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As predicted by us, Pakistan keep hitting new lows as Bangladesh completed a historic sweep. But our focus ended up being on the PCB's absolutely bone-headed decisions, and the existential threat faced by Pakistani cricket.

02:24 Bangladesh's Historic Test Series Win
08:16 Impressive Performances by Bangladeshi Bowlers
14:13 Questioning Pakistan's Leadership and Selection Decisions
19:09 Concerns about Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi
22:39 The Need for Strong Incentives for Test Cricket
27:12 The Lack of Recognition for Test Cricket
30:17 PCB's shenanigans with the Mentors
32:30 Unsustainable Financial Decisions and Neglect of the PSL
43:22 Imbalance Between Domestic and International Cricket
52:08 Mistreatment of Players and Lack of Player Development
59:36 Need for Better Governance and Investment

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We took a few days after the event to record this, which means we aren't at the fire and brimstone stage everyone else might be. We congratulate Bangladesh on a magnificent win, and lay out our causes for the defeat.

01:04 Bangladesh's Impressive Win Against Pakistan
08:44 Pakistan's Poor Performance and Team Selection
14:47 Flaws in the World Test Championship Ranking System
21:41 Issues with Pakistan's Pitch Preparation and Workload Management
33:05 Mistreatment of Players and Lack of Support
42:42 The Pressure on Shan’s Captaincy
52:48 The Impact of Rhythm and Schedule on Player Performance
01:02:33 The Need for Changes in the Team and Board
01:05:31 Predicting the Outcome of the Next Test Match

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