The DesiSportsCast

Join us for our new weekly Football show in the company of Nevin Thomas as we talk through latest from the football world.  In this episode we talk about the story behind how European football gained a following in India and Nevin's own story behind supporting Chelsea.  we then preview the upcoming season in the EPL

In this episode we are joined by Sundeep Misra.  A real honour to speak about his career especially covering the national game - Hockey.  Having covered so many world level events, Sundeep shares his memories and talks about his two books on the sport that we cover in the podcast -  Mohammed of Benares and Forgive me Amma.

In this weeks' episode, we talk to Terry O' connor from the Czech Cricket Union.  Terry tells us about the history of the sport in The Czech Republic and how the game is  being Developed.  The Union went from being and affiliate member to to becoming and Associate member of the ICC in 17 years and is currently ranked 54th in the World T20 rankings but am sure on hearing the fantastic work Terry and his colleagues are doing to promote the game from the primary age - then it will not be long before the Czech teams rises in the rankings.

On this episode we talk to Abhijit Khan a Coach of the German Under 19 Cricket Team and member of the Federation about the sport in Germany.  The conversation took place over two days, initially we talked whilst Abhijit was in Berlin and then caught up again once he was back in his home town of Frankfurt.  I was amazed at the way the sport is being developed and organised in Germany and how the plan that is being implemented to grow the sport.  Hope you all enjoy learning more about Cricket in Germany as much I did.

Below are links to the Academies mentioned in the conversation.

https://www.cricket.de/

https://www.facebook.com/FICAFrankfurt/ 

https://www.crickingdom.com/germany

We catch up with the young goalkeeping talent that is Arshdeep Singh.  Arshdeep shares his story on his career from the football Academy in Chandigarh  to playing for Odisha FC in the Indian Super League.  Make sure you listen to the end as we are joined by a special guest in the chat.

In a wide ranging conversation with Nevin and myself, Coach Pinto shares his thoughts on his time with the AIFF, the scouting process, coaching and of course on his plans on how he will celebrate Liverpool's title win.  A really insightful and very honest conversation as always with the Coach.

In the episode we catch up with star footballer Dalima Chibber.  We talk about how she has coped through the lock-down and on her first year in University in Canada.  Dalima also explains her routine combining sports and studies and the dedication and commitment needed to excel.

Nevin and I are back with a review of the of the last weeks from the world of Indian Football.  In the episode we discuss what is happening at the Kerala Blasters, the flurry of signings by Odisha and  how the close season is generating a lot of interest and stories from both leagues in India - a sign of football popularity rising?

On this week's podcast we catch up with Odisha FC and Indian national team midfielder - Vinit Rai. Vinit shares his career, his progression, his thoughts on the 2019/20 ISL season and about the man himself.

In the second part of the conversation with Deepesh and Manu, they take us through from 2017 right up to the present, sharing their views on the issues they had and what they are doing now.