46 episodes
Batta Fast Ahmer Naqvi and Osman Samiuddin
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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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Episode 37 - T20 World Cup Preview
We get very excited about the upcoming T20 World Cup, including a chance to see a whole bunch of associate sides, new stars to emerge, and for good/bad mojo to decide the tournament.0:00 The boredom of creating content vs the excitement for the World Cup11:00 Unique stories from the associate sides and potential for upsets25:00 Pakistan, West Indies & Sri Lanka - Aar ya Paar sides28:00 How India's conservatism holds them back35:00 Ugh, Australia45:00 England's X-factors - Chris Jordan and...
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Episode 36 - Batta Fast Manjan - How to think about T20s
A discussion about #PAKvIRE became a long debate on what tactics should one look at in T20s, how Pakistan batting first and batting second are different teams, and what a bowler like Amir and a format like tapeball teaches us about the future of T20 cricket. Trust us, you will find this boring af.0:00 Intro02:00 The challenges of setting a target in T20s07:30 Why T20Is are not the apex of the format13:00 Understanding the value of runs and wickets in T20s30:00 Mohammad Amir's vegetarian bowli...
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Episode 35 - Batta Fast Manjan - Bobby as Bollywood stars - Kendrick vs Drake in cricket - WT20 squads
We are back to worship the algo, and so fittingly we have found a way to force the Kendrick Drake beef into this episode. We also take a look at what Babar can learn from Akshay Kumar and Aditya Pancholi, why Andre Russell is the GOAT, and our take on the World T20 squads.Kendrick, Drake and the 2023 World CupBabar Azam, Akshay Kumar and Aditya PancholiBobby's career at an inflection pointThe role of bowling in modern T20sDr. Sohail's resignation and PCB shenanigansT20 World Cup ContendersDre...
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Episode 34 - #PAKvsNZ F series review
*puke* A terrible series that taught us nothing and made us despair a lot. We dive deep mostly into Babar, but also the larger malaise afflicting Pakistan cricket.0:00 - 5:00 Intro and whining5:00 Lack of ambition and intent11:14 Toxic national team atmosphere24:23 Babar's lack of evolution30:37 Did we learn anything at all?Follow us on Youtube!
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Episode 33 - Batta Fast Manjan - A history of Pakistan cricketers in Cola ads
To celebrate the star turn by Naseem Shah in his new ***** ad, we decide to take a look back at some of the iconic cola adverts starring Pakistani players. Thirty years of pure pop culture.Original compilation of ads: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhwhTaU14zMOsman podcast discussing War Minus the Shooting: https://www.81allout.com/2021/02/22/an-unquiet-history-an-interview-with-writer-osman-samiuddin/Ahmer article on separating art from artist: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ahmer-naqvi...
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Episode 32 - Batta Fast Manjan - Rambo's PCB, Shaheen's Instagram and a Champions League revival
This week, we respond to many fan queries and do a detailed discussion of our criticism's of Ramiz Raja's stint as PCB Chairman. We also debate just how gold was Shaheen's 'don't anger me' Insta story, and discuss how a return of the franchise-based Champion's League tournament is both exciting and ridiculous.00:00 Intro and Shaheen's insta story9:53 The Chairman Rambo era37:03 What does a revival of the Champions League mean?Follow us on Youtube!
Customer Reviews
Fast bowling as Ehtalam.
If you grew up as a cricket obsessive in Pakistan or were a big fan across the Wagah?
Do you answer, ‘the dying gods of test cricket’ when asked of your faith? Then this podcast will give another life to your memories of watching Waqar (and his left arm god partner).
Do you still ache in your soul for the Asif wickets that never materialised? Does the poetry of Neruda, Lorca, and Larkin sink into the melancholy of these memories?
Well, except for the last one this is the communal Ehtalam for you. Or podcasts, if you will. Messrs Samiuddin & Naqvi will take you on a ride that will remind you what it was like watching a menacing Waqar race in. Or Asif indulging in yo-yo trickery with the ball. Or remind you why you should just forgive left arm god for his left arm fix.
One minor request: More technical chat and more test cricket spells would be appreciated.
Awesome, entertaining, full of information, excellent story telling!
Both Osman and Ahmer discuss the subjects like fans and experts at the same time. The small details and the story behind the story are very entertaining and informative. Big fan of both of them!
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