We are back to worship the algo, and so fittingly we have found a way to force the Kendrick Drake beef into this episode. We also take a look at what Babar can learn from Akshay Kumar and Aditya Pancholi, why Andre Russell is the GOAT, and our take on the World T20 squads.Kendrick, Drake and the 2023 World CupBabar Azam, Akshay Kumar and Aditya PancholiBobby's career at an inflection pointThe role of bowling in modern T20sDr. Sohail's resignation and PCB shenanigansT20 World Cup ContendersDre...

*puke* A terrible series that taught us nothing and made us despair a lot. We dive deep mostly into Babar, but also the larger malaise afflicting Pakistan cricket.0:00 - 5:00 Intro and whining5:00 Lack of ambition and intent11:14 Toxic national team atmosphere24:23 Babar's lack of evolution30:37 Did we learn anything at all?Follow us on Youtube!

To celebrate the star turn by Naseem Shah in his new ***** ad, we decide to take a look back at some of the iconic cola adverts starring Pakistani players. Thirty years of pure pop culture. Original compilation of ads: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhwhTaU14zM Osman podcast discussing War Minus the Shooting: https://www.81allout.com/2021/02/22/an-unquiet-history-an-interview-with-writer-osman-samiuddin/ Ahmer article on separating art from artist:...

This week, we respond to many fan queries and do a detailed discussion of our criticism's of Ramiz Raja's stint as PCB Chairman. We also debate just how gold was Shaheen's 'don't anger me' Insta story, and discuss how a return of the franchise-based Champion's League tournament is both exciting and ridiculous. 00:00 Intro and Shaheen's insta story 9:53 The Chairman Rambo era 37:03 What does a revival of the Champions League mean? Follow us on Youtube!

We had planned to do a data deep dive on the recent PSL, but instead we have to content with all the elite level clownery going on at the PCB.  Turns out, the board changed captains and released a #wholesome press release which had never been shared with the players instead.  So now, we've got one recently sacked captain back, one highly f****d over player sacked without being told why, two of the most recent successful PSL captains not even considered, and two known haters of the current...

APOLOGIES FOR THE LATE UPLOAD ON AUDIO! Part 2 of our episode with the 3-time PSL winning General Manager of Islamabad United Rehan ul Haq. We go match by match throughout the whole magical season, charting all the ups and downs and how Islamabad's side found their way back to the top. 0:00 Match 5 - Trouncing the Kings 4:54 Match 6 - Rematch with Zalmi, Shadab's best PSL knock 10:06 Match 7 - Losing to nemesis Lahore, rise of Faheem 15:03 Match 8 - Beating Karachi, Pollard's genius,...

In our favourite episode ever, great friend of the podcast and 3-time PSL winning General Manager of Islamabad United Rehan ul Haq joins us. We go match by match throughout the whole magical season, charting all the ups and downs and how Islamabad's side found their way back to the top. 0:00 Intro and banter 4:28 Why this PSL was his proudest professional achievement 7:51 The importance of team culture and how it was established at Islu 21:11 Match 1 - Beating Qalandars at home 25:41 Match 2...

Guess who's back? We take a look at each of the PSL sides and how their seasons have gone 8 games in. From realising that Karachi Kings, not Lahore, are the worst PSL side ever to getting excited about everyone from Saim Ayub and Khwaja Nafay to Hunain Shah and Arif Yaqoob, we cover all the highs and lows of the season so far. 0:00 Intro 1:39  Lahore Qalandars - the funnest team in the PSL 10:51 Karachi Kings - the absolute worst thing about Karachi 21:26 Islamabad United - wait, why are...

A match that was over in the first powerplay, or a slow-burning thriller? Ahmer and Osman can't agree on how to frame Multan's win over a lacklustre Islamabad. You can also watch the show on https://begin.watch, an upcoming, premium OTT platform called #Begin. 0:00 Why Ahmer hated this match 1:45 Why Osman enjoyed it 4:52 Multan's efficiency 6:42 Where was Shadab? 10:36 Multan's dominance at home 12:38 Why is the fielding so bad? 14:19 Power Rankings

The two-time winners are now two-time losers. Lahore slump to another defeat as Quetta looks rejuvenated. You can also watch the show on https://begin.watch, an upcoming, premium OTT platform called #Begin. 00:00 Intro and Khwaja Nafay mania 2:46 That PSL time of the year 4:28 Jahandad and the joy of PSL 6:15 Enjoying these moments for what they are 7:21 Nafay's viral ride 9:38 Cricket's toxic babay 11:00 Lahore's multiple concerns 13:10 Haris's form 14:00 Part-time keeper or...

So we get that boring, one-sided blowout match early. Multan looked to have scored below par before proving that was enough for two Karachi chases. You can also watch the show on https://begin.watch, an upcoming, premium OTT platform called #Begin. 

Once the marquee matchup of the league, both teams now seem to be in the midst of new chapters. You can watch the show on https://begin.watch, an upcoming, premium OTT platform called #Begin.  0:00 - 1:21 Intro 1:22 - 2:21 Regeneration of Quetta 2:22 - 3:33 Peshawar's struggles 3:34 - 5:11 Saffy bhai and giving the kids a chance 5:12 - 12:31 Karachi's evolving school of batting, and Hanif Malik's impact 12:32 - 14:27 Peshawar's confounding tactics 14:28 - 17:06 Abrar's bowling and...

Welcome to Batta Fast's coverage of PSL9. We will be doing a post-match show for every game of this year's PSL, with the episodes being hosted on our Youtube page, as well as on an upcoming, premium OTT platform called #Begin. You can also watch this show on https://begin.watch

Friend of the podcast, founder of the Five Rupees blog, and itinerant cricket columnist for Dawn, Ahsan Butt joins the show to discuss the year that was in Pakistan cricket. 

Two great cricket writers, Rameen (@rameenwhile) and Raiyan (@CricCritic2) join the show to discuss the two games from the New Zealand series, their thoughts on the T20 World Cup, and their take on how older cricket fans view the game. Read this beautiful take by Rameen on Sundays and cricket: https://medium.com/@rameensalman/on-sundays-and-cricket-410620ed02d5 Here's a fascinating article by Raiyan on Pakistan's ideal T20...

As closely fought as a whitewash can get, Shan Masood's team continues to put in some of the best performances by Pakistan in Australia, admittedly a low-bar. We discuss Jamal's heroics, Saim's sexiness, and the joys of test cricket.

On an eventful first day of the final Test of the tour, Pakistan put up a fighting total despite an early morning collapse. But as discussed here, its the bowling that has led to more heartbreaks than the batting.

In a solo episode, Ahmer discusses how cricket creates stories of hope and glory in our minds; the pleasure of watching in the dark with friends on Whatsapp; and knowing when the good old days end and the loss begins.

As Pakistan prepares to play the second test of its Australian tour, we preview what looks like a very bleak test match.

As Australia thrash Pakistan inside four days, we review the abject batting failure, the context of Lyon's 500 wickets, and an impassioned discussion on how cricket fails its poorer teams.

The golden delicious Imran Ahmed Khan returns to join us in reviewing the latest PSL Draft, as well as the future of the league.

One of Pakistan cricket's great unsung heroes and a close friend of the podcast, Imran Ahmad Khan draws upon his experience as the former Head of Player Acquisition & Management at the PSL to help break down the league's draft process.

Introducing our Manjan series, where each episode sells the manjan around Pakistan cricket these days. In this episode, we preview Pakistan's tour of Oz, get cautiously excited by the prospect of Shan Masood's captaincy, worry about Pakistan's bowling, and take a look at the double standard masti from Hafeez and Wahab.