by Backward Point
A cricket podcast discussing everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces, and the hottest takes you've ever heard! North America's BIGGEST Cricket podcast. Become a Paid Subscriber: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backwardpoint/subscribe" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backwardpoint/subscribe</a>
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June 13, 2026
<ul><li><strong>00:00</strong> – Introduction: Is this list abysmal?</li><li><strong>01:25</strong> – Was there a boycott of Pakistani players?</li><li><strong>02:46</strong> – The "AI Aesthetic" and the indification of Cricinfo</li><li><strong>07:40</strong> – How the list was compiled: Examining the jury</li><li><strong>10:45</strong> – Revealing the Top 25: Initial gut reactions</li><li><strong>12:25</strong> – The Babar Azam and Shahid Afridi snub</li><li><strong>14:50</strong> – Malinga vs. Bumrah: Who is the better death bowler?</li><li><strong>16:08</strong> – The Younis Khan omission</li><li><strong>17:15</strong> – Stats vs. Vibes: Is Ashwin better than Afridi?</li><li><strong>20:19</strong> – The Glenn McGrath debate</li><li><strong>22:07</strong> – Who would you remove? The Kevin Pietersen case</li><li><strong>24:08</strong> – Deep dive on Ravi Ashwin's ranking</li><li><strong>27:09</strong> – MS Dhoni: Captaincy, clutch, and trophies</li><li><strong>28:50</strong> – The AB de Villiers controversy: Greatness without a "chip"?</li><li><strong>36:48</strong> – The truth behind AB de Villiers' eye injury</li><li><strong>38:35</strong> – Shakib Al Hasan and the Bangladesh representation</li><li><strong>41:43</strong> – The case for Graeme Smith</li><li><strong>42:55</strong> – Re-ranking the Top 5: Kohli vs. Tendulkar vs. Kallis</li><li><strong>48:26</strong> – Why Shahid Afridi is a Top 15 player</li><li><strong>52:19</strong> – Younis Khan’s legendary work ethic and career</li><li><strong>55:31</strong> – Other missing legends: Yusaf, Malinga, and Gul</li><li><strong>59:16</strong> – Does Babar Azam deserve to be on this list?</li><li><strong>1:00:10</strong> – Coming soon: The Backward Point 25 for 25 list</li></ul><p>💼 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!</p>
June 9, 2026
<p>💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BackwardPointPodcast </p><p>🛍️ Shop our merch: backwardpointpod.store🌐 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!</p>
March 10, 2026
<p>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💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BackwardPointPodcast 0:00 - India wins the T20 World Cup for the 3rd time9:15 - India innings31:06 - New Zealand innings 37:20 - India’s way forward 🌐 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!</p>
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A cricket podcast discussing everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces, and the hottest takes you've ever heard!
North America's BIGGEST Cricket podcast.
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