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FIFA World Cup - Quarterfinals etc with Tiddy - Episode 96 Jul 13, 2026 01:06:05 Our beloved Quaid joins the fray as we do a casual fan uncle mode breakdown of VAR, the bad vibes of the QFs, Ahmer's secret love for colonisers and more.

FIFA World Cup - R16 Analysis - Episode 95 Jul 9, 2026 01:20:52 FIFA ki Princess kaun? Why Mbappe is the goat, Maradona > Messi, the greatness of Jude, bye bye Portugal y Paraguay and more...

FIFA World Cup - R32 Analysis - Episode 94 Jul 2, 2026 01:15:52 Back at it.

FIFA World Cup - First Thoughts - Episode 93 Jun 18, 2026 01:34:59 What an amazing World Cup it's already been! After all the cringe, oppression and hate from Gianni and Trump, the first set of matches have already blown our minds.

Babar, Kingsmen, and a distressing PSL - Episode 92 May 21, 2026 58:07 The conversation delves into the impact of Babar Azam's performance in the PSL and the cultural significance of his achievements. It also explores the success and impact of the Hyderabad team, shedding light on their social media engagement and demographic reach. Also covers the impact of the test series defeat in Bangladesh.

PSL Midseason Review with Osman Episode 91 Apr 7, 2026 01:13:51 Osman is back! We try and enjoy what we can from this PSL season while inevitably discussing depressing things because of course...

The Boy Who Never Got Out - Episode 88 Nov 17, 2025 27:46 Aik bacha tha jo out nahi hota tha.Link to Haroon Khalid's works: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/7247507.Haroon_KhalidFollow us on Youtube!

How Much Winning Is Too Much? Episode 87 Nov 7, 2025 37:04 An extremely #RichPeopleProblems issue leads to a deeper understanding of why we watch our favourite teams.My essay on fandom and forgetting: https://karachikhatmal.com/the-i-who-becomes-a-we-the-importance-of-forgetting-to-fandomF1 creator on why NBA content > other sports: https://ideefixe.co/p/the-creator-paradox-why-f1-and-tennisGame of Zones: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoqDIJHl

Why Tapeball is Decolonized Cricket - Episode 86 Oct 30, 2025 47:11 An invention from Karachi in the 80s, Tapeball cricket took the colonial history of the sport and ripped it apart.Biryani article featuring Malang: https://fiftytwo.in/story/rice-fat-meat-streets/Abid Hussain's Tapeball Longform: https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/929545/tape-ball-talesTapeball image credit: Ali Akbar Naqvi, originally made for PaceisPaceYaar.Follow us on Youtube!

When Does A Rivalry End? Episode 85 Oct 21, 2025 30:24 "I don't know what the stats are. But this is not a rivalry anymore" - Suryakumar Yadav's claim that India-Pakistan is not a rivalry anymore made me want to explore what rivalries are, and when - if at all - do they end?Follow us on Youtube!

Noman Ali and the Aesthetics of Pakistan Cricket - Episode 84 Oct 15, 2025 37:45 "Pakistan is a country of SLAs pretending to be pacers" - this throwaway text from Osman on PiPY led to this podcast: a discussion on the aesthetics of Pakistani bowling, how they changed irrevocably with Imran Khan, and how the continued presence of guys like Noman in the chaos since is what makes sports so beautiful. Follow us on Youtube!

The Ship of Theseus or why Pakistan cricket never really changes - Episode 83 Oct 7, 2025 31:30 In this lecture Ahmer argues that almost every time you watch a Pakistan cricket team play - men's, women's, u19, whatever - you end up seeing the same match. No matter how many times you repair and replace its parts, the ship remains the same.Link to Jarrod's video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPWYKyjCP_j/Link to Danyal's article: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/asia-cup-2025-ind-vs-pak-what-p

Debating the Legacy of 90s Pakistan Cricket with Osman Samiuddin - Episode 81 Mar 15, 2025 01:00:39 00:00 Hafeez, Rashid and Legacy of 90s Cricket Players03:57 The Impact of 90s Cricket on Modern Perceptions10:36 Cultural Significance of 90s Cricket14:44 Corruption and Instability21:37 Why the 90s were an era of decline30:04 The Lost Tournaments of the 90s39:14 The Impact of County Cricket on Pakistani cricket43:47 13 Captaincy changes in 3 years!52:01 Late-Era Wasim CaptaincyFollow us on Youtub

Ranking the Greatest ICC Event Performances by Pakistani players - @sportingmyths - Episode 80 Mar 11, 2025 01:07:19 Back with the @sportingmyths crew, we debate the GOAT ICC event performances. Before anyone gets too senti, the nominations and seedings were done kafi arbitrarily, because the intention was to just discuss some great performances. Fakhar Zaman vs India 2017Mohammad Amir vs India 2017Shahid Afridi vs South Africa, 2009Inzamam ul Haq vs New Zealand, 1992Wasim Akram vs England, 1992Babar Azam vs N

The Osman Retirement Episode - Episode 78 Feb 28, 2025 01:02:31 Just in time for the incredible disappointment of a winless home tournament, Osman Samiuddin announces his totally final (unless need of nation arises) absolutely complete retirement from the show.00:00 Introduction and Context of the Podcast01:49 Osman's Departure 05:18 Pakistan Cricket - can it really die?10:27 That hockey wala trauma 15:15 How Pakistan has stumbled into every major win22:00 Wa

[Re-upload] WI Thrash Pakistan - The Jinx Comes True - feat. Backward Point - Episode 78 Jan 28, 2025 01:03:15 00:00 Introduction to Backward Point01:29 Discussing the defeat04:47 Babar Azam's Performance07:36 Challenges in Pakistan's Batting10:27 Issues with Domestic Cricket Conditions12:08 Inability to Dismiss Lower Order Batsmen21:52 AqibBall and Long-term Planning29:36 Is the Spin Approach Fun?31:16 How to Sustain Test Cricket36:37 Flaws in the World Test Championship40:41 Fan Experience in Pakistan49:

Ranking (Almost) Every Pakistan Cricket Song Ever - Episode 77 Jan 25, 2025 01:14:01 00:00 Introduction to Anthems03:00 Bol Qalandar Banger06:00 Analysis of Ali Zafar's Anthems 11:27 Arif Lohar and The Funniest Anthem Story18:05 The Lahore Qalandars' Unique Sound23:54 Desi Hip Hop's Emergence in PSL and the Naseebo Song27:02 The Karachi Kings' Anthem HateWatch30:04 Many Generic Songs41:23 Exploring the Impact of PSL Anthems45:13 How Soch adds to Islamabad United's Vibe49:39 DJ Bra

Thank you Aqib Javed - Spin is Spin Yaar - Episode 76 Jan 20, 2025 01:01:30 00:00 Pakistan's Historic Test Victory02:46 Bowling Strategies and Player Performances06:04 The Role of Spinners09:03 Aqib Javed's Coaching Impact15:09 World Test Championship and the Future of Test Cricket38:12 Cricket's relationship with ecology45:50 Pakistan's Home Advantage Strategy51:27 The Terrible Calendar for Pakistan56:24 Reflections on the World Test Championship Cycle01:01:00 Realising

Whitewashed Again - The Pakistan Injury Curse - Two Tier WTC - Afghanistan Boycott - Episode 75 Jan 11, 2025 01:02:49 00:00 Introduction and Context of Pakistan's Cricket Performance01:14 Analysis of Recent Matches and Player Performances04:49 Pakistan's Injury Curse08:59 Evaluating Pakistan's Test Team Consistency13:02 Is Pakistan really a fast bowling country?26:30 Pakistan cricket's mismanagement of bowlers24:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts on Team Development33:13 The Two-Tiered World Test Championship Debat

Heartbreak in Centurion - PAK v SA 1st Men's Test Review - Episode 74 Dec 31, 2024 01:02:08 00:00 Intro00:29 Abbas's Travolta-like comeback06:01 Analyzing Abbas's Bowling Performance08:50 Abbas's changing pace 12:08 Celebrating like Shaiby26:00 Rabada and Naseem's spells29:49 Rabada vs Bumrah and Cummins35:42 Race and Class Privilege in South African Cricket36:53 South Africa's Incredible Journey to the WTC Final40:44 The Big Three's Dominance of ICC Events43:02 The Media's Role in Crick

Saeed ka Suna Tha, Saim ko Dekha Hai - PAK vs SA Men's ODI review - Episode 73 Dec 26, 2024 01:01:16 00:00 Celebrating the sweep02:53 Shaheen finds his form09:46 On the circle of Love, Saim & Saeed 19:49 Comparing Generations: Saeed Anwar and Saim Ayub29:57 Sufyan, Salman and other Solid Performers33:49 Why doesn't South Africa hurt as much as Australia?40:00 Pakistan and the WTC Final39:07 Pakistan's Chances Against South Africa46:13 How to win in SA52:03 Do Bilaterals matter?57:48 How the R

Sex of Saim - Salman Ali Bevan - Pakistan vs South Africa Men's T20s & 1st ODI - Episode 72 Dec 19, 2024 59:17 00:00 Easy Ho Ja03:04 Ahmer’s nightly fantasy05:52 Saim Ayub: Dekha Na Tha15:10 Salman Ali Agha: The Unsung Hero21:05 Pak record in SA30:05 Agha’s superb spin36:53 Rizwan’s captaincy44:56 Gillespie resignation54:12 The fkn Champions TrophyFollow us on Youtube!

PAK v SA Test squad, Sadness of Shaheen, Champions Trophy drama - Episode 71 - Batta Fast Manjan Dec 5, 2024 01:03:49 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-

Patreon Q&As 3 - Episode 70 Nov 17, 2024 01:09:04 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

22 Saal Baad Pakistan beat Australia - Episode 69 - Pak vs Oz ODI Review Nov 10, 2024 01:03:37 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 Champio

Aqib's 11 - Episode 68 - Sajid & Noman help Aqib and Aleem Dar script epic heist Oct 26, 2024 01:02:57 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 u

Pakistan vs England 3rd Men's Test Preview - Episode 68 Oct 24, 2024 59:50 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 revisio

Episode 67 - 1348 Days Later - Pakistan vs England 2nd Test Oct 18, 2024 01:08:09 Almost 4 years since their last test win at home, Pakistan beat England and give us a long overdue sugar rush.00:00 1348 dino ke baad03:07 Reflections on Pakistan's Win05:56 The Role of Spinners in Pakistan's Victory09:14 Sajid, Noman, Kamran, Salman & Their Contributions12:16 Analyzing Batting Performance18:07 Euphoria vs. Reality in Pakistan Cricket21:02 Critique of Management and Selection

Episode 66 - Patreon Q&As - Babar's origins, YK's rituals, Misbah v India, IK's fame and more Oct 11, 2024 01:17:46 00:00 Quick thoughts on the latest debacle05:04 Pakistani Fitness Levels and Performance Discrepancies10:11 Can you change the culture?14:51 Patreon shoutouts and Questions17:15 Famous Sledges and Weird Superstitions26:46 Why do Pak ex-cricketers slag off everyone?39:15 Under the table payments in franchise leagues40:42 The Impact of Salary Caps in Franchise Leagues41:37 Did IK miss out on fame?43

Episode 64 - Batta Fast Manjan - The CCs (Champs Connection Central Contract Camp Cup) Sep 28, 2024 01:05:23 In this episode of Bata Fast, we look at three CCs - Champions Cup, Connection Camp and Central Contracts. We also look at the less alliterative England series. 00:00 Introduction and Context of the Podcast03:05 Assad's Call for Positivity in Cricket Commentary09:03 The Nature of Journalism and Reporting11:58 CC Tournament Structure and Its Impact on Performance17:56 The Role of Central Contracts

Episode 63 - Batta Fast Manjan - Champions' Cup, Pak vs SA T20I series, Misbah's mentality Sep 21, 2024 01:05:45 In this episode, we look at the Champions Cup, what's been good about it, and what the cricket has been like. That discussion somehow became a deep dive into Misbah and his unique, nerdy approach to cricket. We then discuss Fatima Sana's strong performance in a patchy but encouraging 1-2 series loss to South Africa, and end with an overdue remembrance of the recently departed Haniya Aslam. 00:00 I

Episode 62 - 5000 Subscribers Special! Sep 10, 2024 01:16:38 First of all, thanks to Saim Salman and Waleed Ahmed.In this v long episode, we try and take every question you guys sent us this past week to celebrate our 5000 subscribers.In addition, here is the link to the Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/battafastWe will be doing a monthly version of this for our Patreons, so please do sign up!Follow us on Youtube!

Episode 61 - Pakistan vs Bangladesh - The Latest Latest Worst Ever Loss, and Enter the Mentors Sep 5, 2024 01:05:36 As predicted by us, Pakistan keep hitting new lows as Bangladesh completed a historic sweep. But our focus ended up being on the PCB's absolutely bone-headed decisions, and the existential threat faced by Pakistani cricket. 02:24 Bangladesh's Historic Test Series Win08:16 Impressive Performances by Bangladeshi Bowlers14:13 Questioning Pakistan's Leadership and Selection Decisions19:09 Concerns abo

Episode 60 - Pakistan vs Bangladesh - The Latest Worst Ever Loss Aug 28, 2024 01:09:06 We took a few days after the event to record this, which means we aren't at the fire and brimstone stage everyone else might be. We congratulate Bangladesh on a magnificent win, and lay out our causes for the defeat.01:04 Bangladesh's Impressive Win Against Pakistan08:44 Pakistan's Poor Performance and Team Selection14:47 Flaws in the World Test Championship Ranking System21:41 Issues with Pakista

Episode 59 - The Legend of Arshad Nadeem Aug 13, 2024 55:37 "He is the first splash on a blank canvas, the first flick of a torchlight into the abyss. If ever an athletics legacy will be built - though don't hold your breath - it will start with him."From Osman's article: https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/40801739/paris-olympics-2024-pakistan-gold-medal-javelin-all-hail-improbable-arshad-nadeem-first-maybe-last-kindWe try our best to capture the unp

Episode 58 - Batta Fast Manjan - WTF is the PCB up to? Aug 4, 2024 55:20 We are back with a new episode and no new news or matches. So we just sit and cry about the PCB. Enjoy!0:00 The Upcoming mega season of Pakistan cricket3:10 Shan Masood's captaincy and Naseem's return7:00 The NOC brouhaha and the future of the PSL15:27 The potential of tapeball cricket20:00 Frustration with existing PCB management28:40 Mohsin Naqvi's multiple roles41:48 Why tapeball offers self-su

Episode 57 - Great Pakistani Batting Innings - Inzamam ul Haq vs New Zealand, 1992 Jul 21, 2024 58:10 Welcome to the batting sibling of our great Pakistani pace spells series! We start off with a canonical entry, Inzi's starmaking turn at the '92 World Cup semifinal.0:00 Intro03:45 Inzi's iconic innings08:36 Context for this match15:45 Jonty's runout that made fielding a genuine skill22:07 Inzi in cluth moments28:50 The 1992 World Cup and the birth of modern cricket37:50 How Inzi broke NZ's foolpr

Episode 56 - Batta Fast at the T20 World Cup - India WIN - Bumrah's GOAT status Jul 2, 2024 57:02 Finally, the Indian team wins an ICC event after having dominated the world game for so long. We give the team their flowers, marvel at the way Bumrah has silenced all doubters, do the blasphemy of comparing him to Wasim, and consider the tactics and choking allegations from a fantastic final.Follow us on Youtube!

Episode 55 - Batta Fast at the T20 World Cup - Cricket's greatest injury Jun 26, 2024 49:36 We can't stop gushing over Afghanistan's wonderful run to the semifinals, including a reflection on Mohammad Nabi's Hall of Fame career, and the greatest injury in cricket history.1:00 Reviewing the group stages and celebrating Afghanistan's magical run6:30 Gulbadin's magnificent, iconic injury10:30 Afghanistan's winning tactics14:00Mohammad Nabi's GOAT career32:00 South Africa's atypical run37:00

Episode 54 - Batta Fast at the T20 World Cup - Tournament Review and ranking Pak's worst ICC events Jun 18, 2024 01:05:51 As our period of massive viewcounts (lol) ends before it really began, we review a depressing campaign, outline the many causes for failure, and end up ranking the worst ICC events for the Pakistan's men's team this century.0:30 Batta Fast revenue streams destroyed2:00 Babar's captaincy, the fallout, the tactical issues11:00 Why PSL success hasn't translated for this team18:00 A look at PCB's myst

Episode 53 - Batta Fast at the T20 World Cup - Ghum Hour Continues Jun 12, 2024 56:16 What a delightfully horrible way to lose to India. We discuss the causes of the defeat, Pakistan's stagnant development, the clusterf**k that is the PCB, and India's own batting woes.0:00 Intro and why Pakistan lost3:30 Has Pakistan's core stagnated?14:00 Why Pakistan's batting is not fit for purpose25:15 How the bowlers have evolved more than batters36:16 From Wahab to Mohsin, a collection of uns

Episode 51 - T20 World Cup Preview May 29, 2024 01:02:34 We get very excited about the upcoming T20 World Cup, including a chance to see a whole bunch of associate sides, new stars to emerge, and for good/bad mojo to decide the tournament.0:00 The boredom of creating content vs the excitement for the World Cup11:00 Unique stories from the associate sides and potential for upsets25:00 Pakistan, West Indies & Sri Lanka - Aar ya Paar sides28:00 How Ind

Episode 50 - Batta Fast Manjan - How to think about T20s May 21, 2024 52:20 A discussion about #PAKvIRE became a long debate on what tactics should one look at in T20s, how Pakistan batting first and batting second are different teams, and what a bowler like Amir and a format like tapeball teaches us about the future of T20 cricket. Trust us, you will find this boring af.0:00 Intro02:00 The challenges of setting a target in T20s07:30 Why T20Is are not the apex of the form

Episode 49 - Batta Fast Manjan - Bobby as Bollywood stars May 6, 2024 59:42 We are back to worship the algo, and so fittingly we have found a way to force the Kendrick Drake beef into this episode. We also take a look at what Babar can learn from Akshay Kumar and Aditya Pancholi, why Andre Russell is the GOAT, and our take on the World T20 squads.Kendrick, Drake and the 2023 World CupBabar Azam, Akshay Kumar and Aditya PancholiBobby's career at an inflection pointThe role

Episode 48 - #PAKvsNZ F series review Apr 27, 2024 49:52 *puke* A terrible series that taught us nothing and made us despair a lot. We dive deep mostly into Babar, but also the larger malaise afflicting Pakistan cricket.0:00 - 5:00 Intro and whining5:00 Lack of ambition and intent11:14 Toxic national team atmosphere24:23 Babar's lack of evolution30:37 Did we learn anything at all?Follow us on Youtube!

Episode 47 - Batta Fast Manjan - A history of Pakistan cricketers in Cola ads Apr 16, 2024 01:04:44 To celebrate the star turn by Naseem Shah in his new ***** ad, we decide to take a look back at some of the iconic cola adverts starring Pakistani players. Thirty years of pure pop culture.Original compilation of ads: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhwhTaU14zMOsman podcast discussing War Minus the Shooting: https://www.81allout.com/2021/02/22/an-unquiet-history-an-interview-with-writer-osman-sami

Episode 46 - Batta Fast Manjan - Rambo's PCB, Shaheen's Instagram and a Champions League revival Apr 6, 2024 01:06:55 This week, we respond to many fan queries and do a detailed discussion of our criticism's of Ramiz Raja's stint as PCB Chairman. We also debate just how gold was Shaheen's 'don't anger me' Insta story, and discuss how a return of the franchise-based Champion's League tournament is both exciting and ridiculous.00:00 Intro and Shaheen's insta story9:53 The Chairman Rambo era37:03 What does a revival

Episode 45 - Batta Fast Manjan - Clown Season at the PCB Apr 1, 2024 48:44 We had planned to do a data deep dive on the recent PSL, but instead we have to content with all the elite level clownery going on at the PCB. Turns out, the board changed captains and released a #wholesome press release which had never been shared with the players instead. So now, we've got one recently sacked captain back, one highly fucked over player sacked without being told why, two of the m

Episode 44 - Batta Fast at the PSL - Deep Dive into ISLU's win with Rehan Part 2 Mar 25, 2024 50:02 APOLOGIES FOR THE LATE UPLOAD ON AUDIO!Part 2 of our episode with the 3-time PSL winning General Manager of Islamabad United Rehan ul Haq. We go match by match throughout the whole magical season, charting all the ups and downs and how Islamabad's side found their way back to the top.0:00 Match 5 - Trouncing the Kings4:54 Match 6 - Rematch with Zalmi, Shadab's best PSL knock10:06 Match 7 - Losing

Episode 43 - Batta Fast at the PSL - Deep Dive into ISLU's win with Rehan Part 1 Mar 21, 2024 55:02 In our favourite episode ever, great friend of the podcast and 3-time PSL winning General Manager of Islamabad United Rehan ul Haq joins us. We go match by match throughout the whole magical season, charting all the ups and downs and how Islamabad's side found their way back to the top.0:00 Intro and banter4:28 Why this PSL was his proudest professional achievement7:51 The importance of team cultu

Episode 41 - Batta Fast at the PSL - Midseason Review Mar 6, 2024 01:00:13 Guess who's back? We take a look at each of the PSL sides and how their seasons have gone 8 games in. From realising that Karachi Kings, not Lahore, are the worst PSL side ever to getting excited about everyone from Saim Ayub and Khwaja Nafay to Hunain Shah and Arif Yaqoob, we cover all the highs and lows of the season so far.0:00 Intro1:39 Lahore Qalandars - the funnest team in the PSL10:51 Kara

Episode 37 - Batta Fast at the PSL - #MSvIU Feb 20, 2024 17:59 A match that was over in the first powerplay, or a slow-burning thriller? Ahmer and Osman can't agree on how to frame Multan's win over a lacklustre Islamabad.You can also watch the show on https://begin.watch, an upcoming, premium OTT platform called #Begin.0:00 Why Ahmer hated this match1:45 Why Osman enjoyed it4:52 Multan's efficiency6:42 Where was Shadab?10:36 Multan's dominance at home12:38 W

Episode 36 - Batta Fast at the PSL - Match 4 #LQvQG Feb 19, 2024 19:14 The two-time winners are now two-time losers. Lahore slump to another defeat as Quetta looks rejuvenated.You can also watch the show on https://begin.watch, an upcoming, premium OTT platform called #Begin.00:00 Intro and Khwaja Nafay mania2:46 That PSL time of the year4:28 Jahandad and the joy of PSL6:15 Enjoying these moments for what they are7:21 Nafay's viral ride9:38 Cricket's toxic babay11:00

Episode 35 - Batta Fast at the PSL - Match 3 #MSvKK Feb 18, 2024 16:16 So we get that boring, one-sided blowout match early. Multan looked to have scored below par before proving that was enough for two Karachi chases.You can also watch the show on https://begin.watch, an upcoming, premium OTT platform called #Begin. Follow us on Youtube!

Episode 34 - Batta Fast at the PSL - Match 2 #PZvsQG Feb 18, 2024 20:12 Once the marquee matchup of the league, both teams now seem to be in the midst of new chapters.You can watch the show on https://begin.watch, an upcoming, premium OTT platform called #Begin. 0:00 - 1:21 Intro1:22 - 2:21 Regeneration of Quetta2:22 - 3:33 Peshawar's struggles3:34 - 5:11 Saffy bhai and giving the kids a chance5:12 - 12:31 Karachi's evolving school of batting, and Hanif Malik's impact

Episode 33 - Batta Fast at the PSL - Match 1 #LQvIU Feb 17, 2024 18:54 Welcome to Batta Fast's coverage of PSL9. We will be doing a post-match show for every game of this year's PSL, with the episodes being hosted on our Youtube page, as well as on an upcoming, premium OTT platform called #Begin. You can also watch this show on https://begin.watchFollow us on Youtube!

Episode 32 - Batta Fast Manjan #4 - 2023 in Review Jan 23, 2024 44:30 Friend of the podcast, founder of the Five Rupees blog, and itinerant cricket columnist for Dawn, Ahsan Butt joins the show to discuss the year that was in Pakistan cricket. Follow us on Youtube!

Episode 31 Batta Fast Manjan #3 - Millennial vs Gen Z fans | T20 World Cup thoughts | #NZvPAK Jan 14, 2024 53:31 Two great cricket writers, Rameen (@rameenwhile) and Raiyan (@CricCritic2) join the show to discuss the two games from the New Zealand series, their thoughts on the T20 World Cup, and their take on how older cricket fans view the game.Read this beautiful take by Rameen on Sundays and cricket: https://medium.com/@rameensalman/on-sundays-and-cricket-410620ed02d5Here's a fascinating article by Raiyan

Episode 30 | #AUSvPAK 3rd Test, 3rd Day Review | Micro-dosing khushiyan | Sexy Saim | Aamer Danger Jan 5, 2024 36:01 As closely fought as a whitewash can get, Shan Masood's team continues to put in some of the best performances by Pakistan in Australia, admittedly a low-bar. We discuss Jamal's heroics, Saim's sexiness, and the joys of test cricket.Follow us on Youtube!

Episode 29 | #AUSvPAK 3rd Test 1st Day Review | Jan 3, 2024 30:52 On an eventful first day of the final Test of the tour, Pakistan put up a fighting total despite an early morning collapse. But as discussed here, its the bowling that has led to more heartbreaks than the batting.Follow us on Youtube!

Episode 28 | #AUSvPAK Day 3 Review | The romance of late night cricket |The rituals of jinxing Dec 28, 2023 27:23 In a solo episode, Ahmer discusses how cricket creates stories of hope and glory in our minds; the pleasure of watching in the dark with friends on Whatsapp; and knowing when the good old days end and the loss begins.Follow us on Youtube!

Episode 27 | #ausvpak 2nd Test Preview | Rizwan over Saffy | Injury Woes Dec 25, 2023 27:53 As Pakistan prepares to play the second test of its Australian tour, we preview what looks like a very bleak test match.Follow us on Youtube!

Episode 26 - #AUSvPAK 1st Test review | Pakistan's batting | Lyon's 500th | Cricket's disparities Dec 17, 2023 54:08 As Australia thrash Pakistan inside four days, we review the abject batting failure, the context of Lyon's 500 wickets, and an impassioned discussion on how cricket fails its poorer teams.Follow us on Youtube!

Episode 24 - Batta Fast Manjan #2 - PSL Draft review Dec 14, 2023 31:19 The golden delicious Imran Ahmed Khan returns to join us in reviewing the latest PSL Draft, as well as the future of the league.Follow us on Youtube!

Episode 23 | Understanding the draft | Imran Ahmad Khan Dec 11, 2023 38:02 One of Pakistan cricket's great unsung heroes and a close friend of the podcast, Imran Ahmad Khan draws upon his experience as the former Head of Player Acquisition & Management at the PSL to help break down the league's draft process.Follow us on Youtube!

Episode 22 - Batta Fast Manjan #1 - Previewing Pakistan Tour of Oz | Nov 29, 2023 55:57 Introducing our Manjan series, where each episode sells the manjan around Pakistan cricket these days. In this episode, we preview Pakistan's tour of Oz, get cautiously excited by the prospect of Shan Masood's captaincy, worry about Pakistan's bowling, and take a look at the double standard masti from Hafeez and Wahab.Follow us on Youtube!

Episode 21 - Batta Fast at the World Cup Nov 24, 2023 01:05:31 We debate India's knockout record, the toss and the pitch, Australia's unreal performance(s), and takeaways for a few others.Follow us on Youtube!

Episode 20 - Batta Fast at the World Cup - | #INDvAUS review | Dozakh ke shehzaday win yet again Nov 19, 2023 19:39 #INDvAUS review - Dozakh ke shehzaday win yet againFollow us on Youtube!

Episode 17 - Batta Fast at the World Cup Nov 12, 2023 55:18 #PAKvENG but really a #CWC23review for Pakistan - it's all overFollow us on Youtube!

Episode 16 - Batta Fast at the World Cup Nov 4, 2023 39:42 #PAKvNZ review - this f***ing team... Follow us on Youtube!

Episode 15 - Batta Fast at the World Cup Nov 3, 2023 44:18 Pakistan's semifinal chances, #PAKvBAN review, #NZvRSA review, #PAKvNZ preview, and calling out a shambolic PCBFollow us on Youtube!

Episode 14 - Batta Fast at the World Cup Oct 27, 2023 17:59 #PAKvRSA review - dil tooooootsFollow us on Youtube!

Episode 13 - Batta Fast at the World Cup Oct 23, 2023 24:13 #PAKvAFG review - absolute domination by Afghanistan. Shoaib Naveed aka Silly Tiddy aka PSL Daddy replaces Osman as we discuss Pakistan's woeful bowling, Babar's costly captaincy, and Afghanistan's class and composure.Follow us on Youtube!

Episode 12 - Batta Fast at the World Cup Oct 20, 2023 20:32 Australia - shaitaan ki pasandeeda team.Follow us on Youtube!

Episode 11 - Batta Fast at the World Cup Oct 14, 2023 32:36 #PAKvIND review - ronay walay ke ronay ka waqt shurroo. We discuss the stunning collapse, how it rates in the all time rivalry, how boring this match was, and why there is a limit to hoping for a method to the madness.Follow us on Youtube!

Episode 10 - Batta Fast at the World Cup Oct 10, 2023 28:31 SOMETIMES ITS CRAMPS, SOMETIMES ITS ACTINGFollow us on Youtube!

Batta Fast at the World Cup - Episode 2 Oct 6, 2023 18:30 We discuss #PAKvNED, and how Pakistan played down to its opponents, how Saud Shakeel was an absolute revelation, and how we feel about Shadab and Hasan Ali's bowling.Follow us on Youtube!

Episode 10 - Batta Fast at the World Cup Oct 6, 2023 26:08 Welcome to our special series of shows for the World Cup!In episode 1, we dig into possibly the most underwhelming start to any major tournament ever. We break down the one-sided domination of New Zealand in the opener, and we do the hope-churning task of previewing Pakistan's chances at this tournament Watch out for episodes after every Pakistan match, as well as the knockouts.Follow us on Youtub

Episode 9 - The Waqar Younis Interview Oct 2, 2023 59:48 Batta Fast continues to host fast bowling royalty, as one of the greatest to ever do it joins the show. We talk to Waqar Younis about his greatest spells, what it felt like to miss out on the 1992 World Cup and his comeback from injuries, and his relationships with Wasim, Imran and others.Watch the show: https://youtu.be/1QgjgkHYIpkFollow us on Youtube!

Episode 8 - Junaid Khan vs India, Chennai 2012 Sep 18, 2023 55:33 The most requested spell ever since this podcast began, we recap Junaid Khan's brilliant, and hugely underrated spell against India in a forgotten bilateral series. We cover the many lows and few highs of Junaid's career, the absurdity of this tour, and spend some time with Mirza Ghalib.Watch: https://youtu.be/50ahHdTqYYcFollow us on Youtube!

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