Batta Fast
"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.
Podcasting since 2023 • 56 episodes
Batta Fast
Latest Episodes
Episode 62 - 5000 Subscribers Special!
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: htt...
September 10, 2024
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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1:16:38
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. 02:24 B...
September 05, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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1:05:36
Episode 60 - Pakistan vs Bangladesh - The Latest Worst Ever Loss
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 I...
August 28, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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1:09:06
Episode 59 - The Legend of Arshad Nadeem
"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/ol...
August 12, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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55:37
Episode 58 - Batta Fast Manjan - WTF is the PCB up to?
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 cricket3:10 Shan Masood's captaincy and Naseem's return7:00 The NOC brouhaha and th...
August 04, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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55:20