Pakistan (was) #1 in ODIs, Asia Cup & World Cup Preps | Episode #12

In this episode, the boys sit down halfway across the world from each other to discuss the Pakistan vs New Zealand ODI series that just concluded, how the Pakistan team is shaping, Nazar's experience of watching the 5th ODI in Karachi, and all the drama around the Asia Cup and World Cup. 0:00 - Nazar is in Karachi 1:09 - Pakistan was #1 in the ODI rankings for 2 days 3:41 - Nazar's experience of watching a match in Karachi and the current stars in the PCT 12:08 - The drama behind Imam being 'rested' in the last 2 ODIs and Shan's missed opportunities 15:33 - Babar Azam's record-breaking ODI series and the ODI format is in danger 20:04 - Pakistan's middle order is locked in for the World Cup? 24:07 - Pakistan's fragile lower middle order and questions on Shadab Khan 29:18 - Pakistan's bowling attack and watching them bowl live 34:39 - Is Pakistan lacking a mystery spinner? 36:19 - Our playing 11 and 15-man squad for the Asia Cup and World Cup 39:22 - Asia Cup and World Cup drama between India and Pakistan 44:21 - Yuvraj Singh commented on our reel and outro Connect: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/point_backward Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2lNbQxjAxGwKKswH54v40R?si=59292c7431124275 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod