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

00:00 Introduction to the Q&A Session<br />01:09 Who was the best Test player in every decade from the '50s onwards?<br />16:30 What will happen with the PCB, ICC and the BCCI in the Champions Trophy?<br />34:06 Which bowlers should make the squad for the SA tour? <br />37:59 What are the pop-culture implications of 1987-era Imran Khan being present today and dating Taylor Swift?<br />47:40 Did the recent series wins hide deeper structural problems in the men's team?<br />51:12 How much do individuals end up influencing bilateral cricket relations between India and Pakistan?<br />57:02 Players you thought would be great but weren't/Thoughts on Umar Akmal<br />1:00:15 Lovely anecdote about Osman and Bob Woolmer<br />1:04:30 Does Afridi still make the 21st century Pak Test XI as an opener?<br />1:05:07 Who should be in Pak men's T20 squad?<br /><br /></p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VWskqndQUv5yHX2Vy68hw">Youtube</a>!<br /><br /></p>

01:09:04

22 Saal Baad Pakistan beat Australia - Episode 69 - Pak vs Oz ODI Review

00:00 CONGRATES TO PACE LOVERS</p>05:48 Seeing Pakistan cricket as a work of art rather than sport</p>08:54 Haris Rauf: Pace is Pace Yaar</p>11:59 The Game Changing Impact of Tape Ball Cricket</p>21:20 Pakistan’s pacers rediscovering their groove</p>22:58 Demythologising the Mighty 90s</p>25:10 Saim Ayub and the Saeed Anwar comparisons</p>37:42 Rizwan's Captaincy: A New Perspective</p>47:39 Political Ramifications of the Champions Trophy</p>01:01:27 The Future of ICC Dynamics</p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VWskqndQUv5yHX2Vy68hw">Youtube</a>!<br /><br /></p>

01:03:37

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

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 failing openers, and a bitter casino mogul, they make up Aqib's Eleven, out to make one very big score.<br /><br />00:00 Celebrating an Unbelievable Victory<br />03:10 The Context of Pakistan's Test drought<br />06:07 The Rise of Unsung Heroes - Sajid and Noman<br />12:01 The Importance of Unpredictability <br />14:53 How to explain Haal<br />20:54 The Randomness of this duo working out<br />24:02 Is Pakistan Cricket Embarrassed of Home Advantage?<br />34:14 Aleem Dar's Insights <br />36:43 Why this series was basically Ocean's 11 with Aqib as Clooney and Aleem Dar as Brad Pitt<br />38:31 Saud Shaqeel's Remarkable Innings<br />40:53 Rizwan's Exceptional Keeping Skills<br />44:52 Traditional Test Cricket vs. Bazball, Rohitball etc<br />49:47 Can Pakistan make this their new formula for home tests?<br />01:00:38 Why home advantage matters<br /><br /></p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VWskqndQUv5yHX2Vy68hw">Youtube</a>!<br /><br /></p>

01:02:57

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

Iss haftay hum ne episode mei title baad mei likha hai.<br /><br />00:00 Introduction and Match Preview<br />02:55 Pindi pitch and the toss<br />06:01 Gillespie ka GOAT quote<br />14:58 Plot twist - the pitch kept lower than it turned<br />17:52 Celebrating Sajid & Noman<br />23:05 The challenges of captaining a 1+3 spin attack<br />31:34 In praise of Jamie Smith<br />40:00 Ranking both team's chances<br />52:50 Plans for SA & WI series and revisionism on pitches<br /><br /></p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VWskqndQUv5yHX2Vy68hw">Youtube</a>!<br /><br /></p>

00:59:50

Episode 67 - 1348 Days Later - Pakistan vs England 2nd Test

Almost 4 years since their last test win at home, Pakistan beat England and give us a long overdue sugar rush.<br /><br />00:00 1348 dino ke baad<br />03:07 Reflections on Pakistan's Win<br />05:56 The Role of Spinners in Pakistan's Victory<br />09:14 Sajid, Noman, Kamran, Salman & Their Contributions<br />12:16 Analyzing Batting Performance<br />18:07 Euphoria vs. Reality in Pakistan Cricket<br />21:02 Critique of Management and Selection committee<br />39:08 Why the Babar Azam dropping decision was a joke<br />43:01 Selection as Surgery/Punishment<br />47:17 Pak obsession with over training instead of specialised<br />49:34 Rizwan's Excellent Keeping <br />01:03:20 The Dramaybaazi/Main Character Syndrome of modern stars (meant as a compliment)</p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VWskqndQUv5yHX2Vy68hw">Youtube</a>!<br /><br /></p>

01:08:09

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

00:00 Quick thoughts on the latest debacle<br />05:04 Pakistani Fitness Levels and Performance Discrepancies<br />10:11 Can you change the culture?<br />14:51 Patreon shoutouts and Questions<br />17:15 Famous Sledges and Weird Superstitions<br />26:46 Why do Pak ex-cricketers slag off everyone?<br />39:15 Under the table payments in franchise leagues<br />40:42 The Impact of Salary Caps in Franchise Leagues<br />41:37 Did IK miss out on fame?<br />43:33 Team Misbah vs India<br />46:17 Saudi Influence in Global Cricket<br />48:32 A story on Babar Azam’s origins<br />56:46 The Future of Test Cricket and ICC's Role<br />01:07:55 Memorable non-Pak Cricket Moments</p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VWskqndQUv5yHX2Vy68hw">Youtube</a>!<br /><br /></p>

01:17:46

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

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. <br /><br />00:00 Introduction and Context of the Podcast<br />03:05 Assad's Call for Positivity in Cricket Commentary<br />09:03 The Nature of Journalism and Reporting<br />11:58 CC Tournament Structure and Its Impact on Performance<br />17:56 The Role of Central Contracts and Player Management<br />27:09 Connection Camp<br />39:00 Central Contracts and how no one understands their purpose<br />53:00 Previewing the England Series</p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VWskqndQUv5yHX2Vy68hw">Youtube</a>!<br /><br /></p>

01:05:23

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

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 remembrance of the recently departed Haniya Aslam. <br /><br />00:00 Introduction to Current Cricket Events<br />02:52 Analysis of the Champions Cup<br />06:13 Performance Insights and Player Evaluations<br />09:04 Tournament Structure and Future Implications<br />19:35 The Misbah segue, and trying to understand his philosophy<br />35:38 Fatima Sana leading Pak vs SA - series review<br />47:20 Remembering Haniya Aslam</p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VWskqndQUv5yHX2Vy68hw">Youtube</a>!<br /><br /></p>

01:05:45

Episode 62 - 5000 Subscribers Special!

First of all, thanks to Saim Salman and Waleed Ahmed.<br /><br />In this v long episode, we try and take every question you guys sent us this past week to celebrate our 5000 subscribers.<br /><br />In addition, here is the link to the Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/battafast<br /><br />We will be doing a monthly version of this for our Patreons, so please do sign up!</p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VWskqndQUv5yHX2Vy68hw">Youtube</a>!<br /><br /></p>

01:16:38

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

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. <br /><br />02:24 Bangladesh's Historic Test Series Win<br />08:16 Impressive Performances by Bangladeshi Bowlers<br />14:13 Questioning Pakistan's Leadership and Selection Decisions<br />19:09 Concerns about Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi<br />22:39 The Need for Strong Incentives for Test Cricket<br />27:12 The Lack of Recognition for Test Cricket<br />30:17 PCB's shenanigans with the Mentors<br />32:30 Unsustainable Financial Decisions and Neglect of the PSL<br />43:22 Imbalance Between Domestic and International Cricket<br />52:08 Mistreatment of Players and Lack of Player Development<br />59:36 Need for Better Governance and Investment</p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VWskqndQUv5yHX2Vy68hw">Youtube</a>!<br /><br /></p>

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