Backward Point: A Cricket Podcast

By Backward Point

North America's BIGGEST Cricket podcast.

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The podcast currently has 145 episodes available.

Backward Point: A Cricket Podcast episodes:

January 16, 2025 Who WON the PSL Draft?! | PSL Draft Review | EP133
BP boys sit to look at how the 10th PSL draft went down.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - The PSL 10 draft is here (with technical difficulty)
2:30 - PSL 10 clashing with the IPL
8:35 - Surprise picks
20:55 - Quetta Gladiators
26:58 - Karachi Kings
35:45 - Lahore Qalandars
41:18 - Peshawar Zalmi
48:30 - Multan Sultans
54:15 - Islamabad United
1:00:45 - Playoff predictions
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📌 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!
...more
1h 7min
January 14, 2025 Are the Pakistan Vs Windies Tests IRRELEVANT?! ft. @CaribbeanCricketPodcast | Series Preview | EP132
In this episode, Backward Point is joined by Machel from @CaribbeanCricketPodcast to preview the Pakistan Vs West Indies Test series and to discuss the potential two-tier cricket system.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - West Indies touring Pakistan in tests after 18 years
5:18 - West Indies squad review and why their batters average low
12:15 - Comparing current players with past legends and being a fan of Windies and Pakistan
19:13 - West Indies players to watch out for
24:18 - West Indies players in the T20 circuit and Darren Sammy as head coach
30:19 - New CWI president and potential areas of improvements
35:05 - Two-tier system in test cricket
44:43 - Closing thoughts
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📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at [email protected]
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📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod
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📌 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!
...more
48min
January 10, 2025 How the HELL does the PSL Draft work? | PSL 10 | EP131
PSL draft explained.
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0:00 - PSL retentions are here
5:08 - Local player category renewals + trades
15:38 - Retention rules
17:54 - Islamabad United retentions
25:02 - Karachi Kings retentions and Saim Ayub category
32:10 - Peshawar Zalmi retentions
35:31 - Quetta Gladiators retentions
39:39 - Multan Sultans retentions
41:38 - Lahore Qalandars retention
43:38 - Looking forward to the draft
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🎮 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.
#pakistansuperleague #psl
...more
55min
January 10, 2025 What will Pakistan do WITHOUT Saim Ayub?! | Pakistan Vs South Africa 2nd Test Review | EP 129
Pakistan has been clean-swept by South Africa in the test series. Our candid thoughts here.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Saim Ayub's freak injury
9:59 - Pakistan conceding 615 in the 1st innings
17:03 - Is Babar Azam back?
28:20 - Pakistan's 2nd innings fight back to avoid innings defeat
39:45 - Final thoughts on the series
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📸 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 #pakistanvssouthafrica
...more
46min
January 01, 2025 Performance Coach on Elite Player Secrets, Pak Cricket Challenges & Advice for Youth ft. Hanif Malik
Welcome to the Islamabad United Podcast, hosted and produced by Backward Point. This episode features Hanif Malik who is the Performance Coach for Islamabad United. Enjoy the episode as Hanif walks us through his coaching journey.
Hosted and produced by @backwardpointpod
Design & BTS by Finoto Studio
🕒 Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:03 - What is a performance coach and Hanif's coaching journey
6:56 - Importance of focusing on the process and being in the present moment
10:20 - Players Hanif has worked with
13:40 - What makes Virat Kohli an elite player?
16:26 - Challenges for Pakistani cricketers and issues with our system
26:05 - Working with Saim Ayub and why failures are important for growth
31:15 - Why hasn't Azam Khan converted his league stats to international and importance of self reflection
35:27 - Advice for young cricketers
#islamabadunited #hblpsl9 #unitedwewin
...more
42min
January 01, 2025 MIKE HESSON on Shah Brothers, Coaching Virat Kohli & World Cup Memories | Islamabad United Podcast
Welcome to the Islamabad United Podcast, hosted and produced by Backward Point. Enjoy this episode with Coach Mike Hesson as he dives deep into his coaching journey.
Hosted and produced by @backwardpointpod
Design & BTS by Finoto Studio
🕒 Timestamps:
0:00 - How the Shah brothers were picked and Ubaid Shah being impressing at U19 WC
3:55 - Mike's plans for Islamabad United and how he got into coaching
8:58 - Mike's challenges as a coach and coaching superstar players
12:12 - Building relationships with players and how data got into cricket
18:38 - Anchors in T20s and Mike's achievements for New Zealand cricket
24:41 - Baz McCullum the coach vs the batsman and 2015 WC Semi Final memories
31:10 - Memories of 2015 WC final and 2019 WC Final
35:26 - Mike's legacy for New Zealand cricket and hopes for Islamabad United
#islamabadunited #hblpsl9 #mikehesson
...more
39min
January 01, 2025 SHADAB KHAN on Journey as Captain, Asia Cup Memes & Islamabad United's Future | Islamabad United Pod
Welcome to the Islamabad United Podcast, hosted and produced by Backward Point. Enjoy this episode with our captain, Shadab Khan as we takes us through his journey from a supplementary pick in PSL 2 to captaining Islamabad United.
Hosted and produced by @backwardpointpod
Design & BTS by Finoto Studio
🕒 Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:52 - Early cricket days
3:58 - Mohammad Nawaz's funny story and the relationship between him and Zafar Gohar
6:33 - Transforming from medium pacer to leg spinner and PSL 2 memories
13:08 - Winning PSL 3 and Virat Kohli catch in Champions Trophy Final
19:13 - Memes with Virat Kohli and the reserve day in Asia Cup 2023
22:07 - When did Shadab feel the saddest and recovering from losses
24:52 - Netherlands defeating South Africa and Shadab's freaky predictions
27:48 - Hopes for PSL 9 and journey from supplementary pick to captain of IU
30:30 - The secret behind Shadab's fielding
32:46 - Naseem's trade and Islamabad United's family environment
36:58 - Mental side of the game and cricketing inspiration
#shadabkhan #islamabadunited
...more
40min
January 01, 2025 NASEEM SHAH on His Injury, Batting Heroics & Trade to Islamabad United | Islamabad United Podcast
Welcome to the first episode of the Islamabad United Podcast, hosted and produced by Backward Point. Enjoy Naseem Shah’s FIRST ever podcast!
Hosted and produced by ⁠ @backwardpointpod
Design & BTS by Finoto Studio
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Injury, rehab and missing the ODI world cup
3:50 - Early cricketing days and struggles
8:22 - Naseem’s father on his and his brother’s careers
10:55 - Naseem’s brothers journey, their inclusion to Islamabad United and Ubaid’s 19 WC performance
15:43 - Test match hattrick and what keeps Naseem humble
21:30 - Who supported Naseem during his injury period
23:57 - Naseem being the “owner” of Manchester United & the story of his trade to Islamabad United
28:04 - Bowling to Virat Kohli on T20i debut and pressures of playing against India
31:26 - Spell in 2022 T20 WC final
33:33 - Batting heroics vs Afghanistan and why Naseem takes his batting seriously
43:06 - Looking ahead at this PSL and why is he called “Lillee”
#islamabadunited #naseemshah #unitedwewin
...more
46min
January 01, 2025 RUMMAN RAEES on Champions Trophy Win, PSL Journey & Comeback from Injury | Islamabad United Podcast
Welcome to the Islamabad United Podcast, hosted and produced by Backward Point. This episode features Rumman Raees who talks about his journey to the PSL, winning the champions trophy, and how he overcame the challenges he faced when he had injuries.
Hosted and produced by @backwardpointpod
Design & BTS by Finoto Studio
🕒 Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:54 - Early cricketing days
7:36 - How the PSL changed Rumman's life
11:33 - Debut for Pakistan and champions trophy win
19:10 - Are there extra challenges for players from Karachi?
21:44 - How did Rumman increase his speed from 130kph to 140kph
24:40 - Who supported Rumman during his injury time and his experience as a bowling consultant
28:27 - Memories of winning PSL 3 and where Islamabad United has been lacking in the past few years
33:29 - Bowling with the Shah brothers and why Pakistani bowlers are getting injured
36:48 - What motivated Rumman to make a comeback
#islamabadunited #hblpsl9 #rummanraees
...more
40min
January 01, 2025 HAIDER ALI on Babar Azam Comparison, Performance Dip & Plans for Comeback | Islamabad United Podcast
Welcome to the Islamabad United Podcast, hosted and produced by Backward Point. This episode features Haider Ali who takes us through his under-19 days to his playing career for Pakistan.
*Due to technical issues, we lost the audio from the mics but tried our best to still make the podcast audible.
Hosted and produced by @backwardpointpod
Design & BTS by Finoto Studio
🕒 Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:06 - How Haider got into cricket and the role of tape ball cricket
5:43 - Under 19 days
9:28 - Comparison with Babar Azam and dealing with pressure
11:36 - Playing vs India at T20 World Cup and learning from mistakes
15:35 - Adapting to be a middle-order player and managing poor form
19:18 - Debut for Pakistan in T20Is
23:24 - Pressures of expectations and playing under Shadab in Islamabad United
28:22 - County cricket experience, Mickey Arthur coaching and cooking for Zaman
34:57 - Batting inspirations and goals for PSL 9
#islamabadunited #haiderali
...more
38min

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