BP reacts to Pakistan's T20I squad announcement and the return of Babar Azam. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Shan Masood appointed as Consultant in PCB & PSL mgmt drama

13:38 - Changes to Pakistan's T20I squad from the Asia Cup

17:33 - Why Babar was dropped in T20s & why is he called up again?

29:32 - Pakistan's upcoming series & fans' feedback on Babar's return

35:45 - Usman Khan's selection & Pakistan's shortage of quality wicketkeepers

46:10 - Naseem Shah's comeback, probable 11 & batting order flexibility

54:29 - Who is Usman Tariq, is his action legal & closing thoughts

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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!

Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BackwardPointPodcast 🌐 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: queries@backwardpointpod.com📱 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!

Emergency pod discussing the announcement of Shaheen Afridi as Pakistan's new ODI captain. Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BackwardPointPodcast Timestamps:0:00 - Shaheen Afridi announced the new ODI captain mid-test match 4:50 - Captaincy changes in the last 2 years & chaos in PCB 11:33 - Rizwan's ODI captaincy record & batting stats 18:36 - Captaincy options, divide & rule by PCB and Rizwan's spot in the 11 27:18 - Impact on Salman Agha, Shaheen as a captain & his workload 35:53 - Shaheen Afridi's upcoming challenges & where does Shadab Khan fit?🌐 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: queries@backwardpointpod.com📱 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!

We spoke to Cricket Statistician, Mazher Arshad on everything current Pakistan cricket and what it takes to be the stat guy in cricket. Enjoy!Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BackwardPointPodcast Timestamps:0:00 - Covering the women's ODI World Cup & Pakistan cricket matches 5:25 - Criticism of Pakistan players, CBA's content & toxic Pakistan fan culture 13:36 - Thoughts on Sal-Mike era 17:40 - Why Mazher Arshad thinks Babar Azam should be in T20s23:18 - Where does Fakhar Zaman fit in T20s & Rizwan's keeping vs Haris 28:51 - Pakistan's home advantage in tests32:02 - Babar Azam's struggles in Tests and getting out around breaks 39:33 - Working with franchise teams, PCB & providing stats to players 46:30 - Rumors around Rizwan being removed as ODI captain & who should replace him as captain58:46 - The craziest cricket stat Mazher knows 1:00:30 - What is cricket's moneyball moment?🌐 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: queries@backwardpointpod.com📱 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!

BP boys review the 1st test between Pakistan and South Africa. Enjoy!Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BackwardPointPodcast 🌐 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: queries@backwardpointpod.com📱 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!

We spoke to Senior Editor at Cricinfo, Osman Samiudding on everything Pakistan cricket. Enjoy!Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BackwardPointPodcast 0:00 - Welcome to Osman on Backward Point!2:00 - How Osman met Ahmer Naqvi and how BattaFast started7:28 - Who is Pakistan's greatest & most famous cricketer?14:32 - India Vs Pakistan drama in the Asia Cup & how PCB handled everything 26:14 - On PCB suspending NOCs for leagues 29:43 - Following the insanity of Pakistan cricket & decline in PCB 38:18 - Salman Agha as T20I captain 45:10 - What is up with Saim Ayub & positives in Sal-Mike era50:06 - Pakistan's same issues in T20Is & should Babar be back in T20s?55:12 - Recent Pakistan Vs India matches & rivalry debate59:41 - Where does Pakistan cricket go from here?1:03:38 - What does Pakistan lose by not preserving its stories?1:06:21 - Pakistan cricket's identity of chaos 1:07:58 - What would Osman do as PCB chairman?🌐 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: queries@backwardpointpod.com📱 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!

India beat Pakistan by 5 wickets in a last over thriller to win the Asia Cup final. BP boys dissect the match and share their thoughts. Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BackwardPointPodcast Live stream link here: https://www.youtube.com/live/5EEFa6tGv_g?si=AgQdIsLD6DhPfmzETimestamps:0:00 - Post-match drama with the trophy, presentation, and press conference 11:55 - Drama at the toss, Pandya out & team changes17:34 - Pakistan's batting in the powerplay, overs 6 to 9 & Farhan's 50 25:20 - Start of Pakistan's epic batting collapse, Saim & Haris's failures 34:22 - Fakhar, Talat, Agha & Shaheen's dismissals plus umpiring this Asia Cup 43:30 - Faheem's wicket, Bumrah's attitude this match 48:57 - Lack of game awareness in Pakistan's middle overs 55:54 - Bashaar called the Abhishek Sharma wicket1:02:05 - SKY a FLOP Vs Pakistan, poor form in 2025 & Gill's wicket 1:08:40 - Agha's captaincy decisions, role of stats & Faheem delivers1:12:36 - Drop catch, missed run-out chance & India's partnerships 1:18:50 - Haris Rauf's spell at the death & India finish the match 1:22:55 - No Ind V Pak rivalry, eras & drama in 2026 T20 WC 1:29:45 - Reflecting on this Asia Cup & Agha's comments post match 1:31:08 - What Pakistan has learned from this Asia Cup & 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: queries@backwardpointpod.com📱 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!#indiavspakistan #pakistancricket #cricketpodcast