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Australia in Trouble? MacGill on Australia’s Tired World Cup Setup
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- Cricket Unfiltered
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- Feb 16, 2026
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Summary
Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign hangs in the balance after a shock loss to Zimbabwe, sparking debate about preparation, player fitness and whether the tournament still captures the imagination of Australian fans. Menners and Stuart MacGill break down the state of the World Cup, the politics and tension around India vs Pakistan, and the growing concern about cricket’s overcrowded calendar. The show also covers Australia’s women facing India, Annabel Sutherland’s dominance, domestic cricket storylines, the future of global cricket, and whether the modern game is losing its traditional edge. Key Timecodes (00:55) Show intro + World Cup overview and early tournament upsets (04:01) Australia lose to Zimbabwe — preparation, injuries and selection debate (07:20) Does anyone care? Apathy around the T20 World Cup in Australia (16:39) India vs Pakistan — politics, rivalry and the “spirit of cricket” debate (23:55) Australia vs India Women — Sutherland, Molineux and series opener (32:47) ICC future of cricket review — franchise windows, Champions League T20 (35:00) Domestic cricket — One Day Cup, Webster & Patterson tons, Shield issues (49:26) Peter Siddle at 41, PSL signings We’ve launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show. 🛒 Shop now:https://www.chickensaltoftheearth.com/shop/category/Cricket-Unfiltered?c=5469591 🎁 Use Promo Code: CU10 for 10% off your first order! From caps to tees, rep your love of cricket with some top-quality gear. Exactamundo is a video, animation, design and content production company. They produce digital signage, on-screen graphics, sideline animations and videos for sports teams like the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League, Manly Sea Eagles in the NRL a…