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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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In this lecture Ahmer argues that almost every time you watch a Pakistan cricket team play - men's, women's, u19, whatever - you end up seeing the same match. No matter how many times you repair and replace its parts, the ship remains the same.

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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 Tournamen... more

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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. 

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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

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 74 ratings
  • Fast bowling as Ehtalam.

    Edit: could you at least check the episode for a few minutes before you upload it? Latest one has got a constant echo.

    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, Lorc... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JanayRehmat
    United States9 months ago
  • My favourite cricket podcast

    Hands down the best podcast for Pakistan cricket - Osman’s articulate thoughts and Ahmer’s cultural references are on point! Keep it up guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    theoutlawtorn007
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Absorbing and good times

    I enjoyed listening to Batta Fast, as the discussions and content are engaging and informative. I have enjoyed both your writings and this podcast is a welcome extension to both your work.

    However, the audio quality of the podcast could be improved, as there were some issues with the sound levels, background noise, and clarity. The voices were not clear enough, and I had to strain to hear what is being said. These issues made the podcast less enjoyable and professional.

    Overall, I think this po... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bilal @ CMN
    Canada2 years ago
  • 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 fo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zeeshan m.
    United States2 years ago
  • 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MurreeGallian
    United States2 years ago

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#28
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#124
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#27
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#100
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#4
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