Batta Fast

Ahmer Naqvi and Osman Samiuddin
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Batta Fast

"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. 22 Saal Baad Pakistan beat Australia - Episode 69 - Pak vs Oz ODI Review

    5 DAYS AGO

    22 Saal Baad Pakistan beat Australia - Episode 69 - Pak vs Oz ODI Review

    00:00 CONGRATES TO PACE LOVERS05:48 Seeing Pakistan cricket as a work of art rather than sport08:54 Haris Rauf: Pace is Pace Yaar11:59 The Game Changing Impact of Tape Ball Cricket21:20 Pakistan’s pacers rediscovering their groove22:58 Demythologising the Mighty 90s25:10 Saim Ayub and the Saeed Anwar comparisons37:42 Rizwan's Captaincy: A New Perspective47:39 Political Ramifications of the Champions Trophy01:01:27 The Future of ICC DynamicsFollow us on Youtube!

    1h 4m
  2. Aqib's 11 - Episode 68 - Sajid & Noman help Aqib and Aleem Dar script epic heist

    26 OCT

    Aqib's 11 - Episode 68 - Sajid & Noman help Aqib and Aleem Dar script epic heist

    Recently paroled con artist Aqib Javed is traveling around the country gathering people for his next big scheme: to rob three Tests owned by the ever ruthless English cricket team. With the aid of a right hand man named Aleem Dar, an umpire out of retirement, a Shani, a boundary dealer, a bald offie, a smooth leftie, an explosives expert, two failing openers, and a bitter casino mogul, they make up Aqib's Eleven, out to make one very big score.00:00 Celebrating an Unbelievable Victory03:10 Th...

    1h 3m
  3. Pakistan vs England 3rd Men's Test Preview - Episode 68

    24 OCT

    Pakistan vs England 3rd Men's Test Preview - Episode 68

    Iss haftay hum ne episode mei title baad mei likha hai.00:00 Introduction and Match Preview02:55 Pindi pitch and the toss06:01 Gillespie ka GOAT quote14:58 Plot twist - the pitch kept lower than it turned17:52 Celebrating Sajid & Noman23:05 The challenges of captaining a 1+3 spin attack31:34 In praise of Jamie Smith40:00 Ranking both team's chances52:50 Plans for SA & WI series and revisionism on pitchesFollow us on Youtube!

    1 hr
  4. Episode 67 - 1348 Days Later - Pakistan vs England 2nd Test

    18 OCT

    Episode 67 - 1348 Days Later - Pakistan vs England 2nd Test

    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 committee39:08 Why the Babar Azam dropping decision was a joke43:01 Selection as Surgery/Punishme...

    1h 8m
  5. Episode 66 - Patreon Q&As - Babar's origins, YK's rituals, Misbah v India, IK's fame and more

    11 OCT

    Episode 66 - Patreon Q&As - Babar's origins, YK's rituals, Misbah v India, IK's fame and more

    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?43:33 Team Misbah vs India46:17 Saudi Influence in Global Cricket48:32 A story on Babar Azam’s orig...

    1h 18m
  6. Episode 64 - Batta Fast Manjan - The CCs (Champs Connection Central Contract Camp Cup)

    28 SEPT

    Episode 64 - Batta Fast Manjan - The CCs (Champs Connection Central Contract Camp Cup)

    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 and Player Management27:09 Connection Camp39:00 Central Contracts and how no one understands...

    1h 5m
  7. Episode 63 - Batta Fast Manjan - Champions' Cup, Pak vs SA T20I series, Misbah's mentality

    21 SEPT

    Episode 63 - Batta Fast Manjan - Champions' Cup, Pak vs SA T20I series, Misbah's mentality

    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 Introduction to Current Cricket Events02:52 Analysis of the Champions Cup06:13 Performance In...

    1h 6m
  8. 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
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"What do they know of cricket, who only cricket know?" Ahmer Naqvi and Osman Samiuddin look at cricket from beyond the runs and wickets to the larger sociocultural context of the sport.

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  • Creator
    Ahmer Naqvi and Osman Samiuddin
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Batta Fast
  • Show Website
    Batta Fast

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