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.
Episodes
56 episodes since 2023
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
Episode 57 - Great Pakistani Batting Innings - Inzamam ul Haq vs New Zealand, 1992
Welcome to the batting sibling of our great Pakistani pace spells series! We start off with a canonical entry, Inzi's starmaking turn at the '92 World Cup semifinal.0:00 Intro03:45 Inzi's iconic innings08:36 Context for this mat...
July 20, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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58:10
Episode 56 - Batta Fast at the T20 World Cup - India WIN - Bumrah's GOAT status
Finally, the Indian team wins an ICC event after having dominated the world game for so long. We give the team their flowers, marvel at the way Bumrah has silenced all doubters, do the blasphemy of comparing him to Wasim, and consider the tacti...
July 02, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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57:02
Episode 55 - Batta Fast at the T20 World Cup - Afghanistan's Magical Run and cricket's greatest injury
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 Afghanis...
June 26, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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49:36
Episode 54 - Batta Fast at the T20 World Cup - Tournament Review and ranking Pak's worst ICC events
As our period of massive viewcounts (lol) ends before it really began, we review a depressing campaign, outline the many causes for failure, and end up ranking the worst ICC events for the Pakistan's men's team this century.0:30 Bat...
June 18, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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1:05:51
Episode 53 - Batta Fast at the T20 World Cup - Ghum Hour Continues
What a delightfully horrible way to lose to India. We discuss the causes of the defeat, Pakistan's stagnant development, the clusterf**k that is the PCB, and India's own batting woes.
June 12, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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56:16
Episode 51 - T20 World Cup Preview
We get very excited about the upcoming T20 World Cup, including a chance to see a whole bunch of associate sides, new stars to emerge, and for good/bad mojo to decide the tournament.0:00 The boredom of creating content vs the excitement...
May 29, 2024
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1:02:34
Episode 50 - Batta Fast Manjan - How to think about T20s
A discussion about #PAKvIRE became a long debate on what tactics should one look at in T20s, how Pakistan batting first and batting second are different teams, and what a bowler like Amir and a format like tapeball teaches us about the future o...
May 21, 2024
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52:20
Episode 49 - Batta Fast Manjan - Bobby as Bollywood stars - Kendrick vs Drake in cricket - WT20 squads
We are back to worship the algo, and so fittingly we have found a way to force the Kendrick Drake beef into this episode. We also take a look at what Babar can learn from Akshay Kumar and Aditya Pancholi, why Andre Russell is the GOAT, and our ...
May 06, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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59:42
Episode 48 - #PAKvsNZ F series review
*puke* A terrible series that taught us nothing and made us despair a lot. We dive deep mostly into Babar, but also the larger malaise afflicting Pakistan cricket.0:00 - 5:00 Intro and whining5:00 Lack of ambition and intent11:1...
April 27, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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49:52
Episode 47 - Batta Fast Manjan - A history of Pakistan cricketers in Cola ads
To celebrate the star turn by Naseem Shah in his new ***** ad, we decide to take a look back at some of the iconic cola adverts starring Pakistani players. Thirty years of pure pop culture.Original compilation of ads: https://www.youtub...
April 16, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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1:04:44
Episode 46 - Batta Fast Manjan - Rambo's PCB, Shaheen's Instagram and a Champions League revival
This week, we respond to many fan queries and do a detailed discussion of our criticism's of Ramiz Raja's stint as PCB Chairman. We also debate just how gold was Shaheen's 'don't anger me' Insta story, and discuss how a return of the franchise-...
April 06, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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1:06:55
Episode 45 - Batta Fast Manjan - Clown Season at the PCB
We had planned to do a data deep dive on the recent PSL, but instead we have to content with all the elite level clownery going on at the PCB. Turns out, the board changed captains and released a #wholesome press release which had ...
April 01, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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48:44
Episode 44 - Batta Fast at the PSL - Deep Dive into ISLU's win with Rehan Part 2
APOLOGIES FOR THE LATE UPLOAD ON AUDIO!Part 2 of our episode with the 3-time PSL winning General Manager of Islamabad United Rehan ul Haq. We go match by match throughout the whole magical season, charting all the ups and downs and how ...
March 25, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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50:02
Episode 43 - Batta Fast at the PSL - Deep Dive into ISLU's win with Rehan Part 1
In our favourite episode ever, great friend of the podcast and 3-time PSL winning General Manager of Islamabad United Rehan ul Haq joins us. We go match by match throughout the whole magical season, charting all the ups and downs and how Islama...
March 21, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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55:02
Episode 41 - Batta Fast at the PSL - Midseason Review
Guess who's back? We take a look at each of the PSL sides and how their seasons have gone 8 games in. From realising that Karachi Kings, not Lahore, are the worst PSL side ever to getting excited about everyone from Saim Ayub and Khwaja Nafay t...
March 06, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:00:13
Episode 37 - Batta Fast at the PSL - #MSvIU
A match that was over in the first powerplay, or a slow-burning thriller? Ahmer and Osman can't agree on how to frame Multan's win over a lacklustre Islamabad.You can also watch the show on https://begin.watch, an upcoming, premium OTT ...
February 20, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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17:59
Episode 36 - Batta Fast at the PSL - Match 4 #LQvQG
The two-time winners are now two-time losers. Lahore slump to another defeat as Quetta looks rejuvenated.You can also watch the show on https://begin.watch, an upcoming, premium OTT platform called #Begin.00:00 Intro and Khwaja ...
February 19, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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19:14
Episode 35 - Batta Fast at the PSL - Match 3 #MSvKK
So we get that boring, one-sided blowout match early. Multan looked to have scored below par before proving that was enough for two Karachi chases.You can also watch the show on
February 18, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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16:16
Episode 34 - Batta Fast at the PSL - Match 2 #PZvsQG
Once the marquee matchup of the league, both teams now seem to be in the midst of new chapters.You can watch the show on https://begin.watch, an upcoming, premium OTT platform called #Begin. 0:00 - 1:21 Intro1:22 - 2:21...
February 18, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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20:12
Episode 33 - Batta Fast at the PSL - Match 1 #LQvIU
Welcome to Batta Fast's coverage of PSL9. We will be doing a post-match show for every game of this year's PSL, with the episodes being hosted on our Youtube page, as well as on an upcoming, premium OTT platform called #Begin. You can also watc...
February 17, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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18:54