Vishal Dikshit

Assistant editor, ESPNcricinfo

Back at old home, Suryakumar thrives in new role

Having spent most of his time at Kolkata Knight Riders batting in the lower middle order, the Mumbai batsman has found a wider canvas for his talent in his second stint at his hometown franchise

16-Apr-2018•Vishal Dikshit in Mumbai

Mumbai rue bad luck and a poor finish

Rohit Sharma is the only captain not to win a toss this IPL, and his team's lost three really close matches this season

14-Apr-2018•Vishal Dikshit in Mumbai

Milne replaces injured Cummins at Mumbai Indians

The New Zealand fast bowler arrived and trained with the squad ahead of their match against Delhi Daredevils

14-Apr-2018•Vishal Dikshit

Third seamer in focus for Mumbai after two narrow losses

The point of debate in Mumbai Indians' bowling attack has changed quickly from lead spinner to third seamer. Who can stem the flow of runs and share the pressure with Bumrah and Mustafizur?

13-Apr-2018•Vishal Dikshit in Mumbai

Dream debut proves in vain for young Markande

Although ending up on the losing side, 20-year old Markande's magical debut figures of 3 for 23 - which included MS Dhoni's wicket - will push Mumbai to focus on his improvement as a bowler

08-Apr-2018•Vishal Dikshit

'Tonight was just my night' - Bravo

The Super Kings allrounder was fully aware that his bowling had counted for a lot too, even though he had stunned the Wankhede crowd primarily with a match-winning 30-ball 68

08-Apr-2018•Vishal Dikshit in Mumbai

CSK not carrying any 'scars' of suspension - Fleming

On the eve of the tournament's opener against Mumbai Indians, the Chennai Super Kings coach ruled out any jitters among players owing to the team's two-year suspension

06-Apr-2018•Vishal Dikshit in Mumbai

Meagre spin options the only weakness for solid Mumbai

Mumbai Indians have plenty of overseas options, but are short of back-up players for key positions like that of an Indian fast bowler, first-choice spinner, or an opener

06-Apr-2018•Vishal Dikshit

Runs or rust, Dhoni is CSK's undisputed leader

His T20 powers may be on the wane, but he couldn't have asked for a better environment than the CSK set-up to reinvigorate his game

05-Apr-2018•Vishal Dikshit in Mumbai

Bidding for Indian cricket rights nears a billion dollars

The bid value had reached INR 6032.50 crore (USD 925 million approx) on Wednesday for the category that includes worldwide television and digital rights

04-Apr-2018•Vishal Dikshit in Mumbai

BCCI set for another big payday as e-auction for Indian cricket rights heats up

The bidding for the TV and digital rights to Indian cricket from 2018 to 2023 has already passed the winning bid for the previous cycle by over 15%, and the bidding hasn't ended yet

03-Apr-2018•Vishal Dikshit in Mumbai

BCCI plans more matches for India women

India will play ODI bilateral series outside the ICC Women's Championship and a few extra T20Is leading into the next two Women's World T20s scheduled for 2018 and 2020

17-Mar-2018•Vishal Dikshit

Pandit's vision for big prize fuels Vidarbha's dream

Bold selection calls, senior players mentoring youngsters, and an environment that sucked out mediocrity helps deliver maiden Ranji title

02-Jan-2018•Vishal Dikshit in Indore

'I cannot describe this feeling' - Faiz Fazal

As he soaks up that winning feeling, the Vidarbha captain talks about how he always knew his team could go the distance this season. Coach Pandit, meanwhile, is happy to script an inspiring-underdog story

01-Jan-2018•Vishal Dikshit in Indore

'I don't know anything other than playing cricket' - Jaffer

Vidarbha's senior-most statesman, who also played mentor to the side this season, speaks about what keeps him going

01-Jan-2018•Vishal Dikshit in Indore

Vidarbha crowned champions in maiden Ranji final

Vidarbha won their maiden Ranji title with a nine-wicket win, coming back into the game after Delhi's spirited fightback had threatened a bigger chase

01-Jan-2018•The Report by Vishal Dikshit in Indore

Wadkar's maiden hundred tightens Vidarbha's grip on final

Delhi's dropped chances and unclear strategic decisions hurt them on the third day as Vidarbha piled on the runs in Indore

31-Dec-2017•The Report by Vishal Dikshit in Indore

Gurbani hat-trick, Jaffer fifty keep Vidarbha in hunt for lead

Vidarbha wrapped up Delhi's innings earlier than expected on the morning, and fifties from seniors Faiz Fazal and Wasim Jaffer kept them in the hunt for a lead

30-Dec-2017•The Report by Vishal Dikshit in Indore

'On these wickets, it is all about taking your time' - Shorey

Delhi's No. 3 is used to hauling his team out of pressure situations, and on Friday he did so on the biggest stage in domestic cricket, the Ranji Trophy final

29-Dec-2017•Vishal Dikshit in Indore

Shorey century holds Vidarbha at bay

Vidarbha debutant Aditya Thakare dealt Delhi two early blows but their No. 3 and No. 6 batsmen fought back and steered them to a relatively safer position of 271 for 6 in Indore

29-Dec-2017•The report by Vishal Dikshit in Indore

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