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Welcome to another episode of TWIC.
00:00 – Introduction: Is this list abysmal?01:25 – Was there a boycott of Pakistani players?02:46 – The "AI Aesthetic" and the indification of Cricinfo07:40 – How the list was compiled: Examining the jury10:45 – Revealing the Top 25: Initial gut reactions12:25 – The Babar Azam and Shahid Afridi snub14:50 – Malinga vs. Bumrah: Who is the better death bowler?16:08 – The Younis Khan omission17:15 – Stats vs. Vibes: Is Ashwin better than Afridi?20:19 – The Glenn McGrath debate22:07 – Who would you remove? The Kevin Pietersen case24:08 – Deep dive on Ravi Ashwin's ranking27:09 – MS Dhoni: Captaincy, clutch, and trophies28:50 – The AB de Villiers controversy: Greatness without a "chip"?36:48 – The truth behind AB de Villiers' eye injury38:35 – Shakib Al Hasan and the Bangladesh representation41:43 – The case for Graeme Smith42:55 – Re-ranking the Top 5: Kohli vs. Tendulkar vs. Kallis48:26 – Why Shahid Afridi is a Top 15 player52:19 – Younis Khan's legendary work ethic and career55:31 – Other missing legends: Yusaf, Malinga, and Gul59:16 – Does Babar Azam deserve to be on this list?1:00:10 – Coming soon: The Backward Point 25 for 25 list
BP boys review the India Vs New Zealand T20 World Cup final.Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
BP boys review the India Vs England Semi Final. Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
The PCB has slapped a 5 million PKR fine on the Pakistan T20 World Cup squad for their poor performance. BP boys react to this news. Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
BP boys review the India Vs West Indies match and look ahead at the semis.Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
BP boys are back, and this time they are sharing their candid thoughts on the Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka match.Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
BP boys reflect on India's loss against South Africa in the Super 8s.Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
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Welcome to another edition of This Week in Cricket (TWIC). BP boys catch up on the action from the T20 World Cup. Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
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Pro Sports lads have finally made a joint appearance on our show! This show came with its due shares of difficulties. The lads auto-focus made sure they were blurred and Bashaar's microphone got disconnected seconds after we went live. It's okay though, we feel like it's still a good watch/listen. We hope you guys enjoy too! 03:57 Origins of Pro Sports: A Journey Through Cricket Media09:52 Cricket and Politics: The PCB's Strategic Moves15:54 The Economics of Cricket: Challenges for Content Creators21:53 Conversations Over Interviews: The Art of Podcasting23:39 The Importance of Authenticity in Sports Podcasts24:55 Navigating Criticism and Conflict in Podcasting26:41 The Dynamics of Friendship and Professionalism28:00 Learning from Technical Mishaps29:58 The Role of Planning and Preparation32:31 The Analytical Approach to Sports Commentary34:54 Political Influences in Cricket Governance38:53 The Financial Power Dynamics in Cricket41:12 The Impact of Political Stances on Cricket Relations49:17 The Need for Reform in Cricket Governance52:29 The One-Sided Debate in Cricket Rivalries54:03 Marketability of Cricket: India vs Pakistan55:55 Pakistan's Selection Dilemma: Wicketkeepers and Batsmen01:00:11 Evolving Strategies in T20 Cricket01:01:56 Pakistan's World Cup Prospects and Team Composition01:05:57 Weather and Conditions: Impact on Performance01:09:48 Final Thoughts on Team Selection and Future ProspectsUse code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
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BP boys react to Pakistan's decision of boycotting their T20 World Cup game versus India on February 15th. Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
BP boys go down memory lane and discuss how Pakistan won the 2009 T20 WC.Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
BP boys review the 1st T20I between Pakistan and Australia.Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
BP boys react to Pakistan's T20 World Cup squad announcement. Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
In this episode of This Week In Cricket (TWIC), BP boys discuss Bangladesh being out of the T20 WC, India's T20I series against NZ, Pakistan players caught in a ponzi scheme, and Perth Scorchers winning BBL15.Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
BP Boys review Pakistan's squad and preview the T20I series vs Australia.Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
Welcome to the first episode of This Week in Cricket (TWIC), a weekly series where BP boys talk about the top stories in the world of cricket. Enjoy!Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
BP boys who should be Pakistan's wicket keeper for the 2026 T20 WC. Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
BP boys discuss Usman Khawaja's retirement and Pakistan's 1st T20I vs Sri Lanka.Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
BP boys react to your hottest cricket takes! Enjoy!Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
BP boys review India's T20 World Cup squad. Can they defend their title?Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
BP boys catch up on all things in the world of cricket, including the U19 Asia Cup, The Ashes, and Pakistan players at the BBL.Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
BP boys speak with Shamyl Hussain, Pakistan's leading scorer in first-class cricket in 2025. Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
BP boys review Pakistan's squad for the tour of Sri Lanka and discuss Shadab Khan's return from injury. Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
BP boys do a weekly cricket round-up. Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
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Intro: 00:00Match Review: 02:35Salman Ali Agha as captain: 10:05Debate on A team vs B team: 12:06Mike Hesson Era: 18:38Fakhar Zaman as a finisher: 36:58PCT's wicket keeper crisis: 40:00Bowling for the WC: 43:20Year Recap: 47:14Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
BP boys catch up on all things in world cricket.Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
Catching up with Behram Qazi- 0:00Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ODI review and general thoughts - 16:05India vs SA disaster! - 38:12India vs Pak ACC rising stars! - 53:26Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
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BP Boys review the 1st ODI between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Pindi. Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
BP boys review the Pakistan Vs South Africa ODI series. Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
BP boys review the 1st ODI between Pakistan and South Africa. Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
BP boys share their thoughts on Pakistan's series win against South Africa.Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
BP boys review the 2nd T20I.Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
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BP reacts to Pakistan's T20I squad announcement and the return of Babar Azam. Enjoy!Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
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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
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
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
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
Pakistan is set to play a two-match Test series at home against the World Test Champions, South Africa. Can they beat them? BP boys discuss.Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
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
Pakistan have beaten Bangladesh to secure their place in the Asia Cup Final where they wil face India on Sunday. BP boys review the match. Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
Pakistan has registered its first win in the Super 4s by beating Sri Lanka. Can they make the finals, though? BP boys discuss.Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
India beat Pakistan in the Super 4 after outclassing them in Dubai. BP boys share their thoughts on the game and much more.Use code "BP15" for an exclusive 15% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com
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