Cow Corner
Cow Corner with Somesh is a conversational podcast inspired by cricket’s most unusual corner of the field. Each episode begins with curiosity and follows the discussion wherever it leads, featuring guests from different walks of life. It explores their experiences, passions, challenges, and turning points. The tone is relaxed and candid: no rush, no agenda, just honest conversation over a cup of tea.
Episodes
Cow Corner with Gaurav Pokhrel
Gaurav Pokhrel is a social media commentator, a social critique if you may say. If you haven't read his sharp political comments and skepticism regarding Nepal's governance and socio-economic policies, you are missing something.But above all, he is a passionate follower of cricket frequently turning his witty commentary toward the pitch to analyze matches, teams, and sports administration.
Rubina Chhetry: Captain, Nepal Cricket Team
Rubina Chhetry is an icon for many sportspersons in Nepal. And her story is nothing but inspirational. From being raised by a single mother to being denied passport to travel with Nepal national team, she's seen it all. And she's also seen herself becoming the first ever Nepali cricketer to register a hat-trick in an ICC event, when she singlehandedly defeated Singapore women's team when they requ
Navin Khatiwada; Former Journalist (Sports)
Navin Khatiwada has many faces, one of which is that of a sports journalist. Though he's worked for other beats, Navin remains quintessential sports journalist, as he says he enjoyed it more than any other field of work. He has worked extensively in Radio, TV, Print and Online news. I may have started liking him because we had similar tastes. He enjoyed watching the same players that I did, suppor
Sushil Chaugai, Cricketer - Nepal
To those who watched Nepali Cricket in 80s and early 90s, Sushil Chaugai was an allrounder who batted with gumption and bowled with guile. His biggest weapon being swing in conditions that may not favor seam bowling. Yet, Chaugai is better known for his fiery temper with the cricketers whom he managed, especially for Kalaiya Cricket Club in Nepal. Strange, none of his wards complain for his temper
Yub Raj Sedhai, Physician
Yub Raj might have taken up cricket full time - at least given it go with full throttle - had he not had Nepal's illustrious cricketers of that generation as his friends. They made sure his cricketing ambition remained limited to academic interest and school squad. But that could not diminish the interest his uncle ignited in him, while he was little bigger than a toddler.
A doctor by profession,
Sanjeev Pokharel; Blogger
Sanjeev Pokharel is Anthropologist by academics. But he doesn't want to wear it on his sleeves too seriously. He says, 'In our chats, we don't have to bring in our field of discipline all the time. Carrying a bit of 'Common Sense' in talks is enough."
Needless to say, he is one of the most sought after commentators in Nepal's media.
In this chat on #CowCorner, we talk about his take on #Cricket, h
Sanjam Regmi; Cricketer, Nepal
Sanjam Regmi is perhaps the most talkative Nepali Cricketer. He has opinions and he doesn't hesitate to share it with anyone. He always used to ask me, in my cricket reporting days, "Did you read this book?" and would throw names of 3-4 titles. I would not say no, even if I had not read the book. Perhaps I feared being taken as a lesser reporter than I wanted to be seen as.
Sanjam played for the n
Sita Ranamagar, Vice Captain, Nepal Cricket Team
Sita Ranamagar has been in #Nepali Team since Nepal played its first International Women's cricket match. Barring 2009, when she was not selected in the team, Sita has been mainstay of Nepal's women team. Not being selected in 2009 changed her life, as then she turned her game around completely to become main batter of the team from being a bowler who was named as best bowler in her debut internat
Cafe Kavita in Cow Corner; Conversation with Janak Poudyal, Jeevan Karki and Rupesh Shrestha
Janak Poudyal, Jotare Dhaiba (Jeevan Karki) and Rupesh Shrestha are poets that need no introduction in Nepal. I, Somesh Verma, have had the luxury of working with them. Needless to say, they are among my favorite colleagues apart from being favorite poets.
They, along with another fine poet Kamal Kumar, created a forum called Cafe Kavita, bringing Nepali poets to Cafe Culture of Kathmandu. Though
Bardan Chalise, Former Cricketer, Nepal
Bardan Chalise was what you wanted your favorite cricketer to be. Busy on the field, scoring quick 30-40s, chipping in with a couple of important wickets off opposition, added to his electric fielding. Vice captain of the glorious Nepali team to Under 19 World Cup in 2002 - when Sri Lanka international Roy Dias took the boys to New Zealand - Bardan was instrumental for Nepal's fortunes, especially
Raamesh Koirala, Cardiac Surgeon
If you know about Nepal's medical field it would be difficult to miss the name Raamesh Koirala, for he is the surgeon who operated upon notorious criminal mastermind Charles Sobhraj. Koirala's fame may have come from his academics, but he's an accomplished writer with a few novels to his name already.
When he's not busy operating upon hearts, he can be seen engaging on #Twitter, where his wit and
Pabitra Raut, Journalist, Lawyer and Nepal's First Female Cricket scorer
Pabitra Raut wears many hats. A lawyer by academics, Pabitra was a journalist for Radio and also Newspaper. She learnt #cricket scoring because she wanted to learn cricket terms better than others. Also trained as a cricket umpire. And she says, cricket is family... No wonder her family members turn to her whenever they need legal advice, and they're found at her household during festivals.
Pabutr
Damakant Jayshi, Former Journalist, Nepal
Damakant Jayshi is a famous name in Nepal's English language Journalism. More famously known as DK - even before Dinesh Karthik burst into International Cricket - among friends and colleagues, Damakant had made waves in Nepal's journalism. Known for his straight shooting conversation and meticulous working, almost round the clock, DK is not likely to become a diplomat ever.
Here DK talks about wha
Binod Das, Former Captain, Nepal Cricket
Binod Das has had an exemplary #Cricket career for Nepal. The finest of Nepali fast bowlers - notably in the longer version - and a solid batsman, often underrated, Binod also captained Team Nepal. One of the best Cricket minds in Nepal, Binod has also coached Nepal Team. Here he shares his story with Somesh Verma. Binod tweets as @binodsum
Anil Ghimire, Former Sports Journalist (Nepal)
Anil Ghimire was a known Sports Journalist in Nepal. A person with a physique of a player himself, #Cricket has been a passion with him. A supporter of South African team when Nepal is not playing, Anil feels desperately wants Proteas to win the World Cup or Nepal to play Test matches.
Lately he is more known on Twitter circle for pointing out mistakes of online news portals. He scares Edito
Sudin Pokhrel aka DA 69
Sudin Pokhrel is among the pioneer rappers in Nepal. His talent for singing in only surpassed by his love for #Cricket. Given a choice, he would rather don #Nepal Jersey than get an award for his singing. Here he talks about his love for Cricket and what the game means in his life. He tweets as @SudinPokhrel
Pawan Agrawal, former Nepal Captain
Pawan Agrawal was captain of Nepal Cricket Team before Nepali #Cricket was fashionable. His nuanced view on Cricket and Cricket management is much sought after in Nepali media. We present no-holds barred conversation with Pawan. He tweets as @pawan_agrawal73
Sohan Shrestha, former Journalist
Sohan Shrestha used to be the thick, bold voice of Nepali Radio News, when Nepali private FM radios began disseminating news in late 90s. Of late, he's hung up his journalist shoes for Corporate suits. However, that hasn't diminished his love for Cricket, which began as a young kid growing up in Nepalgunj. He tweets as @ssohan
Akhilesh Upadhyay, former Chief Editor, The Kathmandu Post
The name Akhilesh Upadhyay needs no introduction in Nepal. He has been the longest serving Chief Editor of The Kathmandu Post. Many don't know that he began his career as a sports journalist and is a big time sports buff. A die-hard Liverpool fan, he follows a range of sports - including his most recent fondness for motor-racing and newly knighted Lewis Hamilton. You just have to listen to him to
Binod Pandey, Sports Journalist (Part 2)
Binod Pandey is a known name in #Nepali #Sports #Journalism. A name that cannot be ignored when it comes to Cricket Writing in #Nepal, Binod has spent over 2 decades in Journalism. He's an informal go-to person for many, if they need Nepali Cricket statistics. In the second of the two-part conversation, Binod talks about cricketers, past and present... #BinodPandey
Binod Pandey, Sports Journalist (Part 1)
Binod Pandey is a known name in #Nepali #Sports #Journalism. A name that cannot be ignored when it comes to Cricket Writing in #Nepal, Binod has spent over 2 decades in Journalism. He's an informal go-to person for many, if they need Nepali Cricket statistics. In the first of the two-part conversation, Binod talks about his cricket writing...
#BinodPandey
Pubudu Dassanayake. former Head Coach, Nepal Cricket Team (Part 2)
Pubudu Dassanayake played Test Cricket for Sri Lanka and represented #Canada in Cricket World Cup. Later he coached Canada to Cricket World Cup. In Nepal he enjoys status of a star, bigger than many #Nepali cricket players. He was the head coach #Nepal Cricket Team when it qualified for T20 World Cup in 2014. In the second of two-part conversation, Pubudu talks about his days as a coach and what m
Pubudu Dassanayake, former Cricket Player, Sri Lanka & Canada (Part 1)
Pubudu Dassanayake played Test Cricket for Sri Lanka and represented #Canada in Cricket World Cup. Later he coached Canada to Cricket World Cup. In Nepal he enjoys status of a star, having been head coach of #Nepal Cricket Team. In the first of two-part conversation, Pubudu talks about his days as a cricketer, his success, struggles and also his regrets!
#Cricket #WorldCup #SriLanka
Satish Pandey, Public Health Professional
Known on #Nepali Twitter circle for his love for Statistics and Cricket, Satish Pandey is a Public Health professional. In his youth, he played as an all-rounder for Kathmandu Khel Mandal (KKM), a well known cricket Club in #Kathmandu, #Nepal. His observations of the game is second to none, as you will hear in this episode!
Saurabh B Singh, Medical Doctor
Saurabh B Singh is a medical doctor, who practices his trade in #USA. An old school cricket fan, Saurabh still loves to watch a Test match over T20. He talks about how it was growing up with cricket in #Nepal in the 90s and what he loves about this game...
Bhaskar Gyawali, former Journalist
Bhaskar Gyawali, a former sports journalist from #Nepal who worked with big media houses like #Kantipur Television and #Republica National Daily, talks about his love for Cricket through the years...
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