Best Ahmer Naqvi and Osman Samiuddin Podcasts (2025)

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Debating the Legacy of 90s Pakistan Cricket with Osman Samiuddin - Episode 81 1:00:39

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00:00 Hafeez, Rashid and Legacy of 90s Cricket Players 03:57 The Impact of 90s Cricket on Modern Perceptions 10:36 Cultural Significance of 90s Cricket 14:44 Corruption and Instability 21:37 Why the 90s were an era of decline 30:04 The Lost Tournaments of the 90s 39:14 The Impact of County Cricket on Pakistani cricket 43:47 13 Captaincy changes in …

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Ranking the Greatest ICC Event Performances by Pakistani players - @sportingmyths - Episode 80 1:07:19

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Back with the @sportingmyths crew, we debate the GOAT ICC event performances. Before anyone gets too senti, the nominations and seedings were done kafi arbitrarily, because the intention was to just discuss some great performances. Fakhar Zaman vs India 2017 Mohammad Amir vs India 2017 Shahid Afridi vs South Africa, 2009 Inzamam ul Haq vs New Zeala…

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The Osman Retirement Episode - Episode 78 1:02:31

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Just in time for the incredible disappointment of a winless home tournament, Osman Samiuddin announces his totally final (unless need of nation arises) absolutely complete retirement from the show. 00:00 Introduction and Context of the Podcast 01:49 Osman's Departure 05:18 Pakistan Cricket - can it really die? 10:27 That hockey wala trauma 15:15 Ho…

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[Re-upload] WI Thrash Pakistan - The Jinx Comes True - feat. Backward Point - Episode 78 1:03:15

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00:00 Introduction to Backward Point 01:29 Discussing the defeat 04:47 Babar Azam's Performance 07:36 Challenges in Pakistan's Batting 10:27 Issues with Domestic Cricket Conditions 12:08 Inability to Dismiss Lower Order Batsmen 21:52 AqibBall and Long-term Planning 29:36 Is the Spin Approach Fun? 31:16 How to Sustain Test Cricket 36:37 Flaws in the…

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Ranking (Almost) Every Pakistan Cricket Song Ever - Episode 77 1:14:01

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00:00 Introduction to Anthems 03:00 Bol Qalandar Banger 06:00 Analysis of Ali Zafar's Anthems 11:27 Arif Lohar and The Funniest Anthem Story 18:05 The Lahore Qalandars' Unique Sound 23:54 Desi Hip Hop's Emergence in PSL and the Naseebo Song 27:02 The Karachi Kings' Anthem HateWatch 30:04 Many Generic Songs 41:23 Exploring the Impact of PSL Anthems …

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Thank you Aqib Javed - Spin is Spin Yaar - Episode 76 1:01:30

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00:00 Pakistan's Historic Test Victory 02:46 Bowling Strategies and Player Performances 06:04 The Role of Spinners 09:03 Aqib Javed's Coaching Impact 15:09 World Test Championship and the Future of Test Cricket 38:12 Cricket's relationship with ecology 45:50 Pakistan's Home Advantage Strategy 51:27 The Terrible Calendar for Pakistan 56:24 Reflectio…

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Whitewashed Again - The Pakistan Injury Curse - Two Tier WTC - Afghanistan Boycott - Episode 75 1:02:49

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00:00 Introduction and Context of Pakistan's Cricket Performance 01:14 Analysis of Recent Matches and Player Performances 04:49 Pakistan's Injury Curse 08:59 Evaluating Pakistan's Test Team Consistency 13:02 Is Pakistan really a fast bowling country? 26:30 Pakistan cricket's mismanagement of bowlers 24:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts on Team Devel…

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Heartbreak in Centurion - PAK v SA 1st Men's Test Review - Episode 74 1:02:08

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00:00 Intro 00:29 Abbas's Travolta-like comeback 06:01 Analyzing Abbas's Bowling Performance 08:50 Abbas's changing pace 12:08 Celebrating like Shaiby 26:00 Rabada and Naseem's spells 29:49 Rabada vs Bumrah and Cummins 35:42 Race and Class Privilege in South African Cricket 36:53 South Africa's Incredible Journey to the WTC Final 40:44 The Big Thre…

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Sweeping in South Africa - Saeed ka Suna Tha, Saim ko Dekha Hai - PAK vs SA Men's ODI review - Episode 73 1:01:16

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00:00 Celebrating the sweep 02:53 Shaheen finds his form 09:46 On the circle of Love, Saim & Saeed 19:49 Comparing Generations: Saeed Anwar and Saim Ayub 29:57 Sufyan, Salman and other Solid Performers 33:49 Why doesn't South Africa hurt as much as Australia? 40:00 Pakistan and the WTC Final 39:07 Pakistan's Chances Against South Africa 46:13 How t…

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Sex of Saim - Salman Ali Bevan - Pakistan vs South Africa Men's T20s & 1st ODI - Episode 72 59:17

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00:00 Easy Ho Ja 03:04 Ahmer’s nightly fantasy 05:52 Saim Ayub: Dekha Na Tha 15:10 Salman Ali Agha: The Unsung Hero 21:05 Pak record in SA 30:05 Agha’s superb spin 36:53 Rizwan’s captaincy 44:56 Gillespie resignation 54:12 The fkn Champions Trophy Follow us on Youtube!By Ahmer Naqvi and Osman Samiuddin

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PAK v SA Test squad, Sadness of Shaheen, Champions Trophy drama - Episode 71 - Batta Fast Manjan 1:03:49

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Pakistan's men's squad for the tour to South Africa featured the omission of Shaheen Afridi, a development that was more sad than shocking. We debate the rest of the squad, and then get into the absolute sh*tshow that has been the Champions Trophy hosting crisis. 00:00 Reflections on Pakistan's Test Squad 05:52 The Future of Shaheen Afridi's Career…

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Patreon Q&As 3 - Who was the best player in each decade, what will happen to the CT, and more! Episode 70 1:09:04

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00:00 Introduction to the Q&A Session 01:09 Who was the best Test player in every decade from the '50s onwards? 16:30 What will happen with the PCB, ICC and the BCCI in the Champions Trophy? 34:06 Which bowlers should make the squad for the SA tour? 37:59 What are the pop-culture implications of 1987-era Imran Khan being present today and dating Ta…

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22 Saal Baad Pakistan beat Australia - Episode 69 - Pak vs Oz ODI Review 1:03:37

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00:00 CONGRATES TO PACE LOVERS 05:48 Seeing Pakistan cricket as a work of art rather than sport 08:54 Haris Rauf: Pace is Pace Yaar 11:59 The Game Changing Impact of Tape Ball Cricket 21:20 Pakistan’s pacers rediscovering their groove 22:58 Demythologising the Mighty 90s 25:10 Saim Ayub and the Saeed Anwar comparisons 37:42 Rizwan's Captaincy: A Ne…

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Aqib's 11 - Episode 68 - Sajid & Noman help Aqib and Aleem Dar script epic heist 1:02:57

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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 faili…

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Pakistan vs England 3rd Men's Test Preview - Episode 68 59:50

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Iss haftay hum ne episode mei title baad mei likha hai. 00:00 Introduction and Match Preview 02:55 Pindi pitch and the toss 06:01 Gillespie ka GOAT quote 14:58 Plot twist - the pitch kept lower than it turned 17:52 Celebrating Sajid & Noman 23:05 The challenges of captaining a 1+3 spin attack 31:34 In praise of Jamie Smith 40:00 Ranking both team's…

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Episode 67 - 1348 Days Later - Pakistan vs England 2nd Test 1:08:09

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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 baad 03:07 Reflections on Pakistan's Win 05:56 The Role of Spinners in Pakistan's Victory 09:14 Sajid, Noman, Kamran, Salman & Their Contributions 12:16 Analyzing Batting Performance 18:07 Euphoria vs. Reality in Pakista…

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Episode 66 - Patreon Q&As - Babar's origins, YK's rituals, Misbah v India, IK's fame and more 1:17:46

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00:00 Quick thoughts on the latest debacle 05:04 Pakistani Fitness Levels and Performance Discrepancies 10:11 Can you change the culture? 14:51 Patreon shoutouts and Questions 17:15 Famous Sledges and Weird Superstitions 26:46 Why do Pak ex-cricketers slag off everyone? 39:15 Under the table payments in franchise leagues 40:42 The Impact of Salary …

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Episode 64 - Batta Fast Manjan - The CCs (Champs Connection Central Contract Camp Cup) 1:05:23

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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 Podcast 03:05 Assad's Call for Positivity in Cricket Commentary 09:03 The Nature of Journalism and Reporting 11:58 CC Tournament Structure and Its Impa…

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Episode 63 - Batta Fast Manjan - Champions' Cup, Pak vs SA T20I series, Misbah's mentality 1:05:45

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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 remembra…

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Episode 62 - 5000 Subscribers Special! 1:16:38

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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/battafast We will be doing a monthly version of this for our Patreons, so please do sign up! Follow…

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Episode 61 - Pakistan vs Bangladesh - The Latest Latest Worst Ever Loss, and Enter the Mentors 1:05:36

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As predicted by us, Pakistan keep hitting new lows as Bangladesh completed a historic sweep. But our focus ended up being on the PCB's absolutely bone-headed decisions, and the existential threat faced by Pakistani cricket. 02:24 Bangladesh's Historic Test Series Win 08:16 Impressive Performances by Bangladeshi Bowlers 14:13 Questioning Pakistan's …

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Episode 60 - Pakistan vs Bangladesh - The Latest Worst Ever Loss 1:09:06

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We took a few days after the event to record this, which means we aren't at the fire and brimstone stage everyone else might be. We congratulate Bangladesh on a magnificent win, and lay out our causes for the defeat. 01:04 Bangladesh's Impressive Win Against Pakistan 08:44 Pakistan's Poor Performance and Team Selection 14:47 Flaws in the World Test…

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Episode 59 - The Legend of Arshad Nadeem 55:37

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"He is the first splash on a blank canvas, the first flick of a torchlight into the abyss. If ever an athletics legacy will be built - though don't hold your breath - it will start with him." From Osman's article: https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/40801739/paris-olympics-2024-pakistan-gold-medal-javelin-all-hail-improbable-arshad-nadeem-firs…

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Episode 58 - Batta Fast Manjan - WTF is the PCB up to? 55:20

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We are back with a new episode and no new news or matches. So we just sit and cry about the PCB. Enjoy! 0:00 The Upcoming mega season of Pakistan cricket 3:10 Shan Masood's captaincy and Naseem's return 7:00 The NOC brouhaha and the future of the PSL 15:27 The potential of tapeball cricket 20:00 Frustration with existing PCB management 28:40 Mohsin…

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Episode 57 - Great Pakistani Batting Innings - Inzamam ul Haq vs New Zealand, 1992 58:10

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Welcome to the batting sibling of our great Pakistani pace spells series! We start off with a canonical entry, Inzi's starmaking turn at the '92 World Cup semifinal. 0:00 Intro 03:45 Inzi's iconic innings 08:36 Context for this match 15:45 Jonty's runout that made fielding a genuine skill 22:07 Inzi in cluth moments 28:50 The 1992 World Cup and the…

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Episode 56 - Batta Fast at the T20 World Cup - India WIN - Bumrah's GOAT status 57:02

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Finally, the Indian team wins an ICC event after having dominated the world game for so long. We give the team their flowers, marvel at the way Bumrah has silenced all doubters, do the blasphemy of comparing him to Wasim, and consider the tactics and choking allegations from a fantastic final. Follow us on Youtube!…

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Episode 55 - Batta Fast at the T20 World Cup - Afghanistan's Magical Run and cricket's greatest injury 49:36

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We can't stop gushing over Afghanistan's wonderful run to the semifinals, including a reflection on Mohammad Nabi's Hall of Fame career, and the greatest injury in cricket history. 1:00 Reviewing the group stages and celebrating Afghanistan's magical run 6:30 Gulbadin's magnificent, iconic injury 10:30 Afghanistan's winning tactics 14:00Mohammad Na…

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Episode 54 - Batta Fast at the T20 World Cup - Tournament Review and ranking Pak's worst ICC events 1:05:51

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As our period of massive viewcounts (lol) ends before it really began, we review a depressing campaign, outline the many causes for failure, and end up ranking the worst ICC events for the Pakistan's men's team this century. 0:30 Batta Fast revenue streams destroyed 2:00 Babar's captaincy, the fallout, the tactical issues 11:00 Why PSL success hasn…

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Episode 53 - Batta Fast at the T20 World Cup - Ghum Hour Continues 56:16

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What a delightfully horrible way to lose to India. We discuss the causes of the defeat, Pakistan's stagnant development, the clusterf**k that is the PCB, and India's own batting woes. 0:00 Intro and why Pakistan lost 3:30 Has Pakistan's core stagnated? 14:00 Why Pakistan's batting is not fit for purpose 25:15 How the bowlers have evolved more than …

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Episode 51 - T20 World Cup Preview 1:02:34

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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 Cup 11:00 Unique stories from the associate sides and potential for upsets 25:00 Pakistan, West In…

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Episode 50 - Batta Fast Manjan - How to think about T20s 52:20

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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 Intro 02:00 The challenges of setting a target…

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Episode 49 - Batta Fast Manjan - Bobby as Bollywood stars - Kendrick vs Drake in cricket - WT20 squads 59:42

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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 Cup Babar Azam, Akshay Kumar and Aditya P…

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Episode 48 - #PAKvsNZ F series review 49:52

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*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 whining 5:00 Lack of ambition and intent 11:14 Toxic national team atmosphere 24:23 Babar's lack of evolution 30:37 Did we learn anything at all? Follow us on Youtu…

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Episode 47 - Batta Fast Manjan - A history of Pakistan cricketers in Cola ads 1:04:44

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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=xhwhTaU14zM Osman podcast discussing War Minus the Shooting: https://www.81allout.com/2021/02/22/an…

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Episode 46 - Batta Fast Manjan - Rambo's PCB, Shaheen's Instagram and a Champions League revival 1:06:55

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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 story …

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Episode 45 - Batta Fast Manjan - Clown Season at the PCB 48:44

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We had planned to do a data deep dive on the recent PSL, but instead we have to content with all the elite level clownery going on at the PCB. Turns out, the board changed captains and released a #wholesome press release which had never been shared with the players instead. So now, we've got one recently sacked captain back, one highly fucked over …

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Episode 44 - Batta Fast at the PSL - Deep Dive into ISLU's win with Rehan Part 2 50:02

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APOLOGIES FOR THE LATE UPLOAD ON AUDIO! Part 2 of our episode with the 3-time PSL winning General Manager of Islamabad United Rehan ul Haq. We go match by match throughout the whole magical season, charting all the ups and downs and how Islamabad's side found their way back to the top. 0:00 Match 5 - Trouncing the Kings 4:54 Match 6 - Rematch with …

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Episode 43 - Batta Fast at the PSL - Deep Dive into ISLU's win with Rehan Part 1 55:02

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In our favourite episode ever, great friend of the podcast and 3-time PSL winning General Manager of Islamabad United Rehan ul Haq joins us. We go match by match throughout the whole magical season, charting all the ups and downs and how Islamabad's side found their way back to the top. 0:00 Intro and banter 4:28 Why this PSL was his proudest profe…

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Episode 41 - Batta Fast at the PSL - Midseason Review 1:00:13

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Guess who's back? We take a look at each of the PSL sides and how their seasons have gone 8 games in. From realising that Karachi Kings, not Lahore, are the worst PSL side ever to getting excited about everyone from Saim Ayub and Khwaja Nafay to Hunain Shah and Arif Yaqoob, we cover all the highs and lows of the season so far. 0:00 Intro 1:39 Lahor…

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Episode 37 - Batta Fast at the PSL - #MSvIU 17:59

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A match that was over in the first powerplay, or a slow-burning thriller? Ahmer and Osman can't agree on how to frame Multan's win over a lacklustre Islamabad. You can also watch the show on https://begin.watch, an upcoming, premium OTT platform called #Begin. 0:00 Why Ahmer hated this match 1:45 Why Osman enjoyed it 4:52 Multan's efficiency 6:42 W…

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Episode 36 - Batta Fast at the PSL - Match 4 #LQvQG 19:14

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The two-time winners are now two-time losers. Lahore slump to another defeat as Quetta looks rejuvenated. You can also watch the show on https://begin.watch, an upcoming, premium OTT platform called #Begin. 00:00 Intro and Khwaja Nafay mania 2:46 That PSL time of the year 4:28 Jahandad and the joy of PSL 6:15 Enjoying these moments for what they ar…

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Episode 35 - Batta Fast at the PSL - Match 3 #MSvKK 16:16

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So we get that boring, one-sided blowout match early. Multan looked to have scored below par before proving that was enough for two Karachi chases. You can also watch the show on https://begin.watch, an upcoming, premium OTT platform called #Begin. Follow us on Youtube!

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Episode 34 - Batta Fast at the PSL - Match 2 #PZvsQG 20:12

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Once the marquee matchup of the league, both teams now seem to be in the midst of new chapters. You can watch the show on https://begin.watch, an upcoming, premium OTT platform called #Begin. 0:00 - 1:21 Intro 1:22 - 2:21 Regeneration of Quetta 2:22 - 3:33 Peshawar's struggles 3:34 - 5:11 Saffy bhai and giving the kids a chance 5:12 - 12:31 Karachi…

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Episode 33 - Batta Fast at the PSL - Match 1 #LQvIU 18:54

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Welcome to Batta Fast's coverage of PSL9. We will be doing a post-match show for every game of this year's PSL, with the episodes being hosted on our Youtube page, as well as on an upcoming, premium OTT platform called #Begin. You can also watch this show on https://begin.watch Follow us on Youtube!By Ahmer Naqvi and Osman Samiuddin

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Episode 32 - Batta Fast Manjan #4 - 2023 in Review 44:30

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Friend of the podcast, founder of the Five Rupees blog, and itinerant cricket columnist for Dawn, Ahsan Butt joins the show to discuss the year that was in Pakistan cricket. Follow us on Youtube!By Ahmer Naqvi and Osman Samiuddin

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Episode 31 Batta Fast Manjan #3 - Millennial vs Gen Z fans | T20 World Cup thoughts | #NZvPAK 53:31

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Two great cricket writers, Rameen (@rameenwhile) and Raiyan (@CricCritic2) join the show to discuss the two games from the New Zealand series, their thoughts on the T20 World Cup, and their take on how older cricket fans view the game. Read this beautiful take by Rameen on Sundays and cricket: https://medium.com/@rameensalman/on-sundays-and-cricket…

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Episode 30 | #AUSvPAK 3rd Test, 3rd Day Review | Micro-dosing khushiyan | Sexy Saim | Aamer Danger 36:01

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As closely fought as a whitewash can get, Shan Masood's team continues to put in some of the best performances by Pakistan in Australia, admittedly a low-bar. We discuss Jamal's heroics, Saim's sexiness, and the joys of test cricket. Follow us on Youtube!By Ahmer Naqvi and Osman Samiuddin

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Episode 29 | #AUSvPAK 3rd Test 1st Day Review | Why Pak batting isn't that bad | Aamer Jamal's intent 30:52

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On an eventful first day of the final Test of the tour, Pakistan put up a fighting total despite an early morning collapse. But as discussed here, its the bowling that has led to more heartbreaks than the batting. Follow us on Youtube!By Ahmer Naqvi and Osman Samiuddin

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Episode 28 | #AUSvPAK Day 3 Review | The romance of late night cricket |The rituals of jinxing 27:23

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In a solo episode, Ahmer discusses how cricket creates stories of hope and glory in our minds; the pleasure of watching in the dark with friends on Whatsapp; and knowing when the good old days end and the loss begins. Follow us on Youtube!By Ahmer Naqvi and Osman Samiuddin

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Episode 27 | #ausvpak 2nd Test Preview | Rizwan over Saffy | Injury Woes 27:53

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As Pakistan prepares to play the second test of its Australian tour, we preview what looks like a very bleak test match. Follow us on Youtube!By Ahmer Naqvi and Osman Samiuddin

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