Backward Point Cricket Podcast

Backward Point

A cricket podcast discussing everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces, and the hottest takes you've ever heard! North America's BIGGEST Cricket podcast. Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backwardpoint/subscribe

  1. 5 hr ago

    Why Pakistan Cricket Has a Fitness Problem w/ Shehzar Mohammad (Trainer & Ex-Cricketer)

    Shehzar Mohammad is a former first class cricketer who represented PIA and Sindh. He has transitioned his career as a strength and conditioning coach, working with players including Shan Masood, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Azam Khan, and most recently the Hyderabad Kingsmen during the PSL.You can find Shehzar here:https://www.instagram.com/smfcrickettraining/💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BackwardPointPodcast 0:00 - Early days & The Mohammad family legacy5:11 - The cost of coming from a cricketing family in Pakistan 10:42 - Transitioning & creating his own lane as a fitness trainer 17:33 - Where Pakistan cricketers stand in fitness & what PCB needs to do22:20 - The problem with Pakistan's fast bowlers26:26 - Shehzar on Shaheen Afridi's gym video 29:20 - PCB's absurd fitness test & professionalism in Pakistan cricket 32:44 - Working with Azam Khan & cricketer's off season37:29 - The importance of nutrition and diet in training 42:30 - What club cricketers can do to improve their fitness 53:44 - What cricketers should do for recovert post match 55:28 - Fitness plans for fast bowlers & M. Ali Daisy's professionalism 55:48 - Difference between foreign players & Pakistan players and working with Kingsmen1:02:28 - 3 exercises cricketers should & should not do, yo-yo test1:04:09 - Nutrition mistakes cricketers make, fasting in ramadan, sleep 1:05:24 - Stories about Hanif Mohammed 1:10:08 - Where to find Shehzar🌐 Connect with Backward Point:Official Website: https://backwardpointpod.com✉️ Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://backwardpointpodcast.substack.com🎮 Join our free Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z📧 For inquiries and collaborations: 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 dive deep into the world of cricket with hot takes, current affairs think pieces, and discussions you won’t want to miss!

    1hr 13min
  2. 13 Jun

    REACTING TO CRICINFO'S GREATEST 25 CRICKETERS LIST!

    00:00 – Introduction: Is this list abysmal?01:25 – Was there a boycott of Pakistani players?02:46 – The "AI Aesthetic" and the indification of Cricinfo07:40 – How the list was compiled: Examining the jury10:45 – Revealing the Top 25: Initial gut reactions12:25 – The Babar Azam and Shahid Afridi snub14:50 – Malinga vs. Bumrah: Who is the better death bowler?16:08 – The Younis Khan omission17:15 – Stats vs. Vibes: Is Ashwin better than Afridi?20:19 – The Glenn McGrath debate22:07 – Who would you remove? The Kevin Pietersen case24:08 – Deep dive on Ravi Ashwin's ranking27:09 – MS Dhoni: Captaincy, clutch, and trophies28:50 – The AB de Villiers controversy: Greatness without a "chip"?36:48 – The truth behind AB de Villiers' eye injury38:35 – Shakib Al Hasan and the Bangladesh representation41:43 – The case for Graeme Smith42:55 – Re-ranking the Top 5: Kohli vs. Tendulkar vs. Kallis48:26 – Why Shahid Afridi is a Top 15 player52:19 – Younis Khan’s legendary work ethic and career55:31 – Other missing legends: Yusaf, Malinga, and Gul59:16 – Does Babar Azam deserve to be on this list?1:00:10 – Coming soon: The Backward Point 25 for 25 list💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BackwardPointPodcast 🌐 Connect with Backward Point:Official Website: https://backwardpointpod.com✉️ Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://backwardpointpodcast.substack.com🎮 Join our free Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z📧 For inquiries and collaborations: 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 dive deep into the world of cricket with hot takes, current affairs think pieces, and discussions you won’t want to miss!

    1hr 2min

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A cricket podcast discussing everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces, and the hottest takes you've ever heard! North America's BIGGEST Cricket podcast. Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backwardpoint/subscribe

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