Bangladesh has defeated Pakistan for the first time ever in Test cricket. Here are our thoughts on their historic win. Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com/ Timestamps 0:00 - Pakistan's first defeat vs Bangladesh in Tests 6:57 - Rawalpindi pitch and no specialist spinner 12:23 - Pakistan's first innings and declaration decision 19:02 - Shan Masood's place in the team & Pakistan's dismissals in 2nd innings 23:35 - Babar Azam's recent test form 30:31 - Bangladesh's pace attack 32:20 - Babar Azam's drought of centuries and looking ahead 38:35 - Pakistan's search for a specialist spinner 41:52 - Test series on the line and finding our home advantage 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

Here's an episode catching up with developments at the PCB and previewing the Pakistan Vs Bangladesh test series. Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 3:42 - M. Nawaz video breakdown & Bashaar explains that leave 16:30 - GT20 & Usman Khawaja podcast review 22:34 - PCB NOC issue & how much money Pakistan players make 38:26 - A new era under Shan Masood & Waqar Younis is back in PCB 45:30 - Pakistan's home season, new chief curator & Mohsin Naqvi the chairman 51:15 - Pakistan squad review: Imam dropped, Huraira back 58:50 - Abrar Ahmed is released from the squad and Pakistan's all out pace attack 1:01:29 - Important season for Babar Azam 1:05:20 - Nazar bowled to an Afghanistan Test Cricketer 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

Afghanistan defeats Australia in perhaps their greatest win in history. THAT and more T20 World Cup discussions on this episode. 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - T20 World Cup round-up 5:38 - Afghanistan Vs Australia review 17:35 - India in this T20 World Cup so far 34:18 - Top 4 probable and South Africa's time to finally win a trophy? 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

In this episode, the lads talk about Pakistan's last excellent bowling all-rounder, Abdul Razzaq, and how the search is an ongoing one. #Cricket #Babarazam #Pakistan

In this episode, the boys talk about the Pakistanis losing against Afghanistan in Sharjah, the squad, and the mindset of the Pakistani camp. As well as touching the famous South African win against West Indies that broke world records.

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In this episode, the boys wrap up the PSL and talk about one of the best finals they've ever seen. Then the India vs Aus series where SKY somehow went for duck THRICE on a first ball. Yikes.

In this episode, the boys talk about the PSL, the squad for Pakistan vs Afghanistan series, and New Zealand potentially saving Test Cricket?! Connect:  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/point_backward  Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2lNbQxjAxGwKKswH54v40R?si=59292c7431124275  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod

In Today's episode, the lads talk about how alive and well the state of Test Match cricket is, how they witnessed the greatest test match of all time, and how Maddy Wazz is making comeback... kinda. 

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In this episode, the lads talk about the PSL and its overall relevance instead besides entertainment and bliss. Then they talk about Azam Khan's blistering innings!  #psl #cricket #pakistan

The podcast is back. The PSL is back. It's a good time to be alive. The boys discuss the opening couple of games of the PSL including Babar Azam vs Mohammad Amir and where that animosity stems from. 

In this episode, the lads introduce this new chapter of the evolution of the podcast. A FULL CRICKET PODCAST ONLY.

Pakistan is officially out of T20 world cup. What happens next? 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Pakistan is out of the T20 WC 6:28 - Pitches in New York 10:42 - Reports of rifts in the team, Babar's captaincy & inconsistency in PCB 24:04 - Issues with Pakistan's squad selection 30:47 - Future of Babar's captaincy and Gary Kirsten's message 41:00 - Pakistan Cricket's savior complex 47:55 - What happens next? New captain, future of Imad & Amir 1:05:46 - Rating Pakistan cricket shows 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

Pakistan finally wins, but can they still make it to the Super 8s? THAT and India vs USA review along with a round of the T20 WC so far. 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Pakistan get their first win and thoughts on this T20 WC 6:01 - Pakistan vs Canada Review 18:16 - Pakistan's qualification scenario 22:11 - Australia can help eliminate England 26:50 - India Vs USA Review 35:23 - How ICC can make cricket more interesting 40:13 - Final thoughts on India Vs USA 41:59 - NZ is virtually eliminated 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

Pakistan just pulled off the biggest choke in its cricket history against India. Here's what we have to say about that. 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Pakistan bottles the chase vs India 8:25 - Pakistan's bowling performance 11:32 - Babar Azam is not clutch 18:13 - Babar taking captaincy back and rifts in the team 28:22 - What is Wahab Riaz's role? 31:58 - Usman Khan and PSL is a scam 38:21 - Rizwan's poor shot selection and Pakistan's lack of intent 43:38 - What was Imad Wasim doing and Iftikhar is a flop 48:44 - What is Shadab's role in this team and feeling for Naseem Shah 52:15 - What's next for Pakistan? 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

Pakistan was stunned by USA in their T20 World Cup opener. Here are our thoughts on trying to make sense of the whole situation. 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Moment of silence 0:50 - Pakistan lose to USA 3:46 - Pakistan lost to an IT Engineer 8:59 - Pakistan's timid mindset and body language 14:10 - Babar's ugliest knock and when will he be CLUTCH? 20:12 - Pakistani fan's investment in this team 24:42 - The end of Azam Khan? 35:07 - When will Iftikhar Ahmed finish matches for Pakistan? 39:36 - Pakistan's bowling struggles 43:30 - Pakistan's death bowling and super over 51:43 - Pakistan's qualification scenario and looking ahead 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

India vs Ireland (mis)match review! 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - What was that pitch? 6:32 - Logistical issues in NY and ICC's favoritism to India 10:45 - India's team combination, playing style, and prepping vs Pakistan 19:03 - Round up of other games 21:42 - Rishabh Pant is back for India 23:33 - India vs Pakistan tickets 25:56 - Yuvraj Singh the commentator?! 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

A T20 World Cup QnA episode. Thanks for sending in your questions! 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - QnA episode is HERE 2:05 - Why is Pakistan persisting with Azam Khan? 8:31 - Why was Abbas Afridi picked over Wasim Jr.? 10:50 - Will Pakistan play 4 pacers and Amir vs Naseem Shah? 14:10 - Pakistan's need for a fast bowling all rounder 16:09 - Has Babar's captaincy improved? 18:13 - Should Pakistan open with Fakhar and bench Saim? 20:00 - Where are Pakistan's reserves? 22:18 - Babar's struggles against spin 24:35 - Which associate nation might sneak into super 8s? 26:23 - Should Shadab Khan play this world cup? 27:56 - Is Rizwan in our t20 11? 30:50 - Should Saim Ayub be tried in the middle order? 33:10 - Should Pakistan go with Rizwan-Babar opening pair? 35:08 - What would be different if Shaheen was captain? 38:40 - Do Pakistani players lack Mamba mentality? 42:00 - One player we would love to see in Pakistan's squad 43:01 - Abrar for Shadab? 44:44 - What kind of tournament will Babar have? 46:18 - Who would win in a super over between Nazar and Bashaar and our highest scores 48:23 - Dark horses for the tournament 49:32 - Fakhar and Saim as openers? 50:32 - Who should be captain after Babar Azam? 54:22 - Outro 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

Here's our first impressions of the 2024 T20 World Cup. 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - The T20 World Cup is HERE 2:33 - Canada vs USA 11:38 - Game times in this World Cup 17:35 - PNG vs West Indies cut it tight 20:18 - Namibia vs Oman goes to super over 24:00 - SA vs SL, NYC pitch and outfield 34:07 - Looking ahead 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

This is an episode reviewing the Pakistan Vs England T20I series and previewing Pakistan's T20 World Cup. 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Pakistan lose 2-0 to England 4:34 - Pakistan WC squad announcement and Pakistan's recent series 13:22 - Riz-Bar is back, the end of Saim Ayub and a captain's role 23:40 - Cyberbullying and the Azam Khan debate 53:18 - Iftikhar Ahmed in 2024 56:35 - Backward Point's Pakistan 11 vs USA 1:14:28 - Haris Rauf is back and Pakistan's chances this T20 WC 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

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Backward Point's T20 World Cup Preview is here!

🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - T20 World Cup Preview is here! 7:02 - Pakistan kit review thanks to Pavilion Sports 14:09 - Cricket's rise in North America and the biggest T20 WC 20:52 - A look at the groups and cricket capitalism 32:04 - ICC's responsibility to grow the game 37:04 - Super 8 predictions 41:30 - Top 4 predictions 45:52 - Pakistan's chances this World Cup 51:10 - Is England the best T20 team right now? 53:32 - Finals predictions 58:06 - Top run scorer 1:01:18 - Top wicket-taker 1:03:15 - Players to watch out for 1:04:49 - Outro
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Enjoy this episode with Usman Khawaja as he talks about his Pakistani heritage, growing up in Australia and his mindset shift while making a comeback in the Australian test team. Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:33 - Cricket in North America and India Vs Pakistan games 7:07 - Growing up in Australia, inspirations & diversity in Australian cricket 13:37 - Usman's dad's belief in him, respecting cricket & friendship w/ Warner 19:52 - Australian cricket mentality and leagues breaking down barriers 22:35 - Ashes rivalry, getting abused at Lord's, and zoning out crowds 26:52 - Usman's aviation journey and Nazar's fear of flying 31:10 - Debut for Australia and come back in 2015 37:33 - Unbelievable comeback in 2022 and Lebron James celebration 44:54 - Saeed Ajmal "Science is the man" moment explained 48:45 - Getting mistaken for a Pakistani player & sledging in Urdu 51:10 - The Test documentary, religion vs culture and raising kids in Australia 58:44 - Trusting God's plan and principles Usman lives by 1:05:13 - How often does he have Pakistani food? 1:07:27 - Would you ever coach Pakistan? 1:11:33 - Favourite ICC trophy Australia has won 💼 Support us on Patreon:   / backwardpointpodcast   🎮 Join our Discord community:   / discord   🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram:   / backwardpointpod   🐦 Twitter / X :   / point_backward   🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

We had T20 World Cup Champion Carlos Brathwaite on the podcast this week! I'm sure you all REMEMBER THE NAME. 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:35 - Balancing school and cricket 6:09 - The story of the 2016 T20 WC and his heroic innings in the final 15:45 - The bat Carlos used in the final 19:59 - Ian Bishop's iconic commentary moment 23:35 - Pressures of living up to the expectation & battling imposter syndrome 29:09 - Advice to younger self 33:18 - Being an ambassador for the T20 World Cup 36:30 - Prediction for T20 World Cup 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

Pakistan beat Ireland 2-1 in a much-important series in their build-up to the T20 WC. 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - The broadcasting quality and value of this series 5:44 - Pakistan's loss in the first T20I 8:19 - Rizwan 2.0 is HERE and Pakistan's struggles batting first 15:45 - Mindset shift from the 2nd T20I & why is Saim a flop so far? 26:10 - Where is Abrar and Shadab Khan's bowling 30:21 - Azam Khan in the runs and Babar Azam's six-hitting 34:15 - Shaheen Afridi is back in rhythm and Haris Rauf's comeback 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

Tickets for 🏏 Cricket Night at the Park: https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/tickets/theme-days/cricket-night This is an episode reviewing every T20 WC squad announced to date. 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - T20 WC Squads are out (except Pakistan's) 4:35 - Australia 10:47 - England 19:05 - India 35:11 - New Zealand 39:40 - South Africa 42:58 - West Indies 48:51 - Afghanistan 51:35 - Canada 56:29 - USA 1:03:39 - Ireland, PNG, Uganda, Oman, Scotland and Nepal 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

Tickets for 🏏 Cricket Night at the Park: https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/tickets/theme-days/cricket-night Here's an episode looking back at every T20 World Cup. Let us know your favorite in the comments below! 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Welcome to BP's legacy pod 2:28 - 2007 T20 World Cup 22:38 - 2009 T20 World Cup 34:52 - 2010 T20 World Cup 40:42 - 2012 T20 World Cup 49:37 - 2014 T20 World Cup 58:36 - 2016 T20 World Cup 1:09:10 - 2021 T20 World Cup 1:19:48 - 2022 T20 World Cup 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard! #t20worldcup #pakistancricket #cricket

Pakistan's 7-man selection committee has announced the 18 man squad for the Ireland and England series which included some shocking inclusions. Here are our thoughts. 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Pakistan's squad announced 7:41 - How did Hassan Ali make the team? 13:28 - Salman Agha's inclusion 17:15 - Why is Muhammad Haris being ignored? 25:28 - Babar Azam's responsibility as captain and Haris's future 30:49 - Pakistan's need for a fast bowling all-rounder 35:09 - Pakistan's top order and possible playing 11 for the world cup 44:02 - Thoughts on T20 WC Anthem and Pak's record in WI 47:30 - Our squad and playing 11 for the world cup 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

Welcome to the Islamabad United Podcast, hosted and produced by Backward Point. Enjoy this podcast with Rehan Ul Haq, the GM of Islamabad United as he walks us through the team’s journey throughout the years. Hosted and produced by ​⁠ ​⁠ Design & BTS by Finoto Studio 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - How Rehan got involved with Islamabad United & what does a Team Manager do? 6:00 - Difference between managing Islamabad United Vs Pakistan Team & being star-struck 10:28 - Memories of winning PSL 1 and PSL 3 17:01 - Relationship with Dean Jones and his impact on Islamabad United 22:45 - Islamabad United's emerging picks and Shadab Khan's growth as an individual 30:35 - Players relationship with Islamabad United 34:03 - What Rehan has learned from his PSL journey? 37:03 - The story of how Islamabad United picked Naseem Shah along with Hunain and Ubaid 46:29 - Should the PSL go for an auction model? 49:05 - Rehan's experience with the Pakistan team and his toughest day at the World Cup 54:51 - Mental health, team psychologist, and message to fans

Pakistan cling on to tie the T20i series against a 3rd string NZ team. Some will say Pakistan has ended this series with more questions than answers. Here are our thoughts. 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Pakistan ties series vs NZ 3:16 - Kakul training camp aftermath 7:30 - Pakistan's new opening pair and Saim Ayub 11:30 - Babar's captaincy and middle-over batting issues 16:17 - Iftikhar Ahmed struggles against spin 20:43 - The Usman Khan experiment 27:07 - Does Pakistan need Azam Khan and T20 bilaterals 31:41 - Mohammad Amir's comeback, Haris Rauf's place and bench strength 37:05 - Looking ahead to Pakistan's tour to the UK and T20 WC 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

Welcome to the first episode of the Islamabad United Podcast, hosted and produced by Backward Point. Enjoy Naseem Shah’s FIRST ever podcast! Hosted and produced by ​⁠​⁠ Design & BTS by Finoto Studio ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Injury, rehab and missing the ODI world cup 3:50 - Early cricketing days and struggles 8:22 - Naseem’s father on his and his brother’s careers 10:55 - Naseem’s brothers journey, their inclusion to Islamabad United and Ubaid’s 19 WC performance 15:43 - Test match hattrick and what keeps Naseem humble 21:30 - Who supported Naseem during his injury period 23:57 - Naseem being the “owner” of Manchester United & the story of his trade to Islamabad United 28:04 - Bowling to Virat Kohli on T20i debut and pressures of playing against India 31:26 - Spell in 2022 T20 WC final 33:33 - Batting heroics vs Afghanistan and why Naseem takes his batting seriously 43:06 - Looking ahead at this PSL and why is he called “Lillee”

Pakistan vs New Zealand series preview is here! 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro, RCB and Babar's match-winning hundreds 7:02 - Kakul training camp 11:22 - Shaheen's cryptic Instagram story 15:34 - Pakistan's selection committee and Wahab as Senior Team Manager 23:02 - Mohammad Haris dropped from the squad 30:04 - Usman Khan risks it all for PCB and Pakistan's domestic cricket 39:28 - New Zealand's C team is here and Pakistan's strategy for this series 42:53 - Pakistan's opening pair dilemma and why Riz-Bar was average 49:24 - Ihsanullah's injury and PCB's incompetent medical team 56:20 - Naseem's new ad 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

Disclaimer: This episode was shot on Friday, March 29th, before Babar Azam was announced as Captain for the Pakistani Cricket Team. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:45 - Our biggest misconception before joining Islamabad United 5:40 - The decision to bring back Imad & Amir 8:48 - Was Imad's performance really great & why wasn't he on the IU pod? 11:55 - Did IU win because of the collab with BP? 13:20 - Are PSL performances inflated? 15:40 - How will Babar's PSL stats translate over to PCT? 17:50 - Pakistan's opening pair for T20 WC 21:15 - Our best memory while shooting the IU pod and who we had the most fun shooting with 25:12 - Should Backward Point go to other leagues? 29:03 - What did we notice about Shadab Khan in person? 31:39 - Why is PSL so far behind from the IPL and in decline? 38:30 - Rate the PSL 9, positives and adding new teams 40:28 - Pakistan's opening pair and Mohammad Rizwan's future in T20Is 47:50 - Does Azam Khan belong in the national team? 54:03 - Should Babar Azam take back the captaincy? 55:50 - Would we do this collab again? 56:35 - Pakistan playing 11 for T20 WC 58:23 - Which PSL team do we support? 58:40 - Best emerging find this PSL 59:30 - Babar Azam on Backward Point when? 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

The biggest collab in Pakistan cricket podcast is here! Ahmer Naqvi from  @BattaFast  joins us to talk all things cricket and Pakistan cricket. 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - How did Batta Fast start and the infamous group chat 13:58 - Cricket becoming a "job" 22:03 - Nazar got grilled by Ahmer in 2017?! 29:58 - How Ahmer's interest in cricket started and why we watch sports 43:00 - How Batta Fast evolved and how Ahmer deals with hate comments? 52:49 - Current state of Pakistan cricket media 58:37 - Thoughts on Riz-Bar and Pakistan's T20 approach 1:13:08 - Saim Ayub rant and toxic work environments 1:21:10 - Empathizing with the players and their humble backgrounds 1:31:28 - End of Pakistan's wholesome era 1:35:40 - Ahmer's cat and will Pakistan host CT? 1:38:00 - Amir's spelling CT17 final vs Shaheen's spell in 2021 T20 WC 1:39:52 - Any pressure on developing more "moments" 1:41:32 - Book recommendations 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard! #cricket #cricketpodcast

Babar Azam has been reappointed as Pakistan's white-ball captain. What next? 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Babar is back as Pakistan's white-ball captain 3:42 - Looking back at Babar Azam's captaincy era 10:29 - Babar's batting as a captain in the last few tournaments 14:29 - Trophies Pakistan bottled in Babar's era and flaws in Babar's captaincy 20:06 - Was Babar Azam a good captain? 26:52 - Was Shaheen Afridi treated fairly? 29:40 - Should Babar have taken the captaincy back and how he accepted the captaincy 36:42 - Shaheen Afridi's statement issue 40:22 - Looking ahead for Babar Azam as a captain 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard! #babarazam #shaheenafridi #pakistancricket

In an interesting turn of events, Imad Wasim and Mohammad Amir have announced that they are coming out of retirement and are now available for selection for the Pakistan team until the upcoming T20 World Cup. This episode discusses what it all means as Pakistan preps for the T20 World Cup ahead. 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Imad & Amir unretire 3:14 - The timeline of Amir's retirement and unretirement 9:05 - How does Amir fit into this Pakistan team and the impact on domestic cricketers 18:18 - Imad's deal with the PCB and his road back to the Pakistan team 24:00 - Imad & Amir's impact on team culture and toxic fans 30:25 - Imad's unretirement vs Amir's unretirement 32:27 - Possible playing 11 combinations for the World Cup 37:35 - Outro 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

Islamabad United won their 3rd PSL title after a 6-year drought. Some will say Backward Point has some part to play in this and we'd like to take full credit. Here's the episode reviewing all the action from the final. 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Islamabad United wins PSL 9!

5:41 - The curious case of Haider Ali

15:50 - Babar Azam's toxic fan base

21:50 - United's luck, Rizwan's batting and Babar Azam's SR

27:40 - Usman Khan as PSL's best batter and Ifti batting at 8

31:13 - United's chase, Imad "lights" up the final, and Naseem the batsman

38:58 - Imad Wasim's clutch performances and should he take his retirement back?

44:05 - United's impact players and Shadab Khan's comeback

48:34 - Naseem Shah's PSL to remember after injury and Multan the "chokers"

52:53 - Karachi crowds and viewing experience in Pakistani stadiums

1:02:27 - Outro 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

Backward Point is back! Here's an episode recapping the group stage of the PSL along with predictions for the playoff. Check out our collaboration with Islamabad United here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9Y_PTFRtPaJl7gLBH8It0sdqhlgfqlgR&si=eF82rxBHOs6nqNth 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Where have we been? 7:46 - PSL Standings 8:44 - Lahore Qalandars are horrible again? 18:33 - Karachi Kings continue to be a disaster 25:26 - Quetta Gladiators finally let Saify go as captain 33:38 - Islamabad United have been hit or miss 39:35 - Peshawar Zalmi and Bobzy the King 45:38 - Why is Multan Sultans so boring and so good? 50:07 - The PSL is in danger? 53:45 - Playoff predictions 54:50 - Naseem Shah is back and message to the fans 1:00:00 - Outro 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

Thank you all for your unwavering support for Backward Point. Catch all the episodes on Islamabad United’s YouTube channel here: @IslamabadUnitedPSL Podcast playlist here:    • Islamabad United Podcast Hosted by Ba...   💼 Support us on Patreon:   / backwardpointpodcast   🎮 Join our Discord community:   / discord   🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram:   / backwardpointpod   🐦 Twitter / X :   / point_backward   🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

Welcome to a legacy episode. Here is a thinkpiece diving deep into the influx of T20 cricket and arguing whether it will endanger test cricket. Enjoy! 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Are leagues threatening International cricket? 2:43 - Why test cricket might be in danger and the role of the big 3 9:03 - Workload management and the financial viability of T20 leagues 15:12 - Legacy and the pay disparity between cricket and other sports 21:26 - Virat Kohli and Indian players as a brand and what India does well with cricketers 25:53 - Number of T20 leagues and why the PSL might be in danger 33:10 - ICC roles in developing and expanding cricket and recommendations on how to keep test cricket alive 💼 Support us on Patreon:   / backwardpointpodcast   🎮 Join our Discord community:   / discord   🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram:   / backwardpointpod   🐦 Twitter / X :   / point_backward   🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

Your weekly cricket round-up is here. Enjoy! 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Test cricket is alive and thriving 2:22 - West Indies beat Australi and unearth Shamar Joseph 12:50 - England beat India 19:32 - Ashwin being underrated and Shoaib Bashir visa issues 26:45 - ICC awards 30:34 - Bring back the Champions League T20 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard! 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com #ausvswi #indvseng

An exclusive chat with Saad Bin Zafar, the Captain of the Canadian Cricket Team on his journey to playing cricket for Canada, his career highlights and the up coming T20 World Cup where he will be leading Canada against India and Pakistan. 🕒 Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:28 - How Saad got into cricket, when he came to Canada, and how he found cricket in Canada

12:14 - Saad's relationship with his Dad and the moment his Dad took him seriously

16:22 - When Saad transitioned from being a fast bowler to a spinner

19:34 - How Saad managed full-time studies and cricket

23:33 - What is the pathway to play for Canada and Saad's first away tour

28:25 - How the Canadian team can get better?

30:10 - Is it financially viable to be a cricketer in Canada

33:02 - How does Saad prepare to play 140 + kph bowlers?

36:18 - Saad's heroic innings in the 2018 GT20 Final

43:00 - Saad getting Shahid Afridi out for a golden duck in 2019 GT20

47:52 - The support Saad receives from his Mom and an emotional moment with Shahid Afridi

51:05 - What Saad has learned from sharing the dressing room with greats and who he has learned the most from?

55:35 - Canada in the upcoming T20 World Cup and facing teams like India and Pakistan 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

The Pakistan Vs New Zealand T20i series review is here. 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Pakistan lose 4-1 3:48 - Pakistan wins the 5th game to avoid a whitewash and Shaheen's captaincy 10:33 - Pakistan testing out youngsters 14:39 - Pakistan's nonexistent middle order and are we missing Naseem Shah? 24:33 - Babar Azam at number 3 and addressing our Haris and Azam agenda 30:37 - Shaheen's bowling and captaincy 34:39 - Pakistan cricketer's NOC issue and workload management 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard! 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z

Pakistan has lost 3 T20i matches in a row vs NZ also losing the series in the process. Let's talk about it. 🕒 Timestamps:

0:00 - Pakistan have lost the series 3-0

4:24 - Shaheen chooses to bowl first in all 3 matches

8:50 - Shaheen's bowling and captaincy

15:50 - Why is Usama Mir so bad, are we missing Shadab Khan and do we have a replacement for him?

22:26 - Saim Ayub blistering start and is Babar Azam a selfish player?

31:19 - Pakistan's middle order flopping and is Azam Khan international cricket material?

42:18 - Why this upcoming PSL will be critical for Pakistan and looking ahead. 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

Jimmy Anderson bids farewell to international cricket. Here's an episode looking back at his illustrious career. 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Jimmy Anderson retires! 5:55 - Jimmy's career in numbers & how he evolved himself 16:57 - Jimmy prioritizing red ball cricket and dismissing greats 22:05 - Can there be another Jimmy Anderson? 29:40 - Broad-Anderson's bowling pair and what's next for Jimmy 34:52 - Coldplay's tribute to Jimmy and Patreon comments 40:03 - Top 3 Jimmy Anderson wickets 41:56 - West Indies crumble in 1st test 45:08 - Outro 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

This episode features Shayan Ahmed who is Pakistan's most prominent go pro cricket Youtuber. We talk to him about his journey as a creator, where he aspires his channel to go there are also a lot of random cricket chats as outlined in the timestamps below. Please note this episode was shot in June 2023. 🕒 Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro (this episode was shot in June 2023)

2:12 - Shayan's inspiration and how he started his channel

14:12 - Shayan's equipment, love from Indian fans and handling hate comments

26:40 - What does Shayan do when he doesn't score and the time he was threatened

34:17 - Shayan's initial Youtube days, GoPro cricket content creators

38:58 - What league Shayan plays and thoughts on Pakistan's domestic cricket

46:48 - Comparing Pakistani youngsters with Indians

50:22 - Is Shadab Khan Pakistan's best fielder his most iconic moment

52:08 - Why aren't there more players from Karachi in the PCT?

56:04 - Advice to upcoming cricketers and love for Virat Kohli

1:00:13 - Shayan has worked with Shoaib Jatt?!

1:02:30 - Is Babar a selfish player?

1:06:34 - Shayan's favorite innings of Virat Kohli and Dhoni's impact on Indian cricket

1:09:53 - Why Pakistan hasn't made their players into brands compared to India

1:13:39 - Babar's captaincy, and his comparison with Virat Kohli

1:22:13 - Ego factor in South Asian cricket culture and social media usage of players

1:24:43 - Who is the greatest batsman of all time and CT17 final

1:27:17 - Shayan's future plans with his channel and his first sponsorship

1:38:30 - Outro Shayan's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shayanplayscricket Nazar playing cricket on Shayan's channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S34y02UVgS0&ab_channel=ShayanPlaysCricket 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

Pakistan Vs New Zealand T20i series preview is here.

🕒 Timestamps:

0:00 - Pakistan Vs New Zealand Preview

2:30 - Changes in Pakistan's T20i squad and Mohammad Haris "rested"

10:35 - Can Shadab Khan be replaced?

14:14 - Azam Khan is back

22:12 - The end of the Babar-Rizwan opening partnership

27:47 - Rizwan announced as vice-captain and is Shan Masood dropped?

29:55 - Our predicted Pakistan playing 11 and the upcoming T20 WC

33:00 - More Backward Point live streams coming?

💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

The Pakistan vs Australia series finally comes to an end with Pakistan getting whitewashed. Here's the episode reviewing the 3rd and final test of the series. 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Pakistan whitewashed 2:18 - What did we think about this series and the difference in India & Pakistan's mindsets 7:58 - Horrific series for Pakistan's openers 10:59 - A series to forget for Babar Azam and does he need a break? 27:25 - Amir Jamal, the find of this series for Pakistan 33:33 - Shan Masood's batting, captaincy and the Rizwan vs Sarfaraz debate is over 39:47 - David Warner retires and PCT gifts Babar Azam's shirt 45:38 - Looking ahead for Pakistan 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

Here's the episode reviewing the shortest test match in history. 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - The shortest test match in history and the Newlands pitch 11:11 - India's ridiculous 1st innings collapse and them being a great test side 17:07 - Cricket boards not scheduling enough tests and India playing tests against lower ranked teams 21:40 - Michael Holding's idea of keeping test cricket alive and Pakistan vs India tests 27:20 - Is Bumrah the most destructive pacer of the last decade and India's fast bowling trio 32:27 - Aiden Markram's hundred and Dean Elgar's last test match 37:15 - South Africa sending their B team for NZ tests and Virat Kohli calming down with aging 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard! #indiavssouthafrica #bumrah #indvssa

Welcome back to another episode of Ask Backward Point where we answer your questions.

🕒 Timestamps:

0:00 - Thanks for sending in your questions!

1:58 - How far is Pakistan away from having a top-notch test team?

4:25 - Which highlights do we watch to feel better when we are sad?

7:38 - Will Pakistan ever be a good ODI and Test team

11:15 - How were the Shahid Afridi and Shaheen Afridi bats?

14:25 - Is the PSL negatively affecting PCT in longer formats?

17:08 - Should Pakistan change the Rizwan-Babar opening pair in T20Is?

20:02 - How did we overcome with initial struggles of starting a podcast

22:42 - Do we limit our cricket discussions off-camera

23:59 - Our favorite: current Pakistan player, all-time Pakistan player, upcoming Pakistan player, current overseas player, and all time overseas player

27:46 - Our dream guests on the podcast

28:42 - Pakistan's best and worst moments of 2023

30:15 - What changes would we make to Pakistan's domestic cricket?

33:28 - Shaheen's workload and how he can get his rhythm back?

35:55 - Why is Babar Azam struggling and will he be able to come back?

41:03 - Goals of the podcast in the future?

42:24 - Who are our T20 openers?

44:45 - Outro 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

Pakistan lose a close encounter vs Australia in the 2nd test. Here's the episode reviewing that game. 0:00 - Pakistan lose the 2nd test in Melbourne 5:29 - Abdullah Shafique's costly drop catches 12:08 - Extras given by Pakistan, drop and runs and MCG's slow outfield 20:30 - Was Rizwan really out and Pakistan's tail crumbling 28:49 - Pakistan gets 20 wickets in the match 35:32 - Rizwan's impact on the game 40:14 - Babar Azam's horrible 2023 comes to an end 46:35 - Pakistani batsmen need to convert their starts and Shan's captaincy 53:00 - Should Saim Ayub replace Imam in the 3rd test? 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

We had Uzair Minhas on the podcast this week who is the founder of UZ Sports, a cricket equipment company that sponsors Shaheen Afridi, Shahid Afridi and Haris Rauf. Naseem Shah notably hit those 2 iconic sixes against Afghanistan with UZ's bat. Hope you enjoy this convo. UZ Sports website:https://www.uzcricket.com/ 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:18 - How did Uzair start UZ Sports and how he signed Naseem Shah? 9:04 - The difference between regular bats vs player bats and quality control 13:40 - The best bat brands Uzair has ever used and their business models 18:16 - The first player UZ Sports signed 20:20 - Naseem Shah using UZ'S bat to hit the 2 sixes vs Afghanistan and its impact 26:58 - UZ Sports strategy of signing players and how much top players charge? 34:29 - The logistics of quality control and getting bats to players 37:25 - Pakistan coach's mindsets and Haris Rauf's BBL decision 41:13 - What UZ has learned by being close with the players? 46:25 - Fakhar Zaman's bat and the bat vs batsman 53:35 - What is a "fully knocked" bat and why does Saud Shakeel not have a sponsor? 58:26 - How much is Gray Nicols paying Babar Azam and how UZ signed Shaheen? 1:01:55 - How Uzair built relationships with the players and sign Shahid Afridi? 1:07:32 - Uzair's experience at Shaheen's wedding and Pakistani players being humble 1:15:14 - Uzair shows us Shahid Afridi and Shaheen Afridi's bats 1:18:29 - UZ's greatest moments, its hashtags and how Uzair manages UZ Sports along his day job 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!