Can cricket truly thrive in a football-crazy nation like Germany?
In this exclusive conversation, Kaushik Moulik sits down with Philipp Bächstädt — former German national cricketer, President of the German Cricket Club, celebrated presenter, and one of the key architects behind Germany’s modern cricket movement.
Together, they explore a powerful question:
What does it take to grow a global sport in unexpected soil?
In this episode:
• The evolution of cricket in Germany — from niche pastime to organized movement
• The unique challenges and emerging opportunities in a non-traditional cricketing nation
• Philipp’s journey from representing Germany on the field to shaping its cricketing future
• The cultural shifts and community energy driving grassroots growth
• How immigrant passion is merging with national ambition
From hidden pitches to international dreams, from diaspora dedication to institutional vision — discover how Germany is quietly positioning itself as cricket’s next frontier.
This is more than a sports conversation.
It’s a story about identity, integration, and ambition.
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