Nikita Bastian

Assistant editor, ESPNcricinfo

Bangladesh ready to make its presence felt

C Raja Mohan, writing in the Indian Express , says Bangladesh’s zeal in co-hosting the World Cup signals the maturing of a nation and a new reality in which Bangladesh is ready to take off on the global stage.

25-Feb-2013•Nikita Bastian

Chasing the cricket dream, à la Munaf Patel

Swati Bhan, writing for the Deccan Herald , says boys from Munaf Patel’s village in Gujarat, who hail from families which find it near impossible to afford a pair of spikes, are inspired by Patel’s success and a passion for the game to pursue

25-Feb-2013•Nikita Bastian

If New Zealand’s bad, Australia’s not much better

Andrew Alderson, writing for the New Zealand Herald , says the more experienced – in terms of World Cup appearances – New Zealand should fancy their chances against Australia in Nagpur on February 25, and success there could fuel knock-out round

25-Feb-2013•Nikita Bastian

Working out, Imran Khan style

Shefalee Vasudev, writing for the Indian Express , says Imran Khan is as fit as can be at 59 with a high intensity workout routine, one that women in the vicinity can’t take their eyes off.

25-Feb-2013•Nikita Bastian

ODI overkill? Tell that to Bangladesh

Mike Atherton, writing for The Times , says the World Cup brings with it an expression of Bangladesh’s national pride and unbridled enthusiasm for the game.

25-Feb-2013•Nikita Bastian

No sight, no problem

They have a long way to go before they can pursue cricket as a vocation, but the world's blind cricketers are trying to get there

20-Dec-2012•Nikita Bastian

Lots of cheer as India win T20 World Cup for the Blind

India beat Pakistan by 29 runs to lift the inaugural T20 World Cup for the Blind in Bangalore, in front of a vociferous crowd

13-Dec-2012•Nikita Bastian in Bangalore

Marauding McCullum, vicious Watson and other World T20 specials

ESPNcricinfo revisit some of the most memorable individual performances at the World Twenty20 2012

09-Oct-2012•Nikita Bastian

Far from their best, but not far from title

Super Kings had a mixed 2012, with more lows than highs, yet they almost won their third IPL title in a row

28-May-2012•Nikita Bastian

Fun for the whole family

Twenty20 has always been pitched as the cricket format with the most crossover appeal. The success of this year's IPL is living proof

27-May-2012•Nikita Bastian

Settled Super Kings eye more success

ESPNcricinfo previews Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2012

02-Apr-2012•Nikita Bastian

Karnataka's tormentor Harshal Patel keen to improve

At the Chinnaswamy Stadium, it was a morning that belonged to Haryana's unheralded 21-year-old medium pacer Harshal Patel

02-Jan-2012•Nikita Bastian at the Chinnaswamy Stadium

All-round Adelaide Strikers secure easy win

Adelaide Strikers' bowlers backed up a strong batting effort that combined industrious running and power-hitting, to secure a 67-run win against the Melbourne Renegades at the Adelaide Oval

18-Dec-2011•The Report by Nikita Bastian

Abhinav carries Tamil Nadu into the lead

A determined innings from Abhinav Mukund and resistance from the lower order helped Tamil Nadu secure a first-innings lead against Delhi at the Feroz Shah Kotla

18-Nov-2011•The Report by Nikita Bastian

Narine's mystery and Tait's yo-yo effect

ESPNcricinfo looks back on the Champion League T20's best, worst and weirdest

10-Oct-2011•Nikita Bastian

New South Wales face must-win game

ESPNcricinfo previews the CLT20 match between Chennai Super Kings and New South Wales

03-Oct-2011•The Preview by Nikita Bastian

T&T look for first win, CSK to stay in contention

ESPNcricinfo previews the CLT20 match between Chennai Super Kings and Trinidad & Tobago

01-Oct-2011•The Preview by Nikita Bastian

Win or bust for Kolkata Knight Riders

ESPNcricinfo previews the Kolkata Knight Riders v Warriors CLT20 match

30-Sep-2011•The Preview by Nikita Bastian

Tough task for misfiring Knight Riders

ESPNcricinfo previews the Champions League match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders in Bangalore

28-Sep-2011•The Preview by Nikita Bastian

Ten men who could surprise

ESPNcricinfo picks some of the lesser-known players that could spring a surprise or two in the Champions League

22-Sep-2011•Nikita Bastian and Dustin Silgardo

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