BP boys review the Pakistan Vs England test series.💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BackwardPointPodcast The Chaotic UK Tour Overview 0:00 - 6:48Conspiracy Theories and Media Discourse 6:48 - 13:35Systemic Issues in Pakistan Cricket 13:35 - 20:30The Rise and Hope for New Talent 20:30 - 26:30Questionable Selection and Management 26:30 - 33:15Fan Fatigue and Disenfranchisement 33:15 - 40:00Technical Batting Struggles and Pitch Conditions 40:00 - 47:00Babar Azam's Form and Future 47:00 - 53:50Looking Ahead: The Need for Stability 53:50 - 59:50Reflections and Final Thoughts 59:50 - 1:05:38🌐 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: [email protected]📱 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!

We speak to Senior Editor, Cricinfo and 1/2 of Batta Fast, Osman Samiuddin on all things Pakistan cricket. Please note that this was filmed on August 25th (before the Lord’s Test Match).💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BackwardPointPodcast 00:00 - Introduction & The "Multiverse of Madness" 08:45 - Stories from the Press Box 17:15 - Journalism vs. PR in Pakistan Cricket 26:00 - The "Worst Team in 50 Years"? 34:30 - Managing the Fast Bowling Factory 43:15 - The Spirit of a Fast Bowling Nation 51:45 - The Constant Change: Domestic Structure01:00:15 - Governance & The Role of the Patron-in-Chief 01:08:45 - The Reality of Being a Pakistan Cricketer 01:17:30 - Future Outlook & The "Strings" 🌐 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: [email protected]📱 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!#cricket #cricketpodcast #pakistancricket

In this episode, we speak to legendary Pakistan batter Mohammad Yousaf.Powered by ‪MTJ Foundation Canadahttps://mtjfoundation.ca/💼 Support us on Patreon:   / backwardpointpodcast   0:00 - Mohammad Yousaf on Backward Point!2:41 - International debut after just 1 first-class season 4:56 - Facing Wasim, Waqar and Saqlain in the nets & comparing eras 8:19 - 90s players vs current players 12:00 - Did the 90s Pakistan team underachieve?13:50 - Relationship with Bob Woolmer & working on technique 18:50 - Most test runs in a calendar year record 21:49 - Being in form vs out of form23:22 - Facing the mighty Australian team of the 2000s & scoring against good bowling26:10 - Tenure as Pakistan captain 30:40 - Yousaf's favourite captains & incident with Saurav Ganguly 33:22 - Partnerships with Inzamam & Saeed Anwar 35:45 - PCB's structural issues 38:37 - Tenure as Pakistan's batting coach & technical flaws in Pakistan batters 43:19 - Fixing technical issues on tour 45:16 - Managing insecurities in Pakistan's team48:40 - What went wrong with Babar Azam's technique?51:04 - Babar's decision to take captaincy back 52:56 - What happened to Saim Ayub?55:00 - Pakistan's chances against England in the test series 57:12 - Pakistan's test batting collapses & ODI cricket today 1:00:41 - Working with young batters like Azan Awais and Shamyl Hussain 1:02:25 - Patreon questions1:04:28 - MTJ Foundation 1:06:46 - Reacting to his solo ODI wicket 🌐 Connect with Backward Point:Official Website: https://backwardpointpod.com✉️ Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://backwardpointpodcast.substack...🎮 Join our free Discord community:   / discord  📧 For inquiries and collaborations: [email protected]📱 Follow Us on Socials:📸 Instagram:   / backwardpointpod  🐦 Twitter / X:   / 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!

BP boys preview the Pakistan Vs England Test Series. 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BackwardPointPodcast 00:00 - A Milestone Birthday & The Grind01:32 - Meeting a Legend: Mohammad Yousaf In-Studio03:14 - Patreon Exclusives & London Meetups05:15 - 2019 World Cup Memories & UK Vibes08:35 - Why England is "Down Bad": Analyzing the Opponent12:51 - Historical Stats & The "Babar Fitness" Question24:08 - Building the Perfect XI & Final Predictions🌐 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: [email protected]📱 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!

In this episode, we speak to Pakistan International Cricketer and mystery spinner Usman Tariq. 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BackwardPointPodcast 0:00 - Meeting and playing cricket with Jude Bellingham1:36 - Uniqueness of his action and dealing with the outside noise 5:07 - Phone call with Sunil Narine 6:57 - How does he stay positive and handle pressure?12:36 - Dealing with the immense hype around him before the India game16:39 - Looking back at how his life has changed drastically in 3 years 18:30 - What's the next goal?22:25 - Being "found out" in professional cricket 25:12 - Practice routine during tournaments 26:37 - Data, match-ups vs backing your strength 29:28 - The advantage of his bowling action 31:07 - How did people react to the pause in his action 34:15 - Bowlers he idolized and friendship with Sunil Narine 38:44 - Does he have any plans to play Tests and ODIs?40:27 - Which leagues has he enjoyed playing and how they compare to the PSL?42:57 - The struggles faced on his path to international cricket 47:40 - Deciding what line and length to bowl to aggressive batters 48:38 - Most proudest wicket in his career so far🌐 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: [email protected]📱 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!#cricket #usmantariq #cricketpodcast

In this episode, we speak with James Maby, a performance and data analyst who has worked with Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Northern Superchargers in The Hundred, and the Seattle Orcas in Major League Cricket (MLC). He shares how professional teams use data to analyze opponents, develop bowling and batting strategies, and gain a competitive edge in modern cricket.💼 Support us on Patreon:   / backwardpointpodcast   00:00 - 08:30 | Getting into Performance Analysis08:31 - 17:00 | Objectivity vs. Egos in the Dressing Room 17:01 - 25:15 | The Future of Data: Pitches and Conditions 25:16 - 33:45 | Storytelling with Data: Pre-Match Strategy 33:46 - 42:10 | Franchise Life: The MLC and PSL Experience42:11 - 50:40 | Building a Winning Squad: The Auction Process 50:41 - 59:10 | The Execution: When a Plan Comes Together59:11 - 01:07:30 | Data in Different Formats: T20 vs. Red Ball 01:07:31 - 01:11:591:12:00 - How to get Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Suryavanshi out?🌐 Connect with Backward Point:Official Website: https://backwardpointpod.com✉️ Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://backwardpointpodcast.substack...🎮 Join our free Discord community:   / discord  📧 For inquiries and collaborations: [email protected]📱 Follow Us on Socials:📸 Instagram:   / backwardpointpod  🐦 Twitter / X:   / 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!

BP boys review the 2nd test between Pakistan and West Indies.💼 Support us on Patreon:   / backwardpointpodcast   00:00 - Intro: A Monumental Away Win for Pakistan07:00 - The Pace Debate: Dropping Abbas & Ubaid Shah’s Debut14:30 - West Indies Dynamics: Island Rivalries & Team Selection21:30 - The "King" vs. "Babar": Analyzing the Crucial 88 Run-Out29:00 - Abdullah Shafique’s Redemption & The Textbook Technique36:30 - Middle Order Woes: Salman Ali Agha’s Struggling Form44:00 - Spin Supremacy: Sajid Khan’s Impact with Bat & Ball51:30 - Looking Ahead: England Series Preview & London Tour🌐 Connect with Backward Point:Official Website: https://backwardpointpod.com✉️ Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://backwardpointpodcast.substack...🎮 Join our free Discord community:   / discord  📧 For inquiries and collaborations: [email protected]📱 Follow Us on Socials:📸 Instagram:   / backwardpointpod  🐦 Twitter / X:   / 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!

BP boys review the 1st test between Pakistan and West Indies.💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BackwardPointPodcast 00:00 - Introduction & Match Context03:00 - Shan Masood’s Hundred & Opening Stands05:41 - Bowling Attack Analysis13:26 - The First Innings Collapse & Middle Order Struggles19:11 - Lower Order Contributions & Tactical Errors28:11 - Mohammad Abbas’s Record-Breaking Return34:25 - Babar Azam’s Fourth Innings & Captaincy Critique41:13 - Injury Updates & Looking Ahead: 🌐 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: [email protected]📱 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!#cricket #cricketpodcast #pakistanvswestindies

Pakistan vs West Indies test series preview with Machel from ‪@CaribbeanCricketPodcast‬ 💼 Support us on Patreon:   / backwardpointpodcast   00:00 - Breaking News: 2027 World Cup Format Changes 08:11 - Trinidad Triumph or Multan Miracle? 16:08 - The Chaos of Pakistan Cricket Strategy 24:34 - Blooding New Talent: The Sink or Swim Method 32:32 - Financial Struggles and the Two-Match Format40:43 - Gatekeepers and Growing the Game 48:58 - The Popularity of Cricket in the Caribbean 57:31 - Players to Watch and Series Predictions 01:05:02 - 90s Legends and Long-term Solutions🌐 Connect with Backward Point:Official Website: https://backwardpointpod.com✉️ Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://backwardpointpodcast.substack...🎮 Join our free Discord community:   / discord  📧 For inquiries and collaborations: [email protected]📱 Follow Us on Socials:📸 Instagram:   / backwardpointpod  🐦 Twitter / X:   / 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!

Welcome to another week of This Week in Cricket (TWIC).💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BackwardPointPodcast 0:00 - Top stories of the week2:02 - India get whitewashed by England 12:54 - The end of BazBall24:10 - BBL opener to be played in Chennai32:31 - New inductees in ICC Hall of Fame37:15 - Pakistan fielding coach quits39:08 - India Womens beat England Womens in historic test 41:52 - Update on LA28 Olympics🌐 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: [email protected]📱 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!#cricket #cricketpodcast