# Picking Up Where I Left Off: MacGill Fallout & Australia’s 2026 South Africa Tour

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Podcast: [Cricket Unfiltered](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cricket-unfiltered-200842)
Published: 2026-03-04T05:15:00+00:00
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## Resource

After Monday’s explosive episode, Menners returns solo to finish the discussion that was cut short, addressing the on-air clash with Stuart MacGill and what it could mean for the future of Cricket Unfiltered. He explains why the debate about the 2026 tour of South Africa matters, argues for greater duty of care toward Australian players, and reflects on the lingering impact of Sandpapergate. The episode also covers the latest cricket news including Australia’s upcoming Tests against Bangladesh in Darwin and Mackay, Mitchell Starc being approached about a T20 World Cup return, coaching changes at the Sydney Thunder, and the premature retirement of Chris Tremain. (00:58) Menners returns solo and explains the fallout from the on-air blow-up with Stuart MacGill (08:55) Why the 2026 South Africa tour and Sandpapergate legacy still matter (13:27) Australia vs Bangladesh Tests announced for Darwin and Mackay (15:30) Mitchell Starc approached about returning for the T20 World Cup 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 explainer v…

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