The DesiSportsCast

Nevin is back with his insight into the latest from the world of Indian football.  On the episode we discuss the amazing comeback in 2020 of Chennaiyin FC and agree Goa are the true Champions of India in 2019/20 no matter what play off results.  

On our third podcast focusing on Indian women's football, Ullas, passionate follower, supporter of women's football in India and one of the volunteers on the @WomensFootieIND twitter joins the show to review the recently concluded IWL, the transfer of Bala Devi to Rangers and the year ahead for women's football in India.

We are joined by journalist Prasen Moudgal to chat about the latest from the world of Indian cricket.  We review the latest from the Ranji Trophy, as it reaches the knock out stages and then review the ongoing tour of New Zealand and the ICC U-19 world cup.  This podcast was recorded prior to the Under 19 final so listen to what we thought would happen in the final.

We are joined on the podcast by journalist Abhireshma to guide us through in reviewing the ongoing Indian Womens Football League.  The League has been dominated by the four power houses of womens football who have invested in supporting their teams and the results can be seen on the pitch.  The league is set up for top semi final and final clashes that deserve wider media coverage.   Though there have been some improvements since the last edition of the league, the overall picture is of a lot still needs to be done to improve the structure and standards by the governing bodies.

In this week's podcast Nevin and I discuss the latest from the world of football in India.  What a week again with plenty of stories with the surprise sacking of Sergio Lobera, the resurgence of Chennaiyin  and the brilliant Arrows win against East Bengal in the I -league.  

In this week's football talk, Nevin and I discuss the Mohun Bagan-ATK merger and what next for East Bengal.  We also discuss the latest from the I-League and ISL including the breaking news from TRAU FC.

We are joined on the podcast by Jeni and Ullas who give us an insight into the current state of Indian women's football.  There seems to be one step forward three steps back in the country concerning Indian women's football and some of the stories are truly shocking, reinforcing how inspirational our women footballers are having to overcome multiple barriers to pursue their passion and love for the game.

We are joined on the Podcast by journalist Prasen Moudgal to chat about the national cricket teams currently representing the nation.  we review the ongoing ICC U-19 world Cup, the A Team touring New Zealand and the prospects of the seniors winning in New Zealand a test series after a very long time.  Prasen as always gives is a great listen and shares his brilliant knowledge with us.  Also check out his article on the Japanese cricket team in his the link below:

https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/japan-at-icc-u-19-world-cup-2020-the-nation-s-zealous-search-to-carve-a-cricketing-niche

We are joined on the podcast by Chiranjit Ojha, writer, author, podcaster, Youtuber but most of all a passionate life long Mohun Bagan fan.  Chiranjit shares his passion for his club, the story behind the merger and his hope of what the future holds for his club.  All football fans with be able to relate to what Chiranjit and his fellow Mariners will be going through and hope it works out for the best.  Follow Chiranjit via:

https://thefangarage.com/

https://thefangarage.com/articles/16798-sunburnt-terrace--the-i-league-is-being-killed-by-a-series-of-coincidences 

IN this week's podcast we discuss the latest from the two Indian leagues as well the managerial change at Hyderabad.  We also talk about our club's record in the continental cups, which Chennai debuted in this week.