Asif was a pure TV broadcast bowler. The ball travlled with ideal speed without a blurr from the release to destiny. Every frame was there to enjoy the artistry. You could draw the trajectory in your mind. Like when afridi hits a sixer, its so quick It just happens "BANG". On the other hand when inzimam hits a six, you see every moment of that process, from the start to going down the wicket till that "delicious" golf club swing. Yummy
Great pod guys. Been a long term admirer of both of yours work. One thing i really like about that Asif's dismissal of Joyce is Geof Boycott's commentary on it. He really gets and appreciates what Asif was trying to do there. Keep these pods coming ❤️
Gentlemen, I have only seen/heard 3 episodes and so far this is my favorite. For me, Asif will always be one of those things you think of when you have a light buzz and you are contemplating life (the What if!).
To go full pop culture, mine is poker analogy where Mohd. Asif is Mike McD / Matt Damon from ‘Rounders’ vs Teddy KGB in their final showdown. Lulling opponent into pattern then doing the opposite. The final shot of Damon getting in a cab with a bag of cash heading to Vegas also fits!
After going through the series , i have realized that Shakespeare was a time traveler who traveled forward in time watched subcontinental cricket went back and wrote all his plays based on all his experiences
I was there in the national stadium on day 1. What an inning by Kamran. Shoaib bouncer smacked into Sachin’s helmet late in the day, before Asif cleaned up Laxman.
I used to play youth club cricket at sharjah and i met asif , the pak players would interact with a bunch of youth there and i was even blessed enough to play a couple bowls by abdul razzaq. I was sucha fan boy of asif that when him and amir (who i was also a big fan of) got banned i just stopped playing cricket all together. I still believe if had they not done what they did and play 2011 wc we would've bought it home. Its a shame to say the least what we missed out on.
Brilliant Episode! Really loved it. Just some thoughts on Asif's career that it felt like that movie which has those crazy moments but the story never really gets going into something complete and it has finished while you keep searching for that closure. Another point is that although he played only 23 tests but most of them were against major oppositions which also like included SENA tours. That also set of helped grow the legend of Asif even more.
Please do a piece (or series) on greatest "lost-potential" cases of Pakistan cricket. We all know about Amir and Asif. Would love to see your take on what other gems we never knew we lost.
Pichle episode mein you talk about how as a writer you want to write that blockbuster first line to start an article & how it's not possible but on repeated listenings of this episode the start to this episode with "giraftar hona, tehelka machana aur fast bowling ke betaaj baadshah" is exactly that.
I wish he hadn’t screwed up big time. He was an amazing bowler both Asif and Amir gave us false hope after 2W’s retiring especially Asif I recall him being very economical and disciplined wrt line & length I guess when he wasn’t high on weed and whatnot.
And if you are taking requests, please do one on greatest commentary bits (got the idea/yearning after listening to your comments on Nasser and Benaud)
Asif is/was the ultimate "Taira Londa". Taira Londas are ofcourse brilliant. That's why we remember them otherwise what would be the point. Their mind is always working on probing the "system" to find exploits, weaknesses, vulnerabilities. The "Taira Londa" that found the genius way to cheat in the Stats mid-term also walks into a gas station, picks-ups candy and walks out without paying for it. They steal lighters from their friends when they don't even smoke. They steal their Professors pen every single time they are in-class even when they have a bag full of pens. You see them graduated with 3.0 GPA. You see them land a position at Oracle. You hear that they became Director of Sales in 3 years. And you don't get surprised when you hear that they got let go because they got caught stealing Cigarette from their manager when they don't even smoke. Their downfall is in-evitable, that's not what's intriguing about them. Its what they got away with during their rise that keeps them alive in our memories.
@@BattaFast Sir every Karachi walla Londa knows one. Guy had a million dollar brain magar adath say majboor tha. Ab chunna raga Raha hoota hai Hyundai kee dealership pay.
You know what, I still can’t believe we lost a gem like Asif, each time I see his bowling clip on social media I feel sad, and insta question comes to mind “ how the F*ck we lost bowler like Asif so early” Honestly I can’t blame Asif, it’s our PCB Management failure at every level, indeed Asif was loose cannon but that’s what most of the every field geniuses are and it’s Management’s responsibility to look after them, you can’t just blame player and walk away from your key responsibilities
dil chah raha hay apko galiyan doo, ya tu english main bolo ya urdu kia achar bana dala hay aur Pakistani Hundustani sub urdu samjhtay hain buss kafi hay na views mil jaingay apko
How avg Paxtani brain works. >Let's do a show on Paxtanis achivements. OK, what should be the selection criteria? >It should be against India.. OK, and.... >That's it... Ab aur kya chahiye?? Success for Paxtan, Paxtanis, our father of the Nation etc==doing anything against India, opposing India🤲🏼🙈. That's the whole idea of Pakistan.... Come on
Grow up kid. Get a life. Two pakistanis can discuss their bowlers achievement against whatever team, they have every right to do so. Look at your own media, what they are doing since forever. Have a nice day!!
@@AhmadRaza-ct4hlyou need to grow your brain unkeel n point out what's wrong in my statement?? Lol, 3 episode se India churan he bech rhe😹😹. Quite understandable, you guys need villian India, or be against India(TNT, Jinnah, identity of Pak) for your nationhood n sell anything. You need a Neeraj Chopra to sell ur Arshad Naseem(without Neeraj nobody gives a fuq where's he rn). You need a Kohli(24/7 RR, Comparision) to sell ur Babur. Similarly you need India, villian India to sell ur cricket or cricket related narratives😂.. but but but, WeZz bRinG eYebAlLs🤡..... b1tch any random IPL match without single Pak player, Ind-Ban(highest viewership match of 2022 WC)>>>Pak team who play in empty stadiums all around the world😢.
@@AhmadRaza-ct4hlPaxtanis n False equivalence+red herring... janmo ke sathi. What about our media?? Do US, EU media do pro-Russia coverage on their platform?? Matalab war bhi karo, Terry bhi bhejo, Kafir bhut prasht se nafrat bhi kro, Islami kaarnamo ko whitewash bhi kro, past Gciders ko abbu bhi banao... And Kafiro se positive coverage bhi chahiye😹😂😂😂. Matlab Ahmer Goro ko 24/7 gaali bhi de, unko morality sikhaye(being a Paxtani😭), unko wrost of wrost human btaye... Fir Greeks ke against RR bhi kre for not savin+takin in all momins(like France) 300 boat wale DunkiBaaz Paxtanis🙃
I'd heard this the other day - Peeta woh tha par ball jhoomti thi.
This is your best episode and I'll listen to this many, many times!
Asif was a pure TV broadcast bowler. The ball travlled with ideal speed without a blurr from the release to destiny. Every frame was there to enjoy the artistry. You could draw the trajectory in your mind.
Like when afridi hits a sixer, its so quick It just happens "BANG". On the other hand when inzimam hits a six, you see every moment of that process, from the start to going down the wicket till that "delicious" golf club swing.
Yummy
great comment
Late to the party.. cant believe i been missing out on this shit
Cousin Greg 🤣
I can not look at Asif the same way anymore.
Great episode guys. I can’t get enough of these episodes. Please keep them coming.
Great pod guys. Been a long term admirer of both of yours work. One thing i really like about that Asif's dismissal of Joyce is Geof Boycott's commentary on it. He really gets and appreciates what Asif was trying to do there. Keep these pods coming ❤️
Gentlemen, I have only seen/heard 3 episodes and so far this is my favorite. For me, Asif will always be one of those things you think of when you have a light buzz and you are contemplating life (the What if!).
To go full pop culture, mine is poker analogy where Mohd. Asif is Mike McD / Matt Damon from ‘Rounders’ vs Teddy KGB in their final showdown. Lulling opponent into pattern then doing the opposite. The final shot of Damon getting in a cab with a bag of cash heading to Vegas also fits!
Loved this episode. Gladdddd you people came up with the idea of this podcast.
After going through the series , i have realized that Shakespeare was a time traveler who traveled forward in time watched subcontinental cricket went back and wrote all his plays based on all his experiences
Man the intro song, everytime I hear it 🔥🔥
Justice for aleeshah
I was there in the national stadium on day 1. What an inning by Kamran. Shoaib bouncer smacked into Sachin’s helmet late in the day, before Asif cleaned up Laxman.
Just brilliant. Cousin Greg. Genius.
I used to play youth club cricket at sharjah and i met asif , the pak players would interact with a bunch of youth there and i was even blessed enough to play a couple bowls by abdul razzaq. I was sucha fan boy of asif that when him and amir (who i was also a big fan of) got banned i just stopped playing cricket all together. I still believe if had they not done what they did and play 2011 wc we would've bought it home. Its a shame to say the least what we missed out on.
Brilliant Episode! Really loved it. Just some thoughts on Asif's career that it felt like that movie which has those crazy moments but the story never really gets going into something complete and it has finished while you keep searching for that closure.
Another point is that although he played only 23 tests but most of them were against major oppositions which also like included SENA tours. That also set of helped grow the legend of Asif even more.
Brilliant episode again!!!!
Wasim akrams wc 92 final could be a good shout too for an episode ❤
its on the list!
Loved it guys can watch it for hours tbh
Ahmer bhai and his analogies Ufff!!!
brilliant, very much enjoyed osman bhai and ahmer bhai
Please do a piece (or series) on greatest "lost-potential" cases of Pakistan cricket. We all know about Amir and Asif. Would love to see your take on what other gems we never knew we lost.
Last 20 mins of this podcast are so freakin great.
Can anyone mention the soundtrack name at beginning ?? Its quiite revelation interesting tune. I am from India 🇮🇳
its a remix of Naseebo Lal's Kundi Na Kharka
Hamilton test b discuss karain. Wasim Waqar
Pichle episode mein you talk about how as a writer you want to write that blockbuster first line to start an article & how it's not possible but on repeated listenings of this episode the start to this episode with "giraftar hona, tehelka machana aur fast bowling ke betaaj baadshah" is exactly that.
hahaha awww thanks
even with his gentle pace the stumps used to cart wheel ... what a bowler he was ... the only one who did not realize that was ASIF himself :(
The frame behind Ahmer Naqvi is so damn fascinating. Can you show the picture in full?
its by the artist digink
Thank you so much!
R u talking about Wasiq ismail Rao from Cardiff uni 2008/2009
Know as mr 7 in cardiff
( from multan )
the one and only
Which Mo Asif video would you guys recommend to watch on YT?
He was bowler of bowlers
I wish he hadn’t screwed up big time. He was an amazing bowler both Asif and Amir gave us false hope after 2W’s retiring especially Asif I recall him being very economical and disciplined wrt line & length I guess when he wasn’t high on weed and whatnot.
Funnily enough, Cousin Gregg looked exactly Asif in his heyday!
One bowler who reminds me of Asif is Vernon Philander. Just there and there abouts and also had this supreme sense of self assuredness.
And if you are taking requests, please do one on greatest commentary bits (got the idea/yearning after listening to your comments on Nasser and Benaud)
Asif is/was the ultimate "Taira Londa". Taira Londas are ofcourse brilliant. That's why we remember them otherwise what would be the point. Their mind is always working on probing the "system" to find exploits, weaknesses, vulnerabilities. The "Taira Londa" that found the genius way to cheat in the Stats mid-term also walks into a gas station, picks-ups candy and walks out without paying for it. They steal lighters from their friends when they don't even smoke. They steal their Professors pen every single time they are in-class even when they have a bag full of pens.
You see them graduated with 3.0 GPA. You see them land a position at Oracle. You hear that they became Director of Sales in 3 years. And you don't get surprised when you hear that they got let go because they got caught stealing Cigarette from their manager when they don't even smoke. Their downfall is in-evitable, that's not what's intriguing about them. Its what they got away with during their rise that keeps them alive in our memories.
hahahah agree 1000% with the lovely explanation of a tairrha londa, tho the very specific details make me think you have someone in mind hahaha
@@BattaFast Sir every Karachi walla Londa knows one. Guy had a million dollar brain magar adath say majboor tha. Ab chunna raga Raha hoota hai Hyundai kee dealership pay.
Argh, I thought the episode was good but now this comment section is getting gold level comments.
Only podcast jahan chars aur cricket aik jummlay main aati hay😂
Great podcast.
Asif insulted the batsmen before getting them out . Amazing bowler
Sarfraz Nawaz use to say about him in nets that this guy has a kind of control ….. place a coin and He will hit that it all day long ……
He was just magician of the bowl
You know what, I still can’t believe we lost a gem like Asif, each time I see his bowling clip on social media I feel sad, and insta question comes to mind “ how the F*ck we lost bowler like Asif so early”
Honestly I can’t blame Asif, it’s our PCB Management failure at every level, indeed Asif was loose cannon but that’s what most of the every field geniuses are and it’s Management’s responsibility to look after them, you can’t just blame player and walk away from your key responsibilities
Loved it
bhaiu kundi na khaardka ka ye remix kahan se milega ?
Zahra Paracha had made it for a show once. Isn't out anywhere
54:38 Osman bhai sahi wala phrase use kro. "Asif batsmen bund ese leta tha k pata bhi nahi chlta tha"
I remember saying to someone that Asif is good enough to be a spinner - getting batsmen out through guile. Questionable temperament, though.
Attractive but DARK lol
dil chah raha hay apko galiyan doo, ya tu english main bolo ya urdu kia achar bana dala hay aur Pakistani Hundustani sub urdu samjhtay hain buss kafi hay na views mil jaingay apko
How avg Paxtani brain works.
>Let's do a show on Paxtanis achivements.
OK, what should be the selection criteria?
>It should be against India..
OK, and....
>That's it... Ab aur kya chahiye?? Success for Paxtan, Paxtanis, our father of the Nation etc==doing anything against India, opposing India🤲🏼🙈. That's the whole idea of Pakistan.... Come on
Grow up kid. Get a life. Two pakistanis can discuss their bowlers achievement against whatever team, they have every right to do so. Look at your own media, what they are doing since forever. Have a nice day!!
@@AhmadRaza-ct4hlyou need to grow your brain unkeel n point out what's wrong in my statement??
Lol, 3 episode se India churan he bech rhe😹😹.
Quite understandable, you guys need villian India, or be against India(TNT, Jinnah, identity of Pak) for your nationhood n sell anything.
You need a Neeraj Chopra to sell ur Arshad Naseem(without Neeraj nobody gives a fuq where's he rn).
You need a Kohli(24/7 RR, Comparision) to sell ur Babur.
Similarly you need India, villian India to sell ur cricket or cricket related narratives😂.. but but but, WeZz bRinG eYebAlLs🤡..... b1tch any random IPL match without single Pak player, Ind-Ban(highest viewership match of 2022 WC)>>>Pak team who play in empty stadiums all around the world😢.
@@AhmadRaza-ct4hlPaxtanis n False equivalence+red herring... janmo ke sathi.
What about our media?? Do US, EU media do pro-Russia coverage on their platform?? Matalab war bhi karo, Terry bhi bhejo, Kafir bhut prasht se nafrat bhi kro, Islami kaarnamo ko whitewash bhi kro, past Gciders ko abbu bhi banao... And Kafiro se positive coverage bhi chahiye😹😂😂😂.
Matlab Ahmer Goro ko 24/7 gaali bhi de, unko morality sikhaye(being a Paxtani😭), unko wrost of wrost human btaye... Fir Greeks ke against RR bhi kre for not savin+takin in all momins(like France) 300 boat wale DunkiBaaz Paxtanis🙃
Stop the hate
Uff tu kitna sassta ha!!!!
ruclips.net/user/shortsv4A4GrfLeCU?feature=share
The Rahul Dravid wicket, his favourite one