"What do they know of cricket, who only cricket know?" Ahmer Naqvi and Osman Samiuddin look at cricket from beyond the runs and wickets to the larger sociocultu...
PAK v SA Test squad, Sadness of Shaheen, Champions Trophy drama - Episode 71 - Batta Fast Manjan
Pakistan's men's squad for the tour to South Africa featured the omission of Shaheen Afridi, a development that was more sad than shocking. We debate the rest of the squad, and then get into the absolute sh*tshow that has been the Champions Trophy hosting crisis.00:00 Reflections on Pakistan's Test Squad05:52 The Future of Shaheen Afridi's Career09:13 Do Tests still offer the same legacy as white-ball?14:50 Why Pakistan is a graveyard for bowlers17:51 Sajid Khan's Exclusion and Its Implications20:55 Hope for Mohammed Abbas's Return31:26 More complaints about how we've ruined our pacers39:39 The Hybrid Model Controversy 50:28 BCCI's Actual Stance on Security Concerns56:38 The Ineffectiveness of ICC LeadershipFollow us on Youtube!
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Patreon Q&As 3 - Who was the best player in each decade, what will happen to the CT, and more! Episode 70
00:00 Introduction to the Q&A Session01:09 Who was the best Test player in every decade from the '50s onwards?16:30 What will happen with the PCB, ICC and the BCCI in the Champions Trophy?34:06 Which bowlers should make the squad for the SA tour? 37:59 What are the pop-culture implications of 1987-era Imran Khan being present today and dating Taylor Swift?47:40 Did the recent series wins hide deeper structural problems in the men's team?51:12 How much do individuals end up influencing bilateral cricket relations between India and Pakistan?57:02 Players you thought would be great but weren't/Thoughts on Umar Akmal1:00:15 Lovely anecdote about Osman and Bob Woolmer1:04:30 Does Afridi still make the 21st century Pak Test XI as an opener?1:05:07 Who should be in Pak men's T20 squad?Follow us on Youtube!
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22 Saal Baad Pakistan beat Australia - Episode 69 - Pak vs Oz ODI Review
00:00 CONGRATES TO PACE LOVERS05:48 Seeing Pakistan cricket as a work of art rather than sport08:54 Haris Rauf: Pace is Pace Yaar11:59 The Game Changing Impact of Tape Ball Cricket21:20 Pakistan’s pacers rediscovering their groove22:58 Demythologising the Mighty 90s25:10 Saim Ayub and the Saeed Anwar comparisons37:42 Rizwan's Captaincy: A New Perspective47:39 Political Ramifications of the Champions Trophy01:01:27 The Future of ICC DynamicsFollow us on Youtube!
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Aqib's 11 - Episode 68 - Sajid & Noman help Aqib and Aleem Dar script epic heist
Recently paroled con artist Aqib Javed is traveling around the country gathering people for his next big scheme: to rob three Tests owned by the ever ruthless English cricket team. With the aid of a right hand man named Aleem Dar, an umpire out of retirement, a Shani, a boundary dealer, a bald offie, a smooth leftie, an explosives expert, two failing openers, and a bitter casino mogul, they make up Aqib's Eleven, out to make one very big score.00:00 Celebrating an Unbelievable Victory03:10 The Context of Pakistan's Test drought06:07 The Rise of Unsung Heroes - Sajid and Noman12:01 The Importance of Unpredictability 14:53 How to explain Haal20:54 The Randomness of this duo working out24:02 Is Pakistan Cricket Embarrassed of Home Advantage?34:14 Aleem Dar's Insights 36:43 Why this series was basically Ocean's 11 with Aqib as Clooney and Aleem Dar as Brad Pitt38:31 Saud Shaqeel's Remarkable Innings40:53 Rizwan's Exceptional Keeping Skills44:52 Traditional Test Cricket vs. Bazball, Rohitball etc49:47 Can Pakistan make this their new formula for home tests?01:00:38 Why home advantage mattersFollow us on Youtube!
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Pakistan vs England 3rd Men's Test Preview - Episode 68
Iss haftay hum ne episode mei title baad mei likha hai.00:00 Introduction and Match Preview02:55 Pindi pitch and the toss06:01 Gillespie ka GOAT quote14:58 Plot twist - the pitch kept lower than it turned17:52 Celebrating Sajid & Noman23:05 The challenges of captaining a 1+3 spin attack31:34 In praise of Jamie Smith40:00 Ranking both team's chances52:50 Plans for SA & WI series and revisionism on pitchesFollow us on Youtube!
"What do they know of cricket, who only cricket know?" Ahmer Naqvi and Osman Samiuddin look at cricket from beyond the runs and wickets to the larger sociocultural context of the sport.
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