In this episode, we talk to Sameen Rana, the COO of Lahore Qalandars. On Sameen Rana’s first podcast appearance, he shares interesting insights and stories about the Lahore Qalandars, winning back-to-back PSL titles, finding Haris Rauf, and giving Shaheen Afridi captaincy.

0:00 - Sameen Bhai on his time in Canada

1:43 - The story behind how Sameen & Atif bhai bought Lahore Qalandars

9:43 - How the name "Qalandars" came about and the emotions involved

18:37 - How Sameen Bhai dealt with the criticism after consistent failures?

24:23 - The Haris Rauf story

45:53 - The decision of making Shaheen Afridi captain

51:50 - Shaheen Afridi's captaincy & batting in 2023 PSL Final

55:52 - Qalandars branching out to other leagues and their business model

59:45 - Qalandars role in Global T20 League

1:01:38 - Local coaches & Pakistani's mindset

1:03:17 - How to own a PSL team and how important passion is.

In this episode, we talk to Shane Bond who discusses his experiences in Canada, his cricket journey as an express pace bowler, reasons for being inactive on social media, challenges of commentary, playing in Australia, and his reflections on the 2003 ODI World Cup. He also shares insights into his fitness routine, coaching career, and working with top bowlers like Bumrah and Southee. The video touches on improving cricket in Canada and the future of ODI and Test cricket.

2:23 - How Shane got into cricket and when he knew he was an express pace bowler

5:12 - Why Shane is inactive on social media

7:24 - Shane on his commentary stints, the challenges of being a commentator and his favorite commentators

10:28 - Shane on living his dream of playing in Australia

11:34 - The 2003 ODI World Cup, trying to break the 100mph barrier with Shoaib Akhtar & Brett Lee and how he increased his pace

15:54 - Shane's routine when he was trying to be the best bowler and modern-day fitness standards

18:27 - Shane on how he could have avoided recurring injuries

20:21 - Why Shane picked coaching as a career option, coaching Jasprit Bumrah and Tim Southee

24:15 - The moment when Shane decided to retire as a player and how his body feels now

28:12 - Shane on working with Jimmy Anderson, Stuart Broad, Tim Southee & Trent Boult and what makes them great bowlers

30:47 - How can Canada improve their cricket

35:20 - The future of ODI and Test cricket

In this episode, West Indies cricketer Fabian Allen discusses various aspects of his cricketing career. He talks about his experiences at the GT20, the difference between domestic franchise cricket and international cricket, and his debut for the West Indies in India. He shares insights from playing with his cricketing idols, managing pressure, and maintaining fitness. Fabian also discusses his time with Mumbai Indians in the IPL and his hopes for making a comeback to the West Indies team. Additionally, he talks about playing for Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL and his aspirations for future endeavors.

0:00 - Being back at the GT20, how different this season is, and the role of GT20 in Fabian's career

1:38 - Domestic franchise cricket vs international cricket and debuting for WI in India

3:18 - Playing with his cricketing idols and learning from them

5:03 - West Indies not qualifying for ODI World Cup

6:09 - How Fabian handles pressure and how he manages his fitness

8:16 - Fabian's experience of playing for Mumbai Indians at the IPL and evolving his game

10:37 - Fabian on taking advantage of franchise cricket and making a comeback for West Indies

11:45 - Fabian on playing for Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL, his hopes for playing in Pakistan and the West Indies dressing room

14:21 - What's next for Fabian Allen?

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In this episode, the BP boys do a review of the 3rd ashes test and preview the upcoming Pakistan vs Sri Lanka test series.

6:10 - David Warner is Stuart Broad's bunny and should he get dropped?

11:42 - Mark Wood's incredible comeback and impactful performance

17:40 - Mitchell Marsh's century in his first test in 4 years

20:15 - Ben Stokes loves playing at Headingly

23:26 - England's chase, Moeen Ali's promotion, and how we think the Ashes series will end

31:36 - Pakistan vs Sri Lanka test series preview, new players in the squad

39:06 - What happened to Yasir Shah and Shaheen Afridi's full circle moment44:38 - Sarfaraz vs Rizwan, who will be Pakistan's preferred keeper?

47:37 - Our playing 11 for the match

51:10 - Our series prediction53:19 - [Quiz] Pakistan's highest test match wicket-takers

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In this episode, Nazar and Bashaar discuss the epic first ashes test match and all that happened in it.

3:25 - Was bringing back Moeen Ali out of retirement a good call?

6:37 - Did BazBall backfire on England?

11:02 - Is Jimmy Anderson not being in rhythm a point of concern?

13:38 - Joe Root has invented a new shot?!

16:28 - Usman Khawaja the game changer and what if Usman never moved to Australia?

21:33 - England's crowd being their 12th man and why we see great crowds in SENA.

26:00 - That last session and Nathan Lyon's redemption arc with Pat Cummins

31:57 - Pakistan's test squad for Sri Lanka announced

In this episode, the boys break down the recently concluded World Test Championship Final between India and Australia. They also do a quick preview of the upcoming Ashes series.

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