Batta Fast

Ahmer Naqvi and Osman Samiuddin
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Batta Fast Podcast

"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.

  1. Episode 62 - 5000 Subscribers Special!

    10 SEPT

    Episode 62 - 5000 Subscribers Special!

    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!

    1h 17m
  2. Episode 61 - Pakistan vs Bangladesh - The Latest Latest Worst Ever Loss, and Enter the Mentors

    5 SEPT

    Episode 61 - Pakistan vs Bangladesh - The Latest Latest Worst Ever Loss, and Enter the Mentors

    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 about Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi22:39 The Need for Strong Incentives for Test Cricket27:12 T...

    1h 6m
  3. Episode 60 - Pakistan vs Bangladesh - The Latest Worst Ever Loss

    28 AUG

    Episode 60 - Pakistan vs Bangladesh - The Latest Worst Ever Loss

    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 Pakistan's Pitch Preparation and Workload Management33:05 Mistreatment of Players and Lack of Support42:...

    1h 9m
  4. Episode 59 - The Legend of Arshad Nadeem

    13 AUG

    Episode 59 - The Legend of Arshad Nadeem

    "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 unprecedented nature of Arshad Nadeem's Olympic record shattering moment.0:00 Arshad Nadeem's Gold m...

    56 min
  5. Episode 58 - Batta Fast Manjan - WTF is the PCB up to?

    4 AUG

    Episode 58 - Batta Fast Manjan - WTF is the PCB up to?

    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-sustainability46:30 Shaheen's future and his mistreatment 53:00 Wiki's back babyFollow us on Y...

    55 min
  6. Episode 57 - Great Pakistani Batting Innings - Inzamam ul Haq vs New Zealand, 1992

    21 JUL

    Episode 57 - Great Pakistani Batting Innings - Inzamam ul Haq vs New Zealand, 1992

    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 foolproof bowling 44:55 How this innings defined his reputationFollow us on Youtube!

    58 min
  7. Episode 56 - Batta Fast at the T20 World Cup - India WIN - Bumrah's GOAT status

    2 JUL

    Episode 56 - Batta Fast at the T20 World Cup - India WIN - Bumrah's GOAT status

    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!

    57 min
  8. Episode 55 - Batta Fast at the T20 World Cup - Afghanistan's Magical Run and cricket's greatest injury

    26 JUN

    Episode 55 - Batta Fast at the T20 World Cup - Afghanistan's Magical Run and cricket's greatest injury

    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 Previewing the semifinals39:00 Rohit's incredible transformation42:00 Hope for rain-free matches...

    50 min
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About

"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.

Information

  • Creator
    Ahmer Naqvi and Osman Samiuddin
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Batta Fast
  • Show Website
    Batta Fast

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