Vishal Dikshit

Assistant editor, ESPNcricinfo

Tests or T20s, Alzarri Joseph strides the big stage

A quiet bowler who derives thrill from raw pace and Test cricket, Joseph has been making all the right moves since 2016

09-Apr-2019•Vishal Dikshit in Mumbai

Mohammad Nabi and Jonny Bairstow combine to sink Delhi Capitals

A collective bowling display on a slow-and-low Feroz Shah Kotla surface led Sunrisers to victory in a low-scoring game

04-Apr-2019•The Report by Vishal Dikshit

Delhi Capitals look to bounce back after eight-for-seven crash

Sunrisers Hyderabad might have the same number of points as their opponents, but have looked a far better team

03-Apr-2019•The Preview by Vishal Dikshit

Bairstow, Warner in record stand as Royal Challengers Bangalore slump again

Mohammad Nabi did the early damage for Sunrisers by striking thrice in the first four overs that set up a massive win

31-Mar-2019•The Report by Vishal Dikshit

Pant-emonium at the Wankhede!

Pant scored 63 of his 78 runs on the leg side even though more than half the balls he faced had pitched outside the off stump

24-Mar-2019•Vishal Dikshit at Wankhede Stadium

Can Delhi Capitals' Big Four turn their fortunes around?

The all-Indian batting core of Shaw, Dhawan, Iyer and Pant could hold the key as the Capitals look to rebound from a poor 2018 campaign

23-Mar-2019•Vishal Dikshit in Mumbai

'I will surely be opening in all the games' - Rohit Sharma

Rohit had batted mostly at Nos. 3, 4 and 5 last season for a combined 12 innings out of 14 and managed only 286 runs in all, his poorest tally in an IPL season

19-Mar-2019•Vishal Dikshit in Mumbai

Finishing off close matches will be key to Mumbai Indians' progress

They know how to win, but another slow start might leave Rohit Sharma's team with too much to do at the end

19-Mar-2019•Vishal Dikshit

Five reasons why New Zealand will pose stiffer challenges than Australia

Currently ranked No. 2 in the ICC ODI rankings, India have crossed the Tasman Sea on a high after creating history in Australia. But they are more likely to face a tougher challenge now in New Zealand

22-Jan-2019•Vishal Dikshit

Mumbai's 'Crisis man' Siddhesh Lad living the dream

Whenever Mumbai have been in trouble in recent times, Lad has stood up and has almost always helped his team to victory or safety

29-Dec-2018•Vishal Dikshit

Ravi Shastri a yes-man? 'Most bizarre', says Virat Kohli

The India captain praises Shastri's man-management, credits him for bringing players out of their shells

15-Nov-2018•Vishal Dikshit in Mumbai

Kohli wants batsmen to 'show more character' in Australia

The India captain believes his side played good cricket in England, but made 'extreme mistakes' that cost them the Test matches

15-Nov-2018•Vishal Dikshit in Mumbai

New Zealand have a point to prove in world tournament finals

With a strong core of experienced players - Bates, Devine, Satterthwaite, Kasperek - New Zealand will be keen to make amends for their collapse in the 2016 World T20 semi-final

08-Nov-2018•Vishal Dikshit

Semi-finals may still be far-fetched for Asian champs Bangladesh

Bangladesh have won two multi-nation tournaments this year already. But the World T20 will be a different challenge with West Indies, England and South Africa in their group

07-Nov-2018•Vishal Dikshit

Mumbai's bowling will be a catalyst this Ranji Trophy - Aditya Tare

Still an integral part of the set-up, the former captain chats about the famous winning mentality and Shreyas Iyer's elevation to a leadership role among other things

31-Oct-2018•Interview by Vishal Dikshit

'You miss having success in the game, but you don't miss the pressure'

Omari Banks talks about his playing career, and moving on to making music instead

20-Jun-2018•Interview by Vishal Dikshit

To score 491 is unbelievable - Bates

Centurions Suzie Bates and Maddy Green talk about their record-breaking scores, how they went about their knocks, and how the conditions helped them

08-Jun-2018•Vishal Dikshit

The Watson sponge, the Watson bludgeon

Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Rashid Khan were Sunrisers' two biggest threats on the night of the IPL final. Shane Watson saw them off and waded into the rest of their attack, validating CSK's faith in his experience and know-how

28-May-2018•Vishal Dikshit in Mumbai

'CSK handled moments of pressure better' - Williamson

Kane Williamson lauded the way CSK did not give Sunrisers any opportunities while chasing what he thought was a "competitive total"

27-May-2018•Vishal Dikshit in Mumbai

CSK, Sunrisers reflect on challenges overcome on eve of grand final

Dhoni has a poor record in recent IPL finals, but Williamson has baggage of a different kind: Sunrisers have lost to CSK every time this season

26-May-2018•Vishal Dikshit in Mumbai

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