Episode
Australia’s T20 World Cup Autopsy
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- Cricket Unfiltered
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- Feb 23, 2026
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- 3420
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Summary
Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign ends in disappointment, sparking a deep dive into selection calls, player form, and what went wrong. Menners and MacGill unpack the fallout, debate responsibility between players and selectors, and question whether arrogance and poor preparation played a role. The episode also covers the women’s team’s rare home series loss to India, major domestic cricket updates, and the future direction of Australian cricket. Key Topics (0:51) Australia eliminated from the T20 World Cup — immediate reactions and fallout (3:55) Selection decisions under fire — Smith, Renshaw and the “brains trust” debate (22:00) Super Eight stage and tournament structure discussion (26:14) Australian women lose home series to India — shifting power balance (33:17) Elise Perry’s milestone and legacy in Australian cricket (35:37) Big Bash changes, Christmas Day cricket & global expansion debate (44:30) Domestic cricket roundup — Sheffield Shield, One-Day Cup and selection pressure Cricket Unfiltered Merchandise is Here! 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 and numerous American NBA, NFL and MLB teams. They also create high quality videos and animations for the corporate world, such as product promos and e…