Is the BGT BIGGER Than Cricket itself? | BGT preview and Pakistan Tour Review| EP118

Pakistan has lost 2-0 to South Africa from T20Is. Here is the breakdown of the series from our POV. Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Saim Ayub has FINALLY arrived! 22:28 - Babar Azam in this series & Rizwan's future in T20s 27:03 - Usman Khan is not international material 31:32 - Pakistan's middle order 34:42 - Pakistan's need for bowling and batting depth 38:55 - Haris Rauf's horrible series 41:18 - Closing thoughts ✉️ Sign up for our free weekly newsletter – https://backwardpointpod.com/ 🎮 Join our free Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at [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 discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard! #pakistancricket #cricketpodcast #saimayub

Pakistan has lost the 1st T20I against SA, raising more unanswered questions about Pakistan's approach in T20s. Timestamps: 0:00 - Pakistan lose to South Africa 6:18 - Pakistan's bowling and Rizwan's captaincy 16:22 - Lack of clarity in Pak's batting, Saim's innings & Usman Khan 21:10 - Rizwan's criminal innings and Pakistan's T20 team regressing 26:49 - The problem with Rizwan-Babar opening 31:27 - Players who should replace Rizwan- Babar 34:40 - Pakistan's need for a mindset shift in t20s 38:38 - Why is Mohammad Haris being ignored & insecurities in PCT 42:17 - South Africa's new pace sensation Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com/ ✉️ Sign up for our free weekly newsletter – https://backwardpointpod.com/ 🎮 Join our free Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at [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 discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

India has been beaten by 10 wickets at Perth and the series is leveled at 1-1. Here are our thoughts. 0:00 - India lose by 10 wickets 3:00 - Reactions from Indian media 6:20 - Siraj Vs Head 15:53 - Starc in pink ball tests 22:40 - India's batting struggles 27:00 - Rohit's batting position and is Gill over rated? Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com/ ✉️ Sign up for our free weekly newsletter – https://backwardpointpod.com/ 🎮 Join our free Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at [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 discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

BP's quarterly QnA is here! Thank you guys for sending in your questions. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 6:41 - Pakistan's playing 11 for 2026 T20 World Cup 14:58 - Favourite Pakistan cricket jersey 17:18 - Can we speak/understand punjabi? 17:43 - Should the PSL have turning tracks? 18:30 - Should Pakistan invest in Sajid Khan/Noman Ali for white ball? 19:58 - Will Pakistan ever have a return of a premium spinner? 24:50 - Is India's reliance on Virat-Rohit hindering the growth of youngsters? 27:59 - Bigger no go: Bowling with cap on or batting with cap backwards? 31:32 - Would we pick Babar Azam in Pakistan's T20 team? 34:14 - Our favorite football club 35:25 - Thoughts on Shadab Khan being dropped and losing Vice Captaincy 38:08 - Pakistan's test playing 11 vs South Africa 40:15 - Play a test at lords or MCG? 41:45 - Biggest lost star in Pakistan cricket in last 15 years 46:25 - The 3 things we would change as PCB chairman 50:35 - One match result we would change in Pakistan history? 51:22 - Amir for CT25? 51:53 - How can Pakistan foster a positive team culture? 52:52 - Is Babar's dip in form a mental or technical thing? 55:38 - If Shan Masood is not captain, does he fit in Pakistan's 11? 57:50 - What would you tell Indians who say they can't travel to Pakistan due to terrorism? 1:01:57 - Is Rizwan the captain to sail Pakistan cricket to success? 1:03:15 - Is Saya Corps a problem? 1:06:08 - Does Rizwan stay as captain after CT25? 1:06:32 - Which Pakistan players are key to playing modern-day cricket? Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com/ ✉️ Sign up for our free weekly newsletter – https://backwardpointpod.com/ 🎮 Join our free Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at [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 discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard! #cricketpodcast #championstrophy2025

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Intro - 0:00 Pakistan Tour review - 1:07 BGT preview - 14:18 Outro - 29:48 Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports and ADD an extra 20% off on ALL CRICKET BATS and DSC SHOES: https://www.yashisports.com/ ✉️ Sign up for our free weekly newsletter – https://backwardpointpod.com/ 🎮 Join our free Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at [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 discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

Pakistan has found solace in its first series win against Australia in 22 years! Let's discuss. 0:00 - intro 2:28 - Past tours of Australia 6:34 - 2024 series vs Aus and "The come back" 10:49 - Fast Bowling Heroics and Haris Raufs Comeback 14:21 - Shaheens improvement this series 16:53 - Hasnains bowling and comeback 18:23 - Pakistan's Fielding 20:25 - Pakistan cricket stats and emotional turmoil during the bad phase 31:04 - Babar getting some runs and finishing the matches 32:00- Patreon comments 41:50 - Conclusion Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com/ ✉️ Sign up for our free weekly newsletter – https://backwardpointpod.com/ 🎮 Join our free Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at [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 discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

Pakistan has thrashed Australia in the 2nd ODI in Adeaide and the series is up for grabs in Perth. Can they win it? Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Pakistan smash Australia in 2nd ODI 6:52 - Shaheen Afridi's bowling 11:03 - Haris Rauf's incredible spell 24:53 - Hasnain 2.0 and Rizwan's captaincy 32:52 - Saim Ayub's innings 40:46 - Abdullah Shafiq and Babar Azam finish it off 43:54 - Can Pakistan win the series? 47:52 - Things Wasim Akram says 50:50 - Our top 3 greatest Pakistani cricketers ✉️ Sign up for our free weekly newsletter – https://backwardpointpod.com/ 🎮 Join our free Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at [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 discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard! #cricketpodcast #pakistanvsaustralia #saimayub

Andrew Leonard is an Irish cricket commentator and presenter. We chat with him about all things associate cricket. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:28 - Andrew's background & love for associate cricket 5:35 - Cricket in Ireland and lives of Irish cricketers 11:34 - Ireland's take on Eoin Morgan going to England 15:45 - What is ICC doing to expand cricket? 21:02 - Balancing exposure & improvement for associate teams 27:00 - ODI World Cup reduced to 10 teams 34:09 - How does associate cricket work? 40:15 - Full member nation's role to grow the game 46:03 - Experience of commentating with experienced commentators 53:14 - Preventing cricket from becoming "a job" & memorable moments 58:38 - Funny moment with Mohammad Rizwan 1:02:18 - Which associate team can win a World Cup? 1:04:26 - Growth of cricket in USA You can find Andrew's channel here: ‪@AndrewLeonardCricket‬ ✉️ Sign up for our free weekly newsletter – https://backwardpointpod.com/ 🎮 Join our free Discord community:   / discord   📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at [email protected] 🌐 Follow Us on Socials: 📸 Instagram:   / backwardpointpod   🐦 Twitter / X :   / point_backward   📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point! We dive deep into the cricket world with hot takes, think pieces on current affairs, and discussions on everything cricket-related.

Pakistan cricket and chaos go hand in hand. Here's our attempt at making sense of it all. Timestamps: 0:00 - Chaos in Pakistan cricket (again) 4:55 - Mohammad Rizwan is Pakistan's new white ball captain 15:42 - Rizwan's place in T20Is 18:28 - Where are Fakhar Zaman & Mohammad Haris? 27:52 - Salman Agha as Pakistan's white ball vice-captain 33:10 - Pakistan's ODI squad analysis 49:02 - Pakistan's T20I squad analysis 54:52 - Pakistan central contracts for 2024-25 58:57 - Gary Kirsten resigns as Pakistan coach 1:11:21 - Patreon comments1:17:00 - Backward Point's official website is LIVE Sign up for our newsletter here: https://backwardpointpod.com/ 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at [email protected] 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!