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Dropped Again

Dropped Again

By Arsalan Qadir

Arsalan Qadir and Shaheed Keshvani bring you the latest in the World of Cricket. Real cricket stories, from around the globe!
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"Live Stream was Pretty Dodgy" Ft. Matthew Spoors

Dropped AgainMar 14, 2022

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"Third-Class Cricket"

"Third-Class Cricket"

Arsy and Shady come back to drop a candid dialogue! You have never seen Arsy this passionate! 

The boys discuss Shady's new role in Nepal, Sandeep Lamichhane's role in Nepal, the Cricket Canada AGM, and finally the newly recreated T&D U23 team. 

May 23, 202201:01:01
"That is an Exclusive" ft. Nikhil Uttamchandani

"That is an Exclusive" ft. Nikhil Uttamchandani

Nikhil Uttamchandani drops into the pod this week to share his story from playing cricket in Barbados, to commentating on games from the age of 12. We talk about his sit down with Jason Holder, his rise to being the "voice" of US Cricket and much more.
Apr 18, 202241:40
"Thigh-Pads and Golf Clubs"

"Thigh-Pads and Golf Clubs"

Shady and Arsy get back together after the Houston Open to discuss Ramadan, staying fit, the Houston Open, and USA's qualification to the World Cup! 

Apr 11, 202224:24
"We Had A Hug" ft. Denesh Ramdin

"We Had A Hug" ft. Denesh Ramdin

SHOTTA...Denesh Ramdin, drops into the podcast this week to discuss his career, the highs and the lows and what he's looking forward to moving forward in his career. Denesh talks about his debut, his infamous moment with Viv, and giving back to young cricketers around the world. 


Arsy and Shady discuss the upcoming Houston Open and taking that extra step to be the best version of yourself. 

Mar 28, 202243:38
"Ricky Ponting Forearms" ft. Aaron Jones

"Ricky Ponting Forearms" ft. Aaron Jones

US National Team Vice-Captain Aaron Jones drops into the pod this week to discuss his road to becoming a stall worth for the US National squad. He sits down with Arsy and Shady to discuss his relationship with Hayden Walsh, his upbringing, his hunger and strive for greatness, and what's coming up ahead of the World Cup Qualifiers. 

Arsy and Shady then sit down to discuss the the path that US Cricket is on, and what's next at the upcoming Houston Open.

Mar 21, 202249:04
"Live Stream was Pretty Dodgy" Ft. Matthew Spoors

"Live Stream was Pretty Dodgy" Ft. Matthew Spoors

Matthew Spoors, Canada's latest debutant centurion, drops into the Pod this week. He joins Arsy and Shady to discuss the World Cup Qualifiers, his debut hundred, coming to Canada for the first time, along with his journey up through the cricketing ranks.

The second half of the show Arsy and Shady sit down to discuss how Canada faired at the World Cup Qualifiers, the short comings, and what's next. A passionate discussion you don't want to miss! 

Mar 14, 202201:02:58
"LA or TORONTO?" ft. Hayden Walsh Jr.

"LA or TORONTO?" ft. Hayden Walsh Jr.

Fresh off a tour to India, Hayden Walsh Jr. drops into the pod this week to discuss his rise to US and West Indies glory. Hayden joins Shady and Arsy to chat about playing for the US, waiting for his opportunity in the CPL, what clicked for his bowling, and getting the phone call for his West Indies Selection. 

As a prelude to the Interview, Shady and Arsy discuss the sudden passing of Shane Warne. RIP King! 

Mar 07, 202243:50
Philippines is in the World Cup Qualifier?

Philippines is in the World Cup Qualifier?

Shady and Arsy drop back into the booth to discuss the upcoming Minor League Cricket tournament, what's next for the Canadian U19s, the upcoming World Cup Qualifier and much more. 

Feb 21, 202239:32
"Drop Dead In My Bed" ft. Harmeet Singh

"Drop Dead In My Bed" ft. Harmeet Singh

Former India U-19 World Cup winner, Harmeet Singh, drops into the pod this week. Tune in as Harmeet shares stories of the U19 World Cup, growing up in Mumbai, his rise and lack of opportunities in First Class cricket, and what he's upto now as he calls Seattle home. 



Feb 14, 202250:56
First Interview for the Nutter ft. Anoop Chima

First Interview for the Nutter ft. Anoop Chima

Fresh off the disappointing end to the U19 World Cup Campaign for Canada, Wicket-keeper Batsman Anoop Chima drops into to discuss the World Cup, nearly getting written up by the Match Officials, banter with the Pops, and much more. 

Feb 07, 202245:57
We're Back Baby!

We're Back Baby!

The title speaks for itself, after an unprecedented break, Arsy and Shady are back to bring you up to speed with everything that's been happening in the world of Cricket. Listen to them talk about the U19 World Cup, the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers, the Indian Cricket Saga and the infamous Divya Saxena incident. 



Jan 31, 202240:08
"Nothing like you've ever heard before" ft. Miryam Khokhar

"Nothing like you've ever heard before" ft. Miryam Khokhar

Miryam Khokar drops into the pod this week to join Arsy and Shady as they discuss the highs and lows of Canadian Women's cricket, the upcoming women's world cup qualifier, and much more. You don't want to miss this one! 

Sep 27, 202149:40
"Lamborghini With A Honda Engine"

"Lamborghini With A Honda Engine"

WE'RE BACK!!! Shady and Arsy are back as they discuss the reasons for the lengthy delay but also the ups and downs of the cricket season to date. They discuss the Central T20, Kanye's new album, MiLC in the US, and the Canadian U19 team "qualifying" for the World Cup!  

Sep 13, 202132:21
"Organized Chaos" ft. Carl Crowe

"Organized Chaos" ft. Carl Crowe

Carl Crowe, former First-Class cricketer, and currently coaching across the globe. The boys had a chance to sit down for a chat with Carl, as he quarantines upon his return to the UK from his time with the Kolkata Knight Riders in this edition of the IPL. From teaching young primary boys and girls to swim, to working with the world's biggest superstars, this episode has it all. 

May 17, 202101:30:20
"Climb Mount Everest Backwards" ft. Derek Perera and Zubin Surkari

"Climb Mount Everest Backwards" ft. Derek Perera and Zubin Surkari

What does it take to be a good coach, and what makes coaches different? This week on the pod, we're joined by Derek Perera and Zubin Surkari to discuss not only the evolution of coaching, but the differentiating factors between Modern and Traditional coaching leading into the next phase of the "Coach". 

This episode is in tribute to Mr. Brian Hale, the best coach to live! 

May 10, 202151:05
Opening Act or Main Event? ft. Sarah Gash

Opening Act or Main Event? ft. Sarah Gash

Sarah Gash, from the Salt Water Sirens, the first women's cricket club in Newfoundland drops into the pod this week. We discuss the growth, or lack thereof, on the women's side of the sport and what the Hundred could potentially mean to the sport. Shady and Arsy go on to discuss the COVID-19 situation as it pertains to the IPL and the GT20 and how US Cricket is now rightfully miles ahead of their Canadian counterparts. 

May 03, 202151:41
What is Athletic Intelligence?

What is Athletic Intelligence?

Not to be confused with Artificial Intelligence, Ashish Bagai joins Arsy and Shady this week to discuss the mental side of Sport, and specifically the different attributes to Athletic Intelligence and how they can impact the longevity/success of an athlete.
Apr 19, 202152:25
"Straight Down the Bat" ft. Jason Mohammed

"Straight Down the Bat" ft. Jason Mohammed

West Indies and Trinidad Batsman (or all-rounder now), Jason Mohammed, drops into the pod this week. Fresh off a long couple months being away from home, we discuss his journey through the ranks, captaining the West Indies, funniest teammates, worst roommates, and coming home to Curry Goat and Daal rice! 

Apr 12, 202101:03:58
"Never Settled" ft. Sheldon Jackson

"Never Settled" ft. Sheldon Jackson

Sheldon Jackson, wicket-keeper batsman from the Kolkata Knight Riders drops into the pod this week. "Hard work is guaranteed, results are not" the mantra Sheldon lives his life with is on evident display during what is one of the realest interviews you will hear from a cricketer. From his journey growing up in Bhavnagar, to winning the Ranji Trophy with his wife in labour, all the way through to making his comeback in the IPL. Another fun episode on Dropped Again.
Apr 05, 202101:15:06
"Ugliest Jerseys of All-Time" ft. Karun Jethi

"Ugliest Jerseys of All-Time" ft. Karun Jethi

Karun "Sunny" Jethi, former Canadian National Player, and current host of CricChat with Karun drops in to the pod this week. The boys discuss the origins of the nickname Sunny, playing and competing alongside Shikhar Dhawan and Gautam Gambhir in Delhi, all the way through to playing Cricket for Canada and winning Man of the Match on debut for Canada, with tons of banter and laughter in between. 

Mar 29, 202101:25:10
"Free Popeyes" ft. Saad Bin Zafar

"Free Popeyes" ft. Saad Bin Zafar

Saad Bin Zafar, hero for the Vancouver Knights in the inaugural GT20 drops into the podcast this week. We discuss his journey from sneaking out on Sundays to play cricket, to been in what seemed to be a prison during quarantine at the 2020 version of the CPL, to having Dre Russ follow him on Instagram. Don't miss out on this thriller of an episode.
Mar 22, 202101:20:06
Calculated Reverse Sweeps ft. Nitish Kumar & Zubin Surkari

Calculated Reverse Sweeps ft. Nitish Kumar & Zubin Surkari

Nitish Kumar & Zubin Surkari, together in Denver, drop into the pod this week to discuss the Super 50, the Auty Cup, GT20 Canada, PSL Postponement, and much more. This is a fun episode you don't want to miss out on 

Mar 15, 202101:07:55
Dabs All-Day ft. Murtaza Malik

Dabs All-Day ft. Murtaza Malik

Murtaza Malik drops into the pod this week for a banter filled episode. Alongside Arsy and Shady, we discuss everything from playing cricket at Cockshutt Park, to playing alongside Rizwan Cheema in the 2005 scandal filled Canada Cup, to winning an award for the Canadian Cricket Blog by the ICC.  

Mar 08, 202101:12:12
"Kid from New Jersey" ft. Peter Della Penna

"Kid from New Jersey" ft. Peter Della Penna

Peter della penna, the face of cricket journalism in North America drops into the pod this week to discuss his journey and the future of Cricket in the USA. From Kyle Korver convincing him to come to Creighton University, to stumbling across cricket in Australia, to Major and Minor League Cricket! 

Arsy and Shady discuss the Super 50, and what's next for Nitish Kumar and Canadian Cricket.

Mar 01, 202101:35:57
"A Billion Sixes" ft. Rizwan Cheema

"A Billion Sixes" ft. Rizwan Cheema

The Boom Boom of Canada, Rizwan Cheema, drops into the pod this week. Learn about his rise to becoming the infamous six hitter he is known as. We talk about his debut against the West Indies, sledging Ian Bell, and getting Shahid Afridi out in the 2011 World Cup! 

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Feb 22, 202101:28:27
"What About The Others?" ft. Prakash Palande

"What About The Others?" ft. Prakash Palande

Prakash Palande, former CEO of the Montreal Tigers, and founder of thecricketsolutions.com drops into the pod this week. From working for Cricket Kenya, to placing Ishant Sharma with Sussex County, to the struggles with Indian cricket. You don't want to miss this one. Interview starts at the 16 minute mark!
Feb 15, 202101:29:06
"He Curse Me Stinkin'" ft. Jeremy Gordon

"He Curse Me Stinkin'" ft. Jeremy Gordon

Jeremy Gordon, the big fast bowler, drops into the podcast this week. He joins Arsy and Shady to discuss coming up the ranks in Guyana, to being captained by Ramnaresh Sarwan, to his iconic follow-through. Shady and Arsy watch Nitish Kumar scoring a...
Feb 08, 202101:15:27
"Am I Playing Today?" ft. Jason Sandher

"Am I Playing Today?" ft. Jason Sandher

Jason Sandher drops into the pod this week, to discuss his journey to cricket in Canada. From arguing and fighting with his brother on the side of the house, to touring around the world with Canada, to facing 24 year olds at the U19 Cricket World Cup,...
Feb 01, 202101:24:14
A Kid From Nairobi ft. Faiyaz Keshvani

A Kid From Nairobi ft. Faiyaz Keshvani

Faiyaz Keshvani, father of our very own Shaheed Keshvani joins Arsy and Shady this week. We talk to the elder Keshvani about his days playing cricket in Nairobi, England and eventually Canada. He also shares his views on the state of the game as it...
Jan 25, 202101:38:17
"Gettin' Me All Senti' Fam" ft. Rishiv Joshi & Ayush Verma

"Gettin' Me All Senti' Fam" ft. Rishiv Joshi & Ayush Verma

Rishiv Joshi & Ayush Verma drop into the pod this week. Two young and exciting quicks that we'll be hearing a lot from in the coming years! A year-off a U19 world cup, you'll hear about their journey of accidentally becoming fast bowlers, and...
Jan 18, 202150:30
"The Worst Social Sec In The History of Professional Sport?" ft. Sam Cook

"The Worst Social Sec In The History of Professional Sport?" ft. Sam Cook

Essex's very own Sam "Lil' Chef" Cook drops into the Pod this week. Nitish Kumar joins us as a special guest host, and this one will have you grinning from ear to ear from beginning to end. We get answers to important questions like, is Sam Cook the...
Jan 11, 202101:06:08
Frosted Tips, Model Good Looks, and The Grinch ft. Ashish Bagai, Zubin Surkari & Kevin Sandher

Frosted Tips, Model Good Looks, and The Grinch ft. Ashish Bagai, Zubin Surkari & Kevin Sandher

Ashish Bagai, Zubin Surkari & Kevin Sandher reunite with Arsy and Shady to bring you one of the most explosive episodes ever. Packed with information & laughter, strap in because it's a dandy.
Dec 21, 202001:14:25
"You're Not Getting An Apology" ft. Ruvindu Gunasekera

"You're Not Getting An Apology" ft. Ruvindu Gunasekera

Ruvindu Gunasekera drops into the podcast this week to share his experiences of playing Cricket in Canada & Sri Lanka. We talk about growing up and trying to read and write Sinhalese, to flying in a helicopter from Colombo to Hambantota for the...
Dec 14, 202001:22:49
"Criss-Cross" ft. Harsh Thaker & Nitish Kumar

"Criss-Cross" ft. Harsh Thaker & Nitish Kumar

Harsh Thaker drops into the podcast this week. Another young and exciting all-rounder. Arsy also gets a chance to catch-up with Nitish Kumar as he trains in Houston!
Dec 07, 202057:55
"Get Up and Do Your Job" ft. CJ Amini

"Get Up and Do Your Job" ft. CJ Amini

PNG has qualified for the 2021 T20 World Cup, at heart of the qualification was CJ Amini. He is a nifty leg spinner and a classy left-handed batsman. Hear about his rise from being born into a family of cricket to becoming a key figure in PNG cricket...
Nov 30, 202001:20:40
"The Best Dot Ball" ft. Abraash Khan

"The Best Dot Ball" ft. Abraash Khan

Abraash Khan drops into the pod this week to share his journey of being introduced to cricket on his drive to finally figuring out his run-up to now his journey on becoming a Doctor at the University of Birmingham.
Nov 23, 202001:15:25
"Big Bombs Only" ft. Rayyan Khan Pathan

"Big Bombs Only" ft. Rayyan Khan Pathan

Rayyan Khan Pathan, drops in this week to discuss his rise from being a fiery opening bowler as a member of "Team Heat" to the hard-hitting opening batsman he is today. Rayyan sits down with Shady & Arsy to discuss everything from his love for...
Nov 16, 202001:04:39
"Frivalous" ft. Kesavan Juverajan, Riyaz Khan Pathan, and Raghunath Soogoor

"Frivalous" ft. Kesavan Juverajan, Riyaz Khan Pathan, and Raghunath Soogoor

From a "frivalous" T20 Tournament, Royal Challangers Toronto Cricket Curling & Skating Club, to getting called for an illegal action! This episode has it all!
Nov 09, 202001:12:02
"Froze At The Right Time" ft. Hassan Mirza

"Froze At The Right Time" ft. Hassan Mirza

Hassan Mirza, Co-Founder & President of Canadian College Cricket, and a board member at the TDCA (T&D) drops in this week. We discuss everything from his journey into administration to hard-hitting questions like when will we get sight-screens...
Nov 02, 202001:25:31
"We Did Our Research" ft. Srimantha Wijeyeratne

"We Did Our Research" ft. Srimantha Wijeyeratne

Srimantha Wijeyeratne, former Sri Lankan U19, and current Canadain wicket-keeper Batsman drops in this week. We discuss everything from being dropped for Dinesh Chandimal to getting hit in the head by Jason Holder. You don't want to miss this one!
Oct 26, 202001:20:48
Instagram Verified ft. Hamza Tariq

Instagram Verified ft. Hamza Tariq

Hamza Tariq, the best keeper from the west, a champion with the TKR of the CPL and the Winnipeg Hawks of the GT20 drops in this week. Hamza shares his experiences from becoming a keeper, to playing alongside the likes of Hashim Amla, Dwayne Bravo, Umar...
Oct 19, 202001:07:46
Recurring Theme ft. Derek Perera

Recurring Theme ft. Derek Perera

Founder and Head Coach of the Ontario Cricket Academy, Derek Perera, drops into the podcast this week. We discuss everything from his journey to playing Cricket growing up in Canada, to starting his coaching journey, to what he sees as the future of...
Oct 12, 202001:15:21
"I Was Shittin' Myself" ft. Akash Gill

"I Was Shittin' Myself" ft. Akash Gill

What do Mohali, Toronto, Edmonton and New Zealand have in common? The answer is Akash Gill. Young and upcoming Canadian star talks about his journey through the ranks, and his travels across the globe chasing the dream of playing cricket at the highest...
Oct 05, 202001:11:21
"6 World Cups" ft. Ashish Bagai & Zubin Surkari

"6 World Cups" ft. Ashish Bagai & Zubin Surkari

Ashish Bagai and Zubin Surkari drop in this week to discuss everything from Under-19 tours, living in Australia, Coaching tips, playing with the likes of Sehwag and Sangakarra, to even doing some modelling, yes modelling. You do not want to miss the...
Sep 28, 202001:00:30
"Beauty Hassan" ft. Hassan Choghtai

"Beauty Hassan" ft. Hassan Choghtai

Hassan Choghtai, Managing Director of SportsLab Management, drops into the podcast this week. We discuss everything from his nickname, to having tea with Shoaib Akhtar and Wasim Akram, to starting his own sports management company. You don't want to...
Sep 07, 202049:37
"1 Percent"

"1 Percent"

Shady and Arsy discuss the events of the week, from Ashish Bagai and Shaheed Keshvani finding a bit of form to the shooting of Jacob Blake!
Aug 31, 202040:09
"Money on Red" ft. Nitish Kumar (Part 2)

"Money on Red" ft. Nitish Kumar (Part 2)

Nitish Kumar drops into the Podcast to wrap up the second half of the interview! He joins Arsy and Shady to discuss his career with playing for Canada, and some of the characters he's played alongside in his career
Aug 24, 202001:17:00
"Rude Not to Have One" ft. Nitish Kumar (Part 1)

"Rude Not to Have One" ft. Nitish Kumar (Part 1)

Nitish Kumar drops in this week for part 1 of a 2 part interview. He joins Arsy and Shady to discuss his Cricketing Journey over in the UK, playing at Repton School to Loughborough MCCU. Also, Shady and Arsy discuss the COVID-19 scare that brought local...
Aug 17, 202001:20:06
"Kill Them With Love" ft. Rizwan Mohamed

"Kill Them With Love" ft. Rizwan Mohamed

Rizwan Mohamed, CEO of the Vancouver Knights, of the GT20, joins Arsy and Shady to discuss everything from growing up in Trinidad to leading the inaugural Champions of the GT20.
Aug 03, 202001:14:10
Full Transparency ft. Farhan Khan

Full Transparency ft. Farhan Khan

"Tell it to me like I'm 5 Years Old"Farhan Khan drops in this week to meet up with Arsy and Shady to discuss his new role as General Secretary of Cricket Canada. We cover everything from what this new role means to what's next for Cricket in Canada.
Jul 27, 202048:38