Was Virat Kohli a “GREAT” Test Player?! | EP 183

South Africa has broken the curse and won their first ICC trophy in 27 years. Here's what we think about it. T&C applies: https://www.sendwave.compromocode "SCOREPK" Sendwave makes money off the exchange rate.FX rates are subject to change.Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BackwardPointPodcast Timestamps:0:00 - South Africa are WTC winners!3:54 - Why England is the ideal venue for the WTC final 6:04 - Should the WTC final be a series and SA's qualification to the final12:50 - Stuart Broad as SA's bowling consultant plus KG Rabada's brilliance 18:00 - Difficult batting conditions on days 1 and 2 & Australia's mighty bowling attack23:03 - Batting conditions getting easier on days 3 and 426:12 - South Africa's chase, Aiden Markram best 100 and Bavuma's resilience 34:00 - The impact of this win and looking ahead of the next WTC cycle🌐 Connect with Backward Point:Official Website: https://backwardpointpod.com✉️ Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://backwardpointpodcast.substack.com🎮 Join our free Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z📧 For inquiries and collaborations: [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 dive deep into the world of cricket with hot takes, current affairs think pieces, and discussions you won’t want to miss!

Ali Tareen opens up on all things PSL 10, Multan Sultans, and Pakistan cricket. T&C applies: https://www.sendwave.compromo code “SCOREPK"Sendwave makes money off the exchange rate.FX rates are subject to change.Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BackwardPointPodcast Timestamps:0:00 - Intro 1:31 - Reaction to Multan Sultans PSL 103:00 - Is it time for Multan Sultans to rebuild?7:30 - Were Multan Sultans happy with their draft picks?9:28 - Why Multan Sultans weren't interested to pick David Warner?12:25 - PSL category renewal process15:30 - What is going to happen in PSL 11?17:30 - Ali being vocal about his concerns with the PSL 19:53 - The impact of PSL being its separate entity21:55 - PSL's current financial model & why Ali continues to invest in the PSL 24:10 - PSL's decline and lack of owners' input in PSL26:15 - Issues with the rental model of teams in PSL 27:50 - The positive side of the PSL 30:27 - Why PSL doesn't want to give up power34:15 - Ideal PSL's financial model & why Ali spoke up 36:10 - Why Karachi's crowd doesn't come to the stadium 43:38 - What happens in the PSL off-season46:55 - Why Multan Sultans dropped so many catches this year & overall fielding standards in PSL 10 50:48 - Main reasons why Multan Sultans lost PSL 10 52:36 - Ali's honest opinion on Rizwan in T20s53:50 - The Rizwan-Babar opening pair 57:00 - Pakistan team's toxic environment 58:17 - Ali's reaction to Pakistan's new era in T20s59:54 - Does Ali play cricket himself & how Ali appoints coaches for Multan Sultans1:03:29 - Why don't we see Abdul Rehman as a coach in the Pakistan Team & Pakistan legends ego issue1:12:25 - Why can't we see a documentary on Pakistan cricket like The Last Dance?1:19:31 - The impact of a Netflix-level documentary in the PSL1:23:13 - Looking forward to PSL 11 and possible changes1:25:33 - Thoughts on players looking to leave existing teams & owners blackmailing players 1:29:19 - Is Ali in tune with pop culture, and does he listen to Wasay Iffi?1:30:55 - Which PSL team would Ali join as a player?1:31:48 - What would Ali do if he became PSL's CEO?1:33:53 - Ali's top 3 dream picks in the PSL 1:37:33 - Shahid Afridi's impact and aura 🌐 Connect with Backward Point:Official Website: https://backwardpointpod.com✉️ Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://backwardpointpodcast.substack.com🎮 Join our free Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z📧 For inquiries and collaborations: [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 dive deep into the world of cricket with hot takes, current affairs think pieces, and discussions you won’t want to miss!

Pakistan has clean-swept Bangladesh 3-0 to win the series comprehensively. Muhammad Haris scored his maiden century as he was awarded the player of the match and the series all on Muhammad Rizwan's birthday. Our thoughts here. T&C applies: https://www.sendwave.compromocode "SCOREPK" valid until 06/15/2025Sendwave makes money off the exchange rate.FX rates are subject to change.Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BackwardPointPodcast Timestamps:0:00 - Haris scores his maiden century on Rizwan's birthday2:52 - Haris getting dropped, his comeback & problem with RizBar16:40 - Impact of Sal-Mike era21:35 - Our insane experience at cricket day at the park 25:17 - Saim and Haris partnership, Lahore crowd & the importance of this series 34:18 - Pakistan's bowling combination & Bangladesh's poor performance 🌐 Connect with Backward Point:Official Website: https://backwardpointpod.com✉️ Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://backwardpointpodcast.substack.com🎮 Join our free Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z📧 For inquiries and collaborations: [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 dive deep into the world of cricket with hot takes, current affairs think pieces, and discussions you won’t want to miss!

Pakistan has won its first T20I series at home in 3.5 years. Here's our take on it. Tickets for Toronto Blue Jays Cricket Day at the park on Saturday, May 31st, here: https://cutt.ly/CDPCCBPPT&C applies: https://www.sendwave.compromocode "SCOREPK" valid until 06/15/2025Sendwave makes money off the exchange rate.FX rates are subject to change.Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BackwardPointPodcast Timestamps:0:00 - Pakistan's first series win in 3.5 years & scoring 200 + 8:43 - Sahibzada Farhan’s comeback & Saim's form18:58 - Muhammad Haris's comeback & being a Bangladesh cricket fan 25:32 - Hasan Nawaz in the middle order & Pakistan's finish 29:55 - Bangladesh chase, Pakistan's fielding and bowling options 39:13 - What Pakistan do for the 3rd T20I🌐 Connect with Backward Point:Official Website: https://backwardpointpod.com✉️ Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://backwardpointpodcast.substack.com🎮 Join our free Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z📧 For inquiries and collaborations: [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 dive deep into the world of cricket with hot takes, current affairs think pieces, and discussions you won’t want to miss!

Pakistan put up a clinical performance to beat Bangladesh in the 1st T20i. Here’s what we think about the match. Tickets for Toronto Blue Jays Cricket Day at the park on Saturday, May 31st, here: https://cutt.ly/CDPCCBPPT&C applies: https://www.sendwave.compromocode "SCOREPK" valid until 06/15/2025Sendwave makes money off the exchange rate.FX rates are subject to change.Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BackwardPointPodcastTimestamps:0:00 - International cricket is back!4:00 - Mike Hesson as white ball coach and Hanif Malik as batting coach 16:00 - Changes to Pakistan's T20 squad & does Pakistan need Shaheen?28:28 - Pakistan's innings, mindset and approach 48:22 - Hassan Ali's 5-wicket haul and Shadab Khan's role plus impact 59:05 - Closing thoughts🌐 Connect with Backward Point:Official Website: https://backwardpointpod.com✉️ Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://backwardpointpodcast.substack.com🎮 Join our free Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z📧 For inquiries and collaborations: [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 dive deep into the world of cricket with hot takes, current affairs think pieces, and discussions you won’t want to miss!

Lahore Qalandars have qualified for their 3rd PSL final in 4 years. Here's what we think about it.Tickets for Toronto Blue Jays Cricket Day at the park on Saturday, May 31st, here: https://cutt.ly/CDPCCBPPT&C applies: https://www.sendwave.compromocode "SCOREPK" valid until 06/15/2025Sendwave makes money off the exchange rate.FX rates are subject to change.Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BackwardPointPodcast Timestamps:0:00 - Lahore Qalandars are in the final!4:38 - Islamabad United's core not firing and missing players10:30 - Lahore Qalandars' innings 23:04 - Where things went wrong for Islamabad United32:45 - Shaheen's 3rd PSL final as captain & how boring this PSL has been 40:38 - Salman Mirza's 2nd PoTM award and looking ahead🌐 Connect with Backward Point:Official Website: https://backwardpointpod.com✉️ Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://backwardpointpodcast.substack.com🎮 Join our free Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z📧 For inquiries and collaborations: [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 dive deep into the world of cricket with hot takes, current affairs think pieces, and discussions you won’t want to miss!

Lahore Qalandars have knocked out Karachi Kings and will face Islamabad United in Qualifier 2. Tickets for Toronto Blue Jays Cricket Day at the park on Saturday, May 31st, here: https://cutt.ly/CDPCCBPPT&C applies: https://www.sendwave.compromocode "SCOREPK" valid until 06/15/2025Sendwave makes money off the exchange rate.FX rates are subject to change.Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BackwardPointPodcast Timestamps:0:00 - Lahore knocks out Karachi 4:48 - Thoughts on England Vs Zimbabwe test 10:20 - Karachi Kings innings, horrible fielding standards, and extras 22:57 - Lahore Qalandars' run chase 31:40 - Looking ahead at Qualifier 2 🌐 Connect with Backward Point:Official Website: https://backwardpointpod.com✉️ Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://backwardpointpodcast.substack.com🎮 Join our free Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z📧 For inquiries and collaborations: [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 dive deep into the world of cricket with hot takes, current affairs think pieces, and discussions you won’t want to miss!

Quetta Gladiators are in the PSL final for the first time in 6 years. Here's what we think about it. Tickets for Toronto Blue Jays Cricket Day at the park on Saturday, May 31st, here: https://cutt.ly/CDPCCBPPT&C applies: https://www.sendwave.compromocode "SCOREPK" valid until 06/15/2025Sendwave makes money off the exchange rate.FX rates are subject to change.Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BackwardPointPodcast Timestamps:0:00 - Quetta Gladiators in the final after 6 years3:48 - IU at Lahore and Quetta Gladiators' innings 18:22 - Islamabad United's run chase 27:14 - Saud Shakeel's role and captaincy 34:49 - Announcement!🌐 Connect with Backward Point:Official Website: https://backwardpointpod.com✉️ Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://backwardpointpodcast.substack.com🎮 Join our free Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z📧 For inquiries and collaborations: [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 dive deep into the world of cricket with hot takes, current affairs think pieces, and discussions you won’t want to miss!

Our thoughts on Virat Kohli's test retirement and whether he was a great test cricketer or not. Tickets for Toronto Blue Jays Cricket Day at the park on Saturday, May 31st, here: https://cutt.ly/CDPCCBPPT&C applies: https://www.sendwave.compromocode "SCOREPK" valid until 06/15/2025Sendwave makes money off the exchange rate.FX rates are subject to change.Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BackwardPointPodcast 0:00 - Our reaction to Virat Kohli's sudden test retirement9:38 - Virat Kohli's test record and his decline in the last 5 years25:14 - Virat Kohli's test career highlights & captaincy record 38:34 - Is Virat Kohli a great test cricketer and his legacy in tests🌐 Connect with Backward Point:Official Website: https://backwardpointpod.com✉️ Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://backwardpointpodcast.substack.com🎮 Join our free Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z📧 For inquiries and collaborations: [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 dive deep into the world of cricket with hot takes, current affairs think pieces, and discussions you won’t want to miss!

Islamabad United has secured the 2nd spot on the points table and will face Quetta Gladiators in Qualifier 1 on Wednesday. Our thoughts. Tickets for Toronto Blue Jays Cricket Day at the park on Saturday, May 31st, here: https://cutt.ly/CDPCCBPPT&C applies: https://www.sendwave.compromocode "SCOREPK" valid until 06/15/2025Sendwave makes money off the exchange rate.FX rates are subject to change.Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BackwardPointPodcast Timestamps:0:00 - Islamabad United is in the top 2!3:42 - Toss decision, United's innings, and Shadab Khan's comeback20:48 - Kings run chase 31:22 - Playoffs fixtures and predictions🌐 Connect with Backward Point:Official Website: https://backwardpointpod.com✉️ Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://backwardpointpodcast.substack.com🎮 Join our free Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z📧 For inquiries and collaborations: [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 dive deep into the world of cricket with hot takes, current affairs think pieces, and discussions you won’t want to miss!