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.

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

June 26, 2024 • Season 6 • Episode 5

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 Nabi's GOAT career
32:00 South Africa's atypical run
37:00 Previewing the semifinals
39:00 Rohit's incredible transformation
42:00 Hope for rain-free matches
45:00 Expectations for the finals