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Backward Point: A Cricket Podcast

North America's BIGGEST Cricket podcast. Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backwardpoint/subscribe

  1. 20 HR AGO

    Are the Pakistan Vs Windies Tests IRRELEVANT?! ft. @CaribbeanCricketPodcast | Series Preview | EP132

    In this episode, Backward Point is joined by Machel from  @CaribbeanCricketPodcast  to preview the Pakistan Vs West Indies Test series and to discuss the potential two-tier cricket system. Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 - West Indies touring Pakistan in tests after 18 years 5:18 - West Indies squad review and why their batters average low 12:15 - Comparing current players with past legends and being a fan of Windies and Pakistan 19:13 - West Indies players to watch out for 24:18 - West Indies players in the T20 circuit and Darren Sammy as head coach 30:19 - New CWI president and potential areas of improvements 35:05 - Two-tier system in test cricket 44:43 - Closing thoughts ✉️ Sign up for our free weekly newsletter – https://backwardpointpod.com/ 🎮 Join our free Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at queries@backwardpointpod.com 🌐 Follow Us on Socials: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 📌 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!

    48 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    How the HELL does the PSL Draft work? | PSL 10 | EP131

    PSL draft explained. Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com/ 0:00 - PSL retentions are here 5:08 - Local player category renewals + trades 15:38 - Retention rules 17:54 - Islamabad United retentions 25:02 - Karachi Kings retentions and Saim Ayub category 32:10 - Peshawar Zalmi retentions 35:31 - Quetta Gladiators retentions 39:39 - Multan Sultans retentions 41:38 - Lahore Qalandars retention 43:38 - Looking forward to the draft ✉️ Sign up for our free weekly newsletter – https://backwardpointpod.com/ 🎮 Join our free Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at queries@backwardpointpod.com 🌐 Follow Us on Socials: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 📌 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. #pakistansuperleague #psl

    54 min

  3. 5 DAYS AGO

    What will Pakistan do WITHOUT Saim Ayub?! | Pakistan Vs South Africa 2nd Test Review | EP 129

    Pakistan has been clean-swept by South Africa in the test series. Our candid thoughts here. Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Saim Ayub's freak injury 9:59 - Pakistan conceding 615 in the 1st innings 17:03 - Is Babar Azam back? 28:20 - Pakistan's 2nd innings fight back to avoid innings defeat 39:45 - Final thoughts on the series ✉️ Sign up for our free weekly newsletter – https://backwardpointpod.com/ 🎮 Join our free Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at queries@backwardpointpod.com 🌐 Follow Us on Socials: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 📌 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! #pakistancricket #pakistanvssouthafrica

    45 min
  4. CLIFFE DEACON on Workload Management, Player Injuries & Mental Health | Islamabad United Podcast

    1 JAN

    CLIFFE DEACON on Workload Management, Player Injuries & Mental Health | Islamabad United Podcast

    Welcome to the Islamabad United Podcast, hosted and produced by Backward Point. This episode features Islamabad United and Pakistan Team Physio, Cliffe Deacon. We discuss his playing career, workload management, and managing player injuries. Hosted and produced by  @backwardpointpod  Design & BTS by Finoto Studio 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:37 - Cliffe's cricket-playing career and relating to current players 6:23 - What does a team physio do and are youngsters educated on fitness these days? 10:04 - Quality of bowlers in Pakistan and adapting to new environments for work 15:58 - What is workload management and GPS tracking for players 23:16 - Managing player's mental health 25:40 - Why are Pakistani players getting injured so frequently? 28:14 - PCB's decision to limit players to 2 leagues per year and looking at Australian players 31:38 - Pakistan overusing their pacers and rotation policy 35:26 - Being with the Pakistan team for over 200 games and dealing with tough losses 41:06 - Looking forward to the season with Islamabad United #islamabadunited #cliffedeacon #cricket

    43 min

  5. 1 JAN

    HAIDER ALI on Babar Azam Comparison, Performance Dip & Plans for Comeback | Islamabad United Podcast

    Welcome to the Islamabad United Podcast, hosted and produced by Backward Point. This episode features Haider Ali who takes us through his under-19 days to his playing career for Pakistan. *Due to technical issues, we lost the audio from the mics but tried our best to still make the podcast audible. Hosted and produced by  @backwardpointpod  Design & BTS by Finoto Studio 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:06 - How Haider got into cricket and the role of tape ball cricket 5:43 - Under 19 days 9:28 - Comparison with Babar Azam and dealing with pressure 11:36 - Playing vs India at T20 World Cup and learning from mistakes 15:35 - Adapting to be a middle-order player and managing poor form 19:18 - Debut for Pakistan in T20Is 23:24 - Pressures of expectations and playing under Shadab in Islamabad United 28:22 - County cricket experience, Mickey Arthur coaching and cooking for Zaman 34:57 - Batting inspirations and goals for PSL 9 #islamabadunited #haiderali

    38 min

  6. 1 JAN

    MIKE HESSON on Shah Brothers, Coaching Virat Kohli & World Cup Memories | Islamabad United Podcast

    Welcome to the Islamabad United Podcast, hosted and produced by Backward Point. Enjoy this episode with Coach Mike Hesson as he dives deep into his coaching journey. Hosted and produced by  @backwardpointpod  Design & BTS by Finoto Studio 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - How the Shah brothers were picked and Ubaid Shah being impressing at U19 WC 3:55 - Mike's plans for Islamabad United and how he got into coaching 8:58 - Mike's challenges as a coach and coaching superstar players 12:12 - Building relationships with players and how data got into cricket 18:38 - Anchors in T20s and Mike's achievements for New Zealand cricket 24:41 - Baz McCullum the coach vs the batsman and 2015 WC Semi Final memories 31:10 - Memories of 2015 WC final and 2019 WC Final 35:26 - Mike's legacy for New Zealand cricket and hopes for Islamabad United #islamabadunited #hblpsl9 #mikehesson

    39 min

  7. 1 JAN

    NASEEM SHAH on His Injury, Batting Heroics & Trade to Islamabad United | Islamabad United Podcast

    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 ​⁠ @backwardpointpod  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” #islamabadunited #naseemshah #unitedwewin

    45 min

  8. 1 JAN

    Performance Coach on Elite Player Secrets, Pak Cricket Challenges & Advice for Youth ft. Hanif Malik

    Welcome to the Islamabad United Podcast, hosted and produced by Backward Point. This episode features Hanif Malik who is the Performance Coach for Islamabad United. Enjoy the episode as Hanif walks us through his coaching journey. Hosted and produced by  @backwardpointpod  Design & BTS by Finoto Studio 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:03 - What is a performance coach and Hanif's coaching journey 6:56 - Importance of focusing on the process and being in the present moment 10:20 - Players Hanif has worked with 13:40 - What makes Virat Kohli an elite player? 16:26 - Challenges for Pakistani cricketers and issues with our system 26:05 - Working with Saim Ayub and why failures are important for growth 31:15 - Why hasn't Azam Khan converted his league stats to international and importance of self reflection 35:27 - Advice for young cricketers #islamabadunited #hblpsl9 #unitedwewin

    42 min
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