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.

May 25, 2023 21:30 IST
Before the 2022 IPL auction, Mumbai Indians management was in two minds, whether to release the uncapped Akash Madhwal. The coaches sought feedback of talent scouts, and one of them insisted on giving him more time to blossom.
Fri, May 26, 2023
May 23, 2023 19:15 IST
The five-sixes sensation talks about his humble origins, how Dhoni was impressed with his simplicity of thinking and how a call from Rajnikanth was when the enormity of his feat finally sunk in
Wed, May 24, 2023
May 22, 2023 23:44 IST
Indian players have been given one day off after their IPL duties to be with families before flying to England for the WTC final against Australia.
Tue, May 23, 2023
May 21, 2023 19:02 IST
Bowlers asked to increase bowling load in nets closer to WTC, but fear overload at this point could trigger a breakdown
Mon, May 22, 2023
May 20, 2023 19:29 IST
World's No.1 ranked T20 batsman and Mumbai Indians' Suryakumar Yadav says he has learnt how to be unaffected by success or failure
Sun, May 21, 2023
May 19, 2023 15:42 IST
The BCCI has called a special general body meeting on May 27 in Ahmedabad and in its five-point agenda, secretary Jay Shah has included “Ratification of Prevention of Sexual harassment policy.”
Sat, May 20, 2023
May 17, 2023 00:49 IST
His father was in ICU for 10 days before the game of his life, while he was fighting injury and uncertainty for six months.
Thu, May 18, 2023
May 12, 2023 22:33 IST
After he was benched by Rajasthan Royals last season, Yashasvi Jaiswal turned to his Mumbai teammate Suryakumar Yadav for advice. "Ghasettha reh (keep working hard)," Suryakumar is to have told him. 500 throwdown a day, facing 150 kmph deliveries is what Jaiswal did.
Sat, May 13, 2023
May 12, 2023 18:51 IST
The former domestic run-machine has worked with the Mumbai team and has a stint with Rajasthan Royals for coaching credentials.
Sat, May 13, 2023
May 08, 2023 19:26 IST
BCCI refused to send team across the border while Gulf ruled out as venue due to extreme heat in September.
Tue, May 09, 2023
May 08, 2023 19:12 IST
Among the applicants for the head coach's job were former Mumbai coach Vinayak Samant, Vinayak Mane, Atul Ranade, former India wicketkeeper Sameer Dighe, Umesh Patwal and Pradeep Sundaram.
Tue, May 09, 2023
May 05, 2023 04:04 IST
2023 ODI Cricket World Cup: India vs Pakistan to be held at Ahmedabad’s Modi Stadium.
Mon, Jun 12, 2023
May 01, 2023 22:32 IST
Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal reflects on his preparations ahead of the season and the century against Mumbai Indians on Sunday.
Tue, May 02, 2023
April 27, 2023 07:20 IST
The players also need to inform the franchise officials when they wish to leave their hotel to meet someone.
Thu, Apr 27, 2023
April 18, 2023 23:17 IST
The IPL franchise hires a logistics company which ensures that team kit bags and big luggage are flown in advance to the next destination.
Wed, Apr 19, 2023
April 16, 2023 22:14 IST
Gavaskar's friend from the Caribbean, Ispahani Ali narrates tales of the Little Master's popularity in West Indies.
Mon, Apr 17, 2023
April 14, 2023 20:49 IST
The inaugural WPL played in March this year before the IPL was watched by 50.78 million viewers, according to BCCI secretary Jay Shah.
Sat, Apr 15, 2023
April 09, 2023 21:23 IST
All-rounder was battling poverty back home and was contemplating leaving the game to take care of family before KKR bought him at last year's auction.
Mon, Apr 10, 2023
April 08, 2023 07:28 IST
IPL 2023: Moeen Ali compares CSK vs MI to Manchester United vs Liverpool and also has his say on whether Stokes can be CSK’s next captain after Dhoni
Sat, Apr 08, 2023
April 07, 2023 21:18 IST
With the two most successful franchises in Indian Premier League history set to cross swords at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday evening, officials are having a tough time dealing with the soaring demand for tickets.
Sat, Apr 08, 2023
April 07, 2023 13:29 IST
I remember once during a Ranji Trophy game, Wasim Jaffer had said that if Thakur takes his batting seriously he can be a good batsman, says Shardul's team-mate Sidhesh Lad.
Fri, Apr 07, 2023
April 03, 2023 22:21 IST
Mumbai Cricket Association hopes to inaugurate the ‘memorial’ on April 8, when CSK travel to Mumbai for their IPL match
Tue, Apr 04, 2023
March 30, 2023 20:21 IST
IPL 2023: In case, Dhoni is not available for Friday’s match, it would be interesting to see who captains the side. Ben Stokes, seen as a successor, is nursing a niggle himself and CSK could be looking at either Ravindra Jadeja or Ruturaj Gaikwad to lead the team.
Fri, Mar 31, 2023
March 30, 2023 18:18 IST
On match-eve Thursday, it was like many reunions underway where high-fives were shared between the two teams with Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings' players greeting and smiling with each other.
Fri, Mar 31, 2023
March 29, 2023 22:38 IST
South African hopes skipper won't need breaks and says there are enough gaps between games to recover.
Wed, Mar 29, 2023


