visiting South African A team starting from October 30.
Fri, Oct 24, 2025
October 21, 2025 17:55 IST
He averages 110 in first-class cricket over the last 5 years, he is fit, he is amongst runs, scored against England and New Zealand, but is deemed not worthy of selection
Wed, Oct 22, 2025
October 15, 2025 09:55 IST
Irfan Umair is Mumbai's newest Ranji debutant, his left-arm fast bowling with a long run-up offering the team that crucial X-factor in their opening Ranji Trophy game against Jammu and Kashmir in Srinagar
Wed, Oct 15, 2025
October 14, 2025 21:03 IST
All-rounder flies back to Mumbai after suffering back stiffness in Srinagar as Ranji Trophy gets underway on Wednesday
Tue, Oct 14, 2025
October 08, 2025 20:18 IST
The batting stalwart already has a stand named after him
Wed, Oct 08, 2025
October 07, 2025 23:32 IST
Financial crunch and talent drain to franchises are hindrances, but the biggest difference is the diminishing passion
Tue, Oct 07, 2025
October 07, 2025 21:30 IST
That India came away with the trophy was, to a great extent, due to the prowess of their spinners, and Varun was very much part of the turnaround in the final as Pakistan collapsed from 113 for 2 at one stage to be bowled out for 146.
Tue, Oct 07, 2025
October 04, 2025 22:48 IST
Having three different captains in three formats not feasible, says chief selector Ajit Agarkar, with Suryakumar Yadav entrenched at the helm in T20Is
Sun, Oct 05, 2025




