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 12, 2022 20:23 IST
Iftikhar's biryani was the comfort food for Imran Khan's team three decades ago, and it remains a favourite for present day players when in Melbourne.
Sun, Nov 13, 2022
November 12, 2022 19:53 IST
While Pakistan's miraculous run to the T20 World Cup final has gained attention, England are also on the surge after rebounding from a slippery start.
Sun, Nov 13, 2022
November 11, 2022 18:09 IST
Despite a growing clamour to reboot the T20 side, cricket board says it will not act in haste and will hear out the coach as well as the players before taking any decision.
Sat, Nov 12, 2022
November 11, 2022 17:55 IST
Coach Rahul Dravid gave a brief speech and skipper Rohit also addressed the team after shattering semi-final exit
Sat, Nov 12, 2022
November 10, 2022 20:51 IST
Changes in the Indian team are expected, like Ravi Shastri and Sunil Gavaskar called for; Following the England template of specialists could be the way forward.
Fri, Nov 11, 2022
November 10, 2022 17:58 IST
Reflecting on Thursday's game, Dravid denied that the 10-wicket defeat with four overs to spare was a debacle.
Sat, Nov 12, 2022
November 09, 2022 20:53 IST
"It was important for me to tick boxes from fitness to travel to having the right chef and having the right sleep. I hired a chef who will make sure that till I play the sport, he will look after my meals,” Hardik Pandya told The Indian Express.
Thu, Nov 10, 2022
November 09, 2022 19:44 IST
Indian team management doesn't make many changes to the line-up, but left-hander definitely in the fray for Karthik's spot.
Thu, Nov 10, 2022
November 09, 2022 09:37 IST
Ahead of India vs England T20 World Cup semifinal in Adelaide, Rohit Sharma addresses the media on Wednesday. Here's what he said.
Wed, Nov 09, 2022
November 09, 2022 00:11 IST
The team dinner will round off a memorable Super 12 campaign, and another team dinner right after the famous Pakistan win, seems like light years ago.
Wed, Nov 09, 2022
November 08, 2022 18:42 IST
Man from Bedford, England has seen India win 1983 & 2011 World Cups as well as 2007 World T20 in person.
Wed, Nov 09, 2022
November 08, 2022 08:25 IST
Once the pain in forearm faded, Rohit would call for the throw down specialist Raghu and ask him to bowl at him again
Tue, Nov 08, 2022
November 07, 2022 21:17 IST
“Before the tournament, we decided that since the pace bowlers clock the maximum mileage on field day in, day out, they need to stretch their legs,” a support staff member of the Indian team told The Indian Express .
Wed, Nov 09, 2022
November 06, 2022 21:06 IST
R Ashwin says Suryakumar Yadav's form complements other batsmen on the team.
Mon, Nov 07, 2022
November 06, 2022 18:18 IST
South Africa's unexpected loss to the Netherlands changes equation, can see arch rivals face-off in the title contest.
Mon, Nov 07, 2022
November 06, 2022 09:58 IST
A motley group of immigrants and amateurs, most juggling with jobs, deliver the underdog story of the World Cup to upset South Africa and ensure that India qualify before their last game against Zimbabwe, brightens the prospects of both Bangladesh and Pakistan’s last-four hopes.
Sun, Nov 06, 2022
November 06, 2022 00:36 IST
Contracted Zimbabwe cricketers get Rs 1.23 lakh per Test, an Indian Test players makes Rs 15 lakh per match.
Sun, Nov 06, 2022
November 05, 2022 20:18 IST
“See, there aren't a lot of arguments around it. Like with anything else in this world, when some things happen, you're going to have people with contradicting thoughts. Whether you want to do it or don't want to do it is absolutely fine,” Ashwin said.
Sun, Nov 06, 2022
November 05, 2022 20:04 IST
Rohit Sharma's team has not fired on all cylinders yet and can't afford to lose because wins for Pakistan, South Africa could deny them semifinal berth.
Sun, Nov 06, 2022
November 04, 2022 20:09 IST
Why did living in 18, Kohli Crescents get its Indian resident in trouble with his friends? Story about a Melbourne suburbs whose streets are named after cricketers.
Sat, Nov 05, 2022
November 04, 2022 10:13 IST
From saving overs rate by acting as boundary retrievers to removing slush off boots, India’s support staff have been hard at work
Fri, Nov 04, 2022
November 04, 2022 07:46 IST
Bangladesh were on top at one stage, putting up a valiant fight and scaring India properly while coasting along at 66 for no loss in seven overs when rain intervened.
Fri, Nov 04, 2022
November 03, 2022 22:50 IST
Shami would bowl hundred balls a day with wet balls under lights as he wanted to master yorkers in dew conditions
Fri, Nov 04, 2022
November 03, 2022 22:40 IST
Masseurs kept the players's muscles relaxed, video analyst was doing the D/L math, Rohit Sharma tried to convince his edgy counterpart to play and the throwdown specialist was readying to prevent the fast bowlers from slipping
Fri, Nov 04, 2022
November 03, 2022 10:05 IST
If the rain were to allow no more play, Bangladesh had already won, with the required five-over threshold to allow a completed T20 game having been crossed.
Thu, Nov 03, 2022




