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"What do they know of cricket, who only cricket know?"  Ahmer Naqvi (and occasionally) Osman Samiuddin look at cricket from beyond the runs and wickets to the larger sociocultural context of the sport.

  1. FIFA World Cup - First Thoughts - Episode 93

    18 jun

    FIFA World Cup - First Thoughts - Episode 93

    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.

    1 h 35 min
  2. Babar, Kingsmen, and a distressing PSL - Episode 92

    21 may

    Babar, Kingsmen, and a distressing PSL - Episode 92

    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.

    58 min
  3. PSL Midseason Review with Osman Episode 91

    7 abr

    PSL Midseason Review with Osman Episode 91

    Osman is back! We try and enjoy what we can from this PSL season while inevitably discussing depressing things because of course...

    1 h 14 min
  4. The Boy Who Never Got Out - Episode 88

    17/11/2025

    The Boy Who Never Got Out - Episode 88

    Aik bacha tha jo out nahi hota tha. Link to Haroon Khalid's works: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/7247507.Haroon_Khalid Follow us on Youtube!

    28 min
  5. How Much Winning Is Too Much? Episode 87

    07/11/2025

    How Much Winning Is Too Much? Episode 87

    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-fandom F1 creator on why NBA content > other sports: https://ideefixe.co/p/the-creator-paradox-why-f1-and-tennis Game of Zones: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoqDIJHlyN3NIPW9D37rQEceGNZEiRmMX Essay criticising Uncut Gems 'facile cruelty': https://www.theringer.com/2025/10/31/movies/uncut-gems-review-best-movies-21st-century Essay on why Uncut Gems is a great movie about watching sports: https://unnamedtemporarysportsblog.com/uncut-gems-is-the-first-great-movie-about-watching-sports/ Essay on why Adam Sandler's character is like our favourite sports team: https://www.sbnation.com/2019/12/24/21028750/uncut-gems-review-sports-movie-adam-sandler Follow us on Youtube!

    37 min
  6. Why Tapeball is Decolonized Cricket - Episode 86

    30/10/2025

    Why Tapeball is Decolonized Cricket - Episode 86

    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-tales Tapeball image credit: Ali Akbar Naqvi, originally made for PaceisPaceYaar. Follow us on Youtube!

    47 min
  7. When Does A Rivalry End? Episode 85

    21/10/2025

    When Does A Rivalry End? Episode 85

    "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!

    30 min
  8. Noman Ali and the Aesthetics of Pakistan Cricket - Episode 84

    15/10/2025

    Noman Ali and the Aesthetics of Pakistan Cricket - Episode 84

    "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!

    38 min
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"What do they know of cricket, who only cricket know?"  Ahmer Naqvi (and occasionally) Osman Samiuddin look at cricket from beyond the runs and wickets to the larger sociocultural context of the sport.

Ficha técnica

  • Creado por
    Ahmer Naqvi
  • Años en activo
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodios
    84
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
  • Derechos de autor
    © 2025 Ahmer Naqvi
  • Sitio web del podcast
    Batta Fast

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