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  • Ashes Reports Rebuked, Olympic Gold or World Cup? & Shield Finals Race

    Ashes Reports Rebuked, Olympic Gold or World Cup? & Shield Finals Race
    Mar 11 2026
    In this episode of Cricket Unfiltered, Menners is joined by cricket broadcaster Damian Watson to break down the biggest stories across Australian and world cricket. They discuss Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg confirming that a Pink Ball Test will remain part of the next Ashes series, the excitement building around the 150th anniversary Test at the MCG, and the debate over whether Adelaide could challenge Melbourne to host the 2028 T20 World Cup final. The conversation also explores Australia’s Olympic cricket ambitions, including whether winning Olympic gold in 2028 would mean more than a home T20 World Cup title. Menners and Damian also examine the Australian women’s squad for the West Indies tour, debating the appointment of Sophie Molineux as captain amid injury concerns, and highlighting rising talent Tahlia Wilson earning national selection. They also cover Matthew Hayden joining the IPL as a batting coach, coaching changes in Australian domestic cricket, and the tight race for the Sheffield Shield final. The episode finishes with reflections on Alyssa Healy’s farewell to international cricket and listener questions on Steve Smith’s future and Australia’s upcoming tours. (02:06) Pink Ball Test confirmed for the next Ashes series (03:45) 150th Anniversary Test at the MCG and huge ticket demand (05:20) Debate: Should Adelaide host the 2028 T20 World Cup Final? (08:55) Olympic cricket – Gold medal vs winning a home T20 World Cup (14:36) Sophie Molineux captaincy debate and Australian women’s squad news (20:42) Matthew Hayden joins IPL coaching ranks (24:40) Sheffield Shield finals race and permutations (33:02) Alyssa Healy farewell and Steve Smith future discussion 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 videos. Check them out at exactamundo.com.au Get the inserted AD’s FREE VERSION of the show on our Patreon Page Subscribe to our YouTube page for live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk7koDKpKxe0e3yC7NXQx6Q Linktree for listening on podcast apps and finding us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cricketunfiltered Show twitter: https://twitter.com/auscricketpod Menners on twitter: https://twitter.com/amenners TIKTOK: @cricketunfiltered Sponsorship enquiries for host read ads: andrew@piccolopodcasts.com.au Email the show your cricket takes: cricketunfilteredpodcast@gmail.com Piccolo Podcasts: https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/ Founder Andrew Menczel. The first episode aired August 2013. It is a multi award-winning podcast team, the show has featured 15 Australian captains and some of the greatest legends of cricket and an episode is archived in the Australian National Film and Sound Archive. Menners is an accredited cricket journalist and commentator and his interview with Alex Blackwell won a Cricket NSW Media Award. The show was the first ever regular weekly Australian cricket podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 min
  • Alyssa Healy’s Farewell, India’s T20 World Cup Triumph & The Hundred Player Controversy

    Alyssa Healy’s Farewell, India’s T20 World Cup Triumph & The Hundred Player Controversy
    Mar 9 2026
    In this episode of Cricket Unfiltered, Menners is joined by Indian cricket journalist Chandresh Narayanan to break down India’s dominant T20 World Cup victory and what it means for the future of the format. The pair analyse the explosive batting that powered India to the title, the brilliance of Jasprit Bumrah, and why New Zealand again fell short in a major final. They also discuss Australia’s strong finish to the women’s multi-format series against India, including a 10-wicket Test win at the WACA and the retirement of Australian great Alyssa Healy. The episode also looks ahead to the IPL, the growing influence of franchise cricket, and broader debates shaping the global game. (02:05) India’s T20 dominance and how power hitting has reshaped the format (05:05) Menners addresses the podcast controversy and moving forward with the show (06:50) India’s explosive World Cup final performance and key players (12:10) Jasprit Bumrah’s impact and why he may be the best multi-format fast bowler ever (15:00) Why New Zealand keep falling short in major tournament finals (21:56) Australia’s women dominate the Test vs India and win the multi-format series (23:35) Alyssa Healy’s retirement and her legacy in Australian cricket (36:00) Franchise cricket politics, IPL influence, and the Pakistan player debate 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 videos. Check them out at exactamundo.com.au Get the inserted AD’s FREE VERSION of the show on our Patreon Page Subscribe to our YouTube page for live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk7koDKpKxe0e3yC7NXQx6Q Linktree for listening on podcast apps and finding us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cricketunfiltered Show twitter: https://twitter.com/auscricketpod Menners on twitter: https://twitter.com/amenners TIKTOK: @cricketunfiltered Sponsorship enquiries for host read ads: andrew@piccolopodcasts.com.au Email the show your cricket takes: cricketunfilteredpodcast@gmail.com Piccolo Podcasts: https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/ Founder Andrew Menczel. The first episode aired August 2013. It is a multi award-winning podcast team, the show has featured 15 Australian captains and some of the greatest legends of cricket and an episode is archived in the Australian National Film and Sound Archive. Menners is an accredited cricket journalist and commentator and his interview with Alex Blackwell won a Cricket NSW Media Award. The show was the first ever regular weekly Australian cricket podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 min
  • Picking Up Where I Left Off: MacGill Fallout & Australia’s 2026 South Africa Tour

    Picking Up Where I Left Off: MacGill Fallout & Australia’s 2026 South Africa Tour
    Mar 4 2026
    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 videos. Check them out at exactamundo.com.au Get the inserted AD’s FREE VERSION of the show on our Patreon Page Subscribe to our YouTube page for live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk7koDKpKxe0e3yC7NXQx6Q Linktree for listening on podcast apps and finding us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cricketunfiltered Show twitter: https://twitter.com/auscricketpod Menners on twitter: https://twitter.com/amenners TIKTOK: @cricketunfiltered Sponsorship enquiries for host read ads: andrew@piccolopodcasts.com.au Email the show your cricket takes: cricketunfilteredpodcast@gmail.com Piccolo Podcasts: https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/ Founder Andrew Menczel. The first episode aired August 2013. It is a multi award-winning podcast team, the show has featured 15 Australian captains and some of the greatest legends of cricket and an episode is archived in the Australian National Film and Sound Archive. Menners is an accredited cricket journalist and commentator and his interview with Alex Blackwell won a Cricket NSW Media Award. The show was the first ever regular weekly Australian cricket podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 min
  • Blow Up

    Blow Up
    Mar 2 2026
    A wrap of all the action. 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 videos. Check them out at exactamundo.com.au Get the inserted AD’s FREE VERSION of the show on our Patreon Page Subscribe to our YouTube page for live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk7koDKpKxe0e3yC7NXQx6Q Linktree for listening on podcast apps and finding us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cricketunfiltered Show twitter: https://twitter.com/auscricketpod Menners on twitter: https://twitter.com/amenners TIKTOK: @cricketunfiltered Sponsorship enquiries for host read ads: andrew@piccolopodcasts.com.au Email the show your cricket takes: cricketunfilteredpodcast@gmail.com Piccolo Podcasts: https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/ Founder Andrew Menczel. The first episode aired August 2013. It is a multi award-winning podcast team, the show has featured 15 Australian captains and some of the greatest legends of cricket and an episode is archived in the Australian National Film and Sound Archive. Menners is an accredited cricket journalist and commentator and his interview with Alex Blackwell won a Cricket NSW Media Award. The show was the first ever regular weekly Australian cricket podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    24 min
  • Australia’s T20 World Cup Autopsy

    Australia’s T20 World Cup Autopsy
    Feb 23 2026
    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 explainer videos. Check them out at exactamundo.com.au Get the inserted AD’s FREE VERSION of the show on our Patreon Page Subscribe to our YouTube page for live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk7koDKpKxe0e3yC7NXQx6Q Linktree for listening on podcast apps and finding us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cricketunfiltered Show twitter: https://twitter.com/auscricketpod Menners on twitter: https://twitter.com/amenners TIKTOK: @cricketunfiltered Sponsorship enquiries for host read ads: andrew@piccolopodcasts.com.au Email the show your cricket takes: cricketunfilteredpodcast@gmail.com Piccolo Podcasts: https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/ Founder Andrew Menczel. The first episode aired August 2013. It is a multi award-winning podcast team, the show has featured 15 Australian captains and some of the greatest legends of cricket and an episode is archived in the Australian National Film and Sound Archive. Menners is an accredited cricket journalist and commentator and his interview with Alex Blackwell won a Cricket NSW Media Award. The show was the first ever regular weekly Australian cricket podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    57 min
  • T20 World Cup Review: Australia vs Sri Lanka

    T20 World Cup Review: Australia vs Sri Lanka
    Feb 16 2026
    Mennners reviews Australia's loss to Sri Lanka 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 videos. Check them out at exactamundo.com.au Get the inserted AD’s FREE VERSION of the show on our Patreon Page Subscribe to our YouTube page for live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk7koDKpKxe0e3yC7NXQx6Q Linktree for listening on podcast apps and finding us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cricketunfiltered Show twitter: https://twitter.com/auscricketpod Menners on twitter: https://twitter.com/amenners TIKTOK: @cricketunfiltered Sponsorship enquiries for host read ads: andrew@piccolopodcasts.com.au Email the show your cricket takes: cricketunfilteredpodcast@gmail.com Piccolo Podcasts: https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/ Founder Andrew Menczel. The first episode aired August 2013. It is a multi award-winning podcast team, the show has featured 15 Australian captains and some of the greatest legends of cricket and an episode is archived in the Australian National Film and Sound Archive. Menners is an accredited cricket journalist and commentator and his interview with Alex Blackwell won a Cricket NSW Media Award. The show was the first ever regular weekly Australian cricket podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    20 min
  • Australia in Trouble? MacGill on Australia’s Tired World Cup Setup

    Australia in Trouble? MacGill on Australia’s Tired World Cup Setup
    Feb 16 2026
    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 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 videos. Check them out at exactamundo.com.au Get the inserted AD’s FREE VERSION of the show on our Patreon Page Subscribe to our YouTube page for live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk7koDKpKxe0e3yC7NXQx6Q Linktree for listening on podcast apps and finding us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cricketunfiltered Show twitter: https://twitter.com/auscricketpod Menners on twitter: https://twitter.com/amenners TIKTOK: @cricketunfiltered Sponsorship enquiries for host read ads: andrew@piccolopodcasts.com.au Email the show your cricket takes: cricketunfilteredpodcast@gmail.com Piccolo Podcasts: https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/ Founder Andrew Menczel. The first episode aired August 2013. It is a multi award-winning podcast team, the show has featured 15 Australian captains and some of the greatest legends of cricket and an episode is archived in the Australian National Film and Sound Archive. Menners is an accredited cricket journalist and commentator and his interview with Alex Blackwell won a Cricket NSW Media Award. The show was the first ever regular weekly Australian cricket podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 3 min
  • T20 World Cup Review: Australia vs Zimbabwe

    T20 World Cup Review: Australia vs Zimbabwe
    Feb 13 2026
    Noorish Khan joins Menners to break down the game and preview the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan showdown. 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 videos. Check them out at exactamundo.com.au Get the inserted AD’s FREE VERSION of the show on our Patreon Page Subscribe to our YouTube page for live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk7koDKpKxe0e3yC7NXQx6Q Linktree for listening on podcast apps and finding us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cricketunfiltered Show twitter: https://twitter.com/auscricketpod Menners on twitter: https://twitter.com/amenners TIKTOK: @cricketunfiltered Sponsorship enquiries for host read ads: andrew@piccolopodcasts.com.au Email the show your cricket takes: cricketunfilteredpodcast@gmail.com Piccolo Podcasts: https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/ Founder Andrew Menczel. The first episode aired August 2013. It is a multi award-winning podcast team, the show has featured 15 Australian captains and some of the greatest legends of cricket and an episode is archived in the Australian National Film and Sound Archive. Menners is an accredited cricket journalist and commentator and his interview with Alex Blackwell won a Cricket NSW Media Award. The show was the first ever regular weekly Australian cricket podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 min