Mickey Arthur Gets Candid About Pakistan Cricket

The Backward Point boys sit down with former Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur to talk all things cricket—including the iconic 434 run-chase, the 2017 Champions Trophy triumph, and the current state of Pakistan cricket.

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00:00 – Intro & The Transition from Player to Coach
06:09 – International Man-Management: Kallis, AB de Villiers & Babar Azam
12:20 – The Legendary 438 Game at the Wanderers
21:06 – Becoming Pakistan Head Coach & Rebuilding the White-Ball Side
27:50 – Champions Trophy 2017: The India Loss, Sharyar Khan & The Turnaround
34:45 – The 2017 Final: Kohli’s Drop & Amir’s Magic Spell
39:28 – 2019 World Cup Heartbreak & Giving Players Security
44:05 – Disconnect with Fans & The Harsh Realities of Pakistan Cricket
46:22 – Spotting Babar Azam & What Has Gone Wrong with His Form
56:26 – Advice to Mike Hesson & Reacting to Wahab Riaz’s Run-Up Breakdown

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