Cover Drive Podcast: Recent Episodes
Assad
Welcome to the Cover Drive Podcast, where we discuss the latest happenings in Pakistan cricket, analyze matches and much more. Follow the host on Twitter on the following handle: @CoverDriveCric
In this episode, I sit down with Eman Arbab, Zoha Chishti and Alvina Ahmed, 3 very knowledgable members of the PCT fraternity, to dissect the recently concluded 7 T20I series between Pakistan and England. We discuss a range of topics, including the performances of the likes of Shan Masood and Haider Ali, the lack of tactical approach and use of match-ups and entry points, as well as some of the unfortunate crowd behavior towards our players. We end with a look forward to the T20 World Cup and if any changes should be made to the squad, including the possible wild card entry of Azam Khan.
Alvina's Twitter: Alvina. (@alvinaahmeds)
Eman's Twitter: eman (@exharrie)
Zoha's Twitter: zoha (@zchishtii)
In this episode, I sit down with 2 returning guests, Zain Malik and Abdullah Ansari (@Abdullah719_ / Twitter), as well as a new guest, Jamshaid Bhai, better known as Tuk Tuk on Twitter (@tuk_tuk96) / Twitter). We analyze the T20 World Cup squad, disussing the addition of Shan Masood, the Iftikhar and Khushdil debate, as well as Haider Ali's possible inclusion in the eleven. The England-Pakistan series is also discussed, centering around possible experimentation and squad rotation with the like of Mohammad Haris, Abrar Ahmed and Aamer Jamal potentially getting some game time. To finish off, we have a fun debate about who would come out on top in a game between a T20 Hipster XI and a Traditionalist XI made up of strictly Pakistani players.
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In this episode I sit down with Zain and Fasih, two active and knowledgeable members of Cricket Twitter to preview the clash between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup on August 28th. We discuss various topics, including the injuries in Pakistan's pace attack and how that'll affect the make-up of their bowling attack, Pakistan's middle order as well as the match ups Pakistan should be utilizing against the Indian batting line.
We had some technical difficulties in this episode, therefore Fasih had to tune out for the second half unfortunately.
Zain's Twitter: Zain (@PresidentMisbah) / Twitter
Fasih's Twitter: fas (@m__fas) / Twitter
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In this episode, I sit down with Muhammad Harris and Parmeet Kumar, 2 very knowledgable members of the Cricket Twitter community, to discuss the recently concluded test series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. We discuss Pakistan's prospects of qualifying for the WTC final at this point, selection decisions, the spinnners, pacers and so on.
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Parmeet's Twitter: Parmeet Kumar (@parmeetkumar98) / Twitter
Harris' Twitter: harrïs (@shaheens_era) / Twitter
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In this episode, I sit down with Raiyan and Abdullah Ansari, 2 of the finest writers and analysts from Grassroots Cricket, one of Pakistan's most credible platforms for cricket stats and analysis. We discuss the recently concluded series in Multan, along with the many debates that emerged from it, including Fakhar Zaman's form, Hassan Ali's future and the ever elusive solution to Pakistan's woes at number 5, among other discussion points.
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In this episode, I sit down with Rehan Ulhaq, General Manager of 2-time PSL winners Islamabad United. We discuss Rehan's responsiblities during the off-season and how he strategizes for the next one. Moreover, we discuss Islamabad United's identity and review their performance in season 7, which includes a discussion on the injury struggles they faced, as well as the role of Azam Khan in the lineup. Finally, we touch upon the PSL as a whole and what improvements could be made to take it to the next level.
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In this episode I sit down with Jarrod Kimber, one of the finest analysts of the game, to analyze Pakistan's white ball line-up and discuss what needs to change, and the roles and importance of the like of Shadab Khan, Haider Ali and Asif Ali among others.
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Following the thorough trashing team Pakistan received at the hands of the Aussies in the first ODI, CD sits down with Salaar and Harris as the trio performs a post-mortem of the loss. The discussion includes and analysis of the few positives to take away, followed by a dissection of Pakistan's ODI identity and what changes are needed going forward, accompanied by some passionate rants along the way.