The Emerging Cricket Podcast

The boys tackle a range of cricketing action, from Ireland's effort against England in their Test match, to the action at the European Cricket League, where eight domestic champions of Europe captured the hearts of many around the world. No one stole the show more than new fan-favourite Romanian Pavel Florin, who we hear interviewed at the tournament.

We also wrap the Asian T20 World Cup Qualifier, where Singapore did their homework to beat out Nepal and others for a spot at the Global Qualifier. We discuss the first week of the Canadian Global T20, the death of the Hong Kong Sixes, and discuss action from Bermuda, where they and the Bahamas played out three matches.

We talk about the ICC’s decision to suspend Zimbabwe cricket, its effect on the sport in the nation, and globally  

The Euro T20 Slam squads are dissected, and again, the team bemoans the lack of Associate overseas players. 

Our GT20 Canada previews covers off the teams and the challenges at a new facility in Brampton. 

And what was once described as the ‘jewel in the crown’ of HK Cricket, then HK T20 Blitz is set to be axed. 

We also speak to Mexico Cricket Association Secretary Craig White about their ongoing process to have the sport appointed as a 'federation' within Mexico which will then cricket better access to government support and facilities across the country.

The boys are joined by Tasneem-Summer Khan (@summeryael on Twitter), who was part of the commentary team for the Ireland/Zimbabwe series. Despite the thrilling World Cup final the group bemoan the tournament format, before discussing Zimbabwe's tour of Ireland, Nepal's visit to Malaysia, Americas U19 World Cup Qualifying and the Pacific Games in Samoa, where scorecards have been tough to uncover.

The group also look at Denmark's two T20s against Finland, USA admin changes and the Criiio Cup, before rounding up the week in Emerging Cricket news.

In a not-to-be-missed chat Daniel Beswick (@dgbeswick1) sits down with ex-tech founder, global macro hedge fund manager, German men’s national team member and founder of the European Cricket League, Daniel Weston.

Weston explains the process of founding the ECL, as well as starting up German Cricket TV and the European Cricket Network.

From buying 18 Go Pros to broadcast action of the national team, to the explosive growth of German clubs around the country, Weston details his elaborate plan for Cricket to be Europe's summer bat and ball sport, by building the club structures and ultimately participation across the continent.

The boys wraps up the Women's Euro T20 World Cup qualifier, where the last entrant for the Global qualifier was locked up. We review Ireland's 'greensweep' of Zimbabwe, and discuss two separate European competitions coming up - the Franchise Euro T20 Slam and the European Cricket League, where 8 of Europe's domestic champions battle it out in La Manga.

For our ECL chat, we play a snippet of our chat with Daniel Weston, the founder of the league.

Part 2 of our two-part special with ESPN Cricinfo's Peter Della Penna. The team and Peter discuss Afghanistan's World Cup campaign, the Global Canadian T20 and round up other news bits and pieces from the Emerging Cricket world.

Part 1 of a two-part special with ESPN Cricinfo's Peter Della Penna. The team and Peter discuss Men's European T20 Qualifiers, Zimbabwe's Tour of the Netherlands, the Kwibuka Women's Tournament and more.

New recruit Dan Kelly (@djkelly0) chats with Netherlands head coach Ryan Campbell after their successful ODI and T20I series against Zimbabwe, building the next generation of Dutch stars and what the Euro T20 Slam means for cricket in the nation

In a bumper episode, we cover the sensational events in Japan where the PNG U19 team forfeited their last match, Afghanistan's winless World Cup, the T20 World Cup Europe Finals and the upcoming Netherlands v Zimbabwe ODI & T20I series.

We also speak to Japan head coach Dhugal Beddingfield after the country qualified for its first global ICC event after the Sano-hosted East Asia Pacific U19 Qualifier. 

Nick (@HeliocentCric) speaks with Craig White (@YourManInMexico) who is secretary of the Mexico Cricket Association.

He talks about developing cricket in the country, the time Fred Trueman played in Mexico, and the work that went into organising the recent Central American Championships, where Belize, Costa Rica, Panama and the MCC travelled to Reforma Athletic Club. Both men's and women's events were run concurrently.