Hindustan Times - HT Smartcast

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This is a podcast where Dhiman Sarkar and Vivek Krishnan of the Hindustan Times sports desk talk about the beautiful game. From transfers to tournaments, their discussions will cover what matters in football, in India and abroad. So, join them every week on Kicks For Free, if football is a matter of life and death -- or more -- for you. This is a Hindustan Times production brought to you by HT Smartcast.

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Latest episode

Sep 28, 2023

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Episodes

India's win and the ISL final 24.03.2023

In this episode, hosts Dhiman Sarkar and Vivek Krishnan discuss Anirudh Thapa's goal against Myanmar, Sunil Chhetri's misses and everything in between. Those penalties by Petratos and ISL's most successful team becoming history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeje Unplugged 16.03.2023

Vivek and Dhiman in conversation with former India striker Jeje Lalpekhlua talking about the highs of his career, the agony of ending his playing career at 32 and what it takes to win the Indian Super League Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Santosh Trophy's Riyadh rendezvous 09.03.2023

Vivek and Dhiman speak to Hindustan Times' colleague Shantanu Srivastava on what was good and what could have been better in the men's national championship in Saudi Arabia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of the Kolkata derby, Bhaichung Bhutia unplugged 23.02.2023

Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia played and starred in many Kolkata derbies during his career. He talks to us about his experience and also how things are at the All India Football Federation now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remembering Tulsidas Balaram 17.02.2023

In this special issue, Dhiman Sarkar talks to football writer Jaydeep Basu about the legendary forward who was such an important part of the 1962 Asian Games gold medal winning team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The worst of times for Manchester City? 09.02.2023

The Premier League has charged Manchester City for alleged breaches of financial rules. Hosts Dhiman Sarkar and Vivek Krishnan discuss their plight and also look ahead to the Champions League Round of 16 fixtures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Gakpo to Gallego, the movers and shakers of January 02.02.2023

A look at the major ins and outs from Europe and elsewhere in the January transfer window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Arsenal go all the way in the Premier League? 27.01.2023

We discuss Arsenal's victory over Manchester United and whether they can go all the way. Also up for discussion is the prospect of Lionel Messi playing club football in Saudi Arabia and AIFF's 25-year roadmap for the growth of Indian football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A World Cup final for the ages - France vs Argentina 19.12.2022

In this episode of the Kicks for Free podcast, hosts Dhiman Sarkar & Vivek Krishnan discuss Lionel Messi's legacy and relive a final that will be spoken about for as long as the World Cup is held. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking ahead to the World Cup final 18.12.2022

The two best teams, Argentina and France, are in the final. We discuss Messi and Mbappe, recent finals and other subplots from the game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FIFA Semi-final 2: France make second successive final 15.12.2022

In this episode, hosts Dhiman Sarkar and Vivek Krishnan review the second semi-final of the FIFA World Cup tournament where they talk about why France is good at getting the job done and what Morocco needs to do to build on this run in Qatar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FIFA Semi-final 1: Messi, Alvarez take Argentina to the final 14.12.2022

At the age of 35, Messi is still running the show. In this episode of the Kicks for Free podcast, hosts Dhiman Sarkar & Vivek Krishnan speak about his greatness and looks ahead to the second semi-final between France and Morocco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking ahead to Argentina vs Croatia semi-final 13.12.2022

In this episode of the Kicks for Free podcast, hosts Vivek Krishnan and Dhiman Sarkar discuss the importance of Lionel Messi and Luka Modric and where the semi-final is likely to be decided. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morocco make history, will face France in semis 11.12.2022

We look back at Morocco's historic win over Portugal and France's 2-1 victory against England Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brazil stumble, Messi leads Argentina to semis 10.12.2022

Both the quarter-finals on Friday were decided by a penalty shootout. While Brazil lost to Croatia, Argentina pipped Netherlands to keep Messi's World Cup dream alive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking ahead to Brazil vs Croatia and Argentina vs Netherlands 09.12.2022

In this episode, hosts Vivek Krishnan and Dhiman Sarkar talk about why Brazil and Argentina will go into their respective quarter-final matches as favourites Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morocco upset Spain, Portugal thrash Switzerland 07.12.2022

Hosts Vivek Krishnan & Dhiman Sarkar discuss Morocco's historic achievement and why Portugal may be a better team without Ronaldo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brazil cruise against Korea, Croatia pip Japan 06.12.2022

Hosts Vivek Krishnan and Dhiman Sarkar discuss Brazil's 4-1 win over South Korea and why Croatia's experience helped them prevail against Japan in the penalty shootout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mbappe magic takes France to quarters 05.12.2022

Mbappe has nine goals in just 11 World Cup appearances. He is just 23. Can anybody stop the French forward? Hosts Vivek Krishnan and Dhiman Sarkar talk about Mbappe's magic that took France to quarters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Messi's magic left foot to the fore again 04.12.2022

Argentina and Netherlands progressed to the quarter-finals on Saturday. We discuss that and look ahead to France vs Poland and England vs Senegal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More upsets in FIFA World Cup 03.12.2022

Portugal lose to South Korea and Brazil go down to Cameroon on the final day of the group stage. We also look ahead to Netherlands versus US and Argentina versus Australia in the Round of 16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A day of incredible drama at FIFA World Cup 02.12.2022

Japan advance to the Round of 16 after a 2-1 win over Spain as Germany make a group-stage exit for the second successive campaign Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FIFA World Cup: Messi's Argentina advance to Round of 16 01.12.2022

By beating Poland 2-0, Argentina show why they were one of the tournament favorites coming into the World Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FIFA World Cup: England, US, Netherlands and Senegal advance 30.11.2022

In this episode, hosts Vivek Krishnan and Dhiman Sarkar discuss the final round of matches from Group A and B. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FIFA World Cup: Brazil, Portugal advance to Round of 16 29.11.2022

In this episode, hosts Vivek Krishnan and Dhiman Sarkar discuss why defensive midfielder Casemiro is so integral to the way Brazil plays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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