Backward Point: A Cricket Podcast

Pakistan, after being 1-0 down, has come back and won the series 2-1 against England. That and India's first home test series loss in 12 years. Timestamps: 0:00 - Pakistan win the series! 7:07 - Thoughts on Aqib-Ball and Pakistan's Home Identity 20:22 - Sajid Ali and Noman Ali's brilliance and Saud's century 29:44 - Shan's winning runs and Pakistan's top-order issues 32:33 - Ramiz Raja on pitches in Pakistan during his tenure & disrespect to Shan 42:25 - Lack of accountability & consistent changes at PCB 50:38 - Patreon Comments 57:51 - India Vs New Zealand review Sign up for our newsletter: https://backwardpointpod.com/ 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 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!💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 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!

Pakistan get their first test win at home in 1,348 days. What next? Timestamps: 0:00 - Pakistan finally wins! 7:07 - Pakistan's new selection committee 12:44 - Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah being "rested" 23:06 - What is Pakistan's home advantage? 28:22 - Kamran Ghulam's incredible debut 33:40 - Noman Ali and Sajid Khan's spin duo 40:54 - Salman Ali Agha is CLUTCH and Pakistan's top-order 46:52 - Looking ahead to the 3rd test and Patreon comments 56:14 - India 46 all out 1:03:08 - Outro 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 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!

England have thrashed Pakistan at home in the 1st test. Can Pakistan cricket go any lower? Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 - England beat Pakistan in the 1st test 6:47 - Salman Agha a silver lining & Shan Masood sacked? 12:30 - Pakistan's lack of home identity & Ramiz Raja's tenure as chairman 21:03 - Babar Azam's hype, decline, and what next for him? 29:31 - Are Pakistani players overhyped by PR agencies? 35:11 - Shaheen Afridi to retire from tests? 41:35 - England's record-breaking innings & Joe Root's class 47:26 - Pakistan cricket's worst period? 50:55 - Patreon comments 59:17 - Closing thoughts 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 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!

Here's our take on the upcoming Pakistan Vs England test series. Enjoy! Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 - England is in Pakistan 4:15 - Pakistan have forgotten how to play at home 9:07 - Pakistan vs England head to head over the years 12:53 - Pitches in Pakistan and Bazball in 2022 19:24 - Squad review 36:40 - Babar Azam's recent test form and Shan's place in the team 45:21 - What to expect in this series? 48:33 - Pakistan lacking characters and interest in test cricket 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 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!

Babar Azam has resigned once again. We discuss Babar's 2nd stint as captain and future captaincy options. Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Babar Azam resigns (again) 5:56 - Breaking down Babar's statement 10:46 - Timing of this resignation and accountability 15:28 - Consequence of Babar taking the captaincy back 22:55 - Babar's batting as a captain 25:35 - Future captaincy options 39:00 - Patreon comments and looking ahead for Babar 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 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!

Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports:https://www.yashisports.com/Speedcamp documentary on Hasnain's transformation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iEksdrmjBkTimestamps0:00 - Intro and rundown of the episode4:35 - Panthers win and Shadab's 2nd domestic trophy as captain 13:50 - Top performers in Champions Cup 19:42 - Shahbaz Choudhry on Speedcamp & working with M. Hasnain 40:57 - Connection camp takeaways💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z🌐 Connect with Us:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com📌 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 #cricketpodcast

Backward Point is back! Exclusive from our new studio, here's an episode breaking down the Champions Cup and what it means. Disclaimer: Bashaar's video is missing for the first 14 minutes because of a technical issue. Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com/ Timestamps 0:00 - Welcome back! 6:08 - Babar Azam's toe and is he back in form? 17:10 - Champions Cup origination, Mentors and accountability 27:04 - Our thoughts on the Champions Cup and Mohsin Naqvi as Chairman 37:49 - Impressive performances in the Champions Cup so far and issues with squads 50:00 - Closing thoughts 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 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!

Bangladesh whitewash Pakistan at home. What next? Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com/ Timestamps 0:00 - Pakistan whitewashed by Bangladesh 6:36 - Bangladesh outsmart Pakistan 10:34 - Pakistan's home record under Misbah 13:30 - PCB's mistreatment of Shaheen & toxic work environments 21:25 - Shan's captaincy, his place in the team & Pakistan choking 28:03 - Pakistan dropping Naseem & Shaheen & stagnation in Pakistan fast bowling 33:23 - Let's talk about Babar Azam 48:40 - Pakistan's top-order struggles in tests & forgetting how to win 58:45 - Pakistan being a 2nd-tier cricket team & what's next 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 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! #cricketpodcast #pakistancricket #pakistanvsbangladesh

Bangladesh has defeated Pakistan for the first time ever in Test cricket. Here are our thoughts on their historic win. Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com/ Timestamps 0:00 - Pakistan's first defeat vs Bangladesh in Tests 6:57 - Rawalpindi pitch and no specialist spinner 12:23 - Pakistan's first innings and declaration decision 19:02 - Shan Masood's place in the team & Pakistan's dismissals in 2nd innings 23:35 - Babar Azam's recent test form 30:31 - Bangladesh's pace attack 32:20 - Babar Azam's drought of centuries and looking ahead 38:35 - Pakistan's search for a specialist spinner 41:52 - Test series on the line and finding our home advantage 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 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!

Here's an episode catching up with developments at the PCB and previewing the Pakistan Vs Bangladesh test series. Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 3:42 - M. Nawaz video breakdown & Bashaar explains that leave 16:30 - GT20 & Usman Khawaja podcast review 22:34 - PCB NOC issue & how much money Pakistan players make 38:26 - A new era under Shan Masood & Waqar Younis is back in PCB 45:30 - Pakistan's home season, new chief curator & Mohsin Naqvi the chairman 51:15 - Pakistan squad review: Imam dropped, Huraira back 58:50 - Abrar Ahmed is released from the squad and Pakistan's all out pace attack 1:01:29 - Important season for Babar Azam 1:05:20 - Nazar bowled to an Afghanistan Test Cricketer 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 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!

Enjoy this episode with Usman Khawaja as he talks about his Pakistani heritage, growing up in Australia and his mindset shift while making a comeback in the Australian test team. Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:33 - Cricket in North America and India Vs Pakistan games 7:07 - Growing up in Australia, inspirations & diversity in Australian cricket 13:37 - Usman's dad's belief in him, respecting cricket & friendship w/ Warner 19:52 - Australian cricket mentality and leagues breaking down barriers 22:35 - Ashes rivalry, getting abused at Lord's, and zoning out crowds 26:52 - Usman's aviation journey and Nazar's fear of flying 31:10 - Debut for Australia and come back in 2015 37:33 - Unbelievable comeback in 2022 and Lebron James celebration 44:54 - Saeed Ajmal "Science is the man" moment explained 48:45 - Getting mistaken for a Pakistani player & sledging in Urdu 51:10 - The Test documentary, religion vs culture and raising kids in Australia 58:44 - Trusting God's plan and principles Usman lives by 1:05:13 - How often does he have Pakistani food? 1:07:27 - Would you ever coach Pakistan? 1:11:33 - Favourite ICC trophy Australia has won 💼 Support us on Patreon:   / backwardpointpodcast   🎮 Join our Discord community:   / discord   🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram:   / backwardpointpod   🐦 Twitter / X :   / point_backward   🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 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!

The biggest collab in Pakistan cricket podcast is here! Ahmer Naqvi from  @BattaFast  joins us to talk all things cricket and Pakistan cricket. 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - How did Batta Fast start and the infamous group chat 13:58 - Cricket becoming a "job" 22:03 - Nazar got grilled by Ahmer in 2017?! 29:58 - How Ahmer's interest in cricket started and why we watch sports 43:00 - How Batta Fast evolved and how Ahmer deals with hate comments? 52:49 - Current state of Pakistan cricket media 58:37 - Thoughts on Riz-Bar and Pakistan's T20 approach 1:13:08 - Saim Ayub rant and toxic work environments 1:21:10 - Empathizing with the players and their humble backgrounds 1:31:28 - End of Pakistan's wholesome era 1:35:40 - Ahmer's cat and will Pakistan host CT? 1:38:00 - Amir's spelling CT17 final vs Shaheen's spell in 2021 T20 WC 1:39:52 - Any pressure on developing more "moments" 1:41:32 - Book recommendations 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 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! #cricket #cricketpodcast

Jimmy Anderson bids farewell to international cricket. Here's an episode looking back at his illustrious career. 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Jimmy Anderson retires! 5:55 - Jimmy's career in numbers & how he evolved himself 16:57 - Jimmy prioritizing red ball cricket and dismissing greats 22:05 - Can there be another Jimmy Anderson? 29:40 - Broad-Anderson's bowling pair and what's next for Jimmy 34:52 - Coldplay's tribute to Jimmy and Patreon comments 40:03 - Top 3 Jimmy Anderson wickets 41:56 - West Indies crumble in 1st test 45:08 - Outro 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 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!

Welcome to BP's 100th episode / 50,000 subs special QnA episode. Thanks for sending in your questions! 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - 100 episode special QnA 4:00 - How will the content evolve on BP? 5:22 - Not a question but a message 5:58 - Which country has the best Pakistan cricket fans? 7:18 - Should Pakistan move on Babar as captain & who should replace him? 10:32 - When is Bashaar getting married? 13:08 - Will Nazar ever stop being delusional? 14:00 - Should cricket be introduced to the college level in America? 16:36 - Funniest childhood memory? 18:23 - Biryani with aloo or without? 19:47 - How do you rate Babar Azam as a test batter? 21:39 - Which Pakistan cricket memory would you like to be a part of? 23:16 - Do we get affected by hate? 25:47 - Is being a cricket creator a toxic environment? 28:13 - Does knowing the players personally affect how we criticize them? 30:30 - Plans for GT20 Canada? 31:29 - What jobs do you have & how do you manage family life with the pod? 35:36 - What have we learned about players after interviewing them? 37:56 - How long did we live in Pakistan and when did we leave? 39:03 - Will Mikaeel play for Canada or Pakistan? 40:30 - Dream interview 41:51 - Prime Amir vs Prime Shaheen? 42:38 - Where did the name Backward Point come from? 44:19 - Top podcasters we want to collaborate with 45:39 - Happiest and saddest moment as a PCT fan 47:21 - Which playing 11 would we want to be a part of? 48:33 - Predict cricket in 2035 51:26 - Best BP episode so far 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 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!

This episode is a wrap-up of the T20 World Cup. 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - T20 World Cup is over! 4:10 - Bashaar's POV of the final 15:25 - Virat Kohli's humility and did he deserve the PoTM award? 21:09 - Jasprit Bumrah was the difference for India 28:13 - Hardik Pandya's redemption & peak Kohli not winning trophies 32:11 - India's shift in approach from the last T20 WC 34:22 - Overall opinion on the T20 WC 37:40 - Backward Point's best and flop team of the tournament 41:47 - Legends league 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 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!