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Cricket Unfiltered

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If you love cricket, then Cricket Unfiltered is the podcast for you. Get closer to the game than ever before with the longest-running weekly Australian cricket podcast — winner of the 2024 Radio Today Sports Podcast of the Year. Hosted by Andrew Menczel (aka Menners) and a team of all stars, Cricket Unfiltered dives into the biggest issues in world cricket with bold opinions, deep insights, and a genuine passion for the game. The show features conversations with top cricket journalists, current

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57:44

What Are We Worried About? Looking Back at Sandpapergate

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2026/09/30

Australia's Test series against South Africa is just around the corner, so Menners and Damian Watson get stuck into the rivalry, the state of Australia's white-ball cricket and, inevitably, the ghosts of Sandpapergate.Australia has already lost the ODI series, raising questions about the middle order, Pat Cummins' captaincy and who can fill the Glenn Maxwell-shaped gaps in the side. Jack Edwards' breakout performance and Sam Harper's push for Test selection also get plenty of attention. There's

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26:57

Australia Collapses Against South Africa

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2026/09/25

Australia are 1–0 down to South Africa after a disappointing ODI in Durban, with plenty to discuss around the middle order, Jack Edwards’ debut, Cooper Connolly’s form and who should be batting at No. 3. Menners also looks back at Australia’s unbeaten Zimbabwe series, the One-Day Cup getting underway, Australia A’s tour of India, Mark Wood’s international retirement and the latest Gabba pitch news. Plus, a very close call between India and Japan provides this week’s “Can’t Let It Go.”(0:04)

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44:14

Cricket Unfiltered Turns 13! Can Australia Win the...

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2026/09/16

Cricket Unfiltered turns 13!Menners and Damian Watson celebrate the podcast’s milestone before diving into Australia’s impressive ODI win over Zimbabwe, Matt Renshaw’s century, Cooper Connolly’s continued emergence and Ollie Peake’s growing claims for a Test and limited-overs spot.The boys look ahead to the 2027 World Cup and debate whether Australia’s current batting lineup has enough power in the lower order. They also discuss Travis Head’s warning about the potential hostility awaiting

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32:18

Marnus Picked AGAIN and Mad Menners on the Big Bash...

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2026/09/09

Marnus Labuschagne has been picked again — and Menners is not impressed.This week, Menners breaks down Australia's Test squad for the South Africa tour, questions Marnus' continued selection and asks whether the selectors are doing more harm than good. He also looks at the inclusion of Cooper Connolly and Matt Kuhnemann, and whether Australia is doing enough to future-proof its Test attack.Then it's back to the increasingly chaotic saga ofBig Bash privatisation, with Cricket Australia pushing

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62:45

Marnus Dropped, Stokes to the BBL & Root Embarassed

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2026/09/03

Menners and Damian Watson are back, covering Australia’s disappointing Test series draw with Bangladesh and what comes next for Marnus Labuschagne.They discuss Australia’s ODI squad ahead of the 2027 World Cup, the emergence of Ollie Peake and Joel Davies, Pat Cummins’ captaincy and the injury blow to South Africa with Kagiso Rabada set to miss the upcoming series. The boys then turn their attention to England’s latest drama, with Brydon Carse’s nightclub incident raising questions about the

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21:13

Australia vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 2 Wrap: Another...

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2026/08/23

Australia wrapped up the Bangladesh series with a dominant innings-and-51-run victory in Mackay, but the two-day Test leaves plenty to discuss. Menners questions the quality of Australian pitches after another Test finished inside six sessions, while also assessing Australia's unresolved batting problems heading into South Africa.Mitchell Starc was the star with 10 wickets, Cameron Green continued to strengthen his case at No. 5, and Nathan Lyon bounced back with three wickets. Menners also looks

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23:46

Australia vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 1: Starc...

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2026/08/22

What a day in Mackay! An extraordinary 18 wickets fell on the opening day of the second Test, with Mitchell Starc producing a devastating spell of 6-12 as Bangladesh were bowled out for just 64. But Australia couldn't capitalise. After getting themselves into a dominant position, the batting order collapsed yet again, withShoriful Islamtaking 6-35 and Australia stumbling to 8-165 at stumps. Cameron Green's unbeaten 51 and Steve Smith's 42 have given Australia a lead of 101, but Bangladesh have

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51:14

Renshaw Returns, Marnus Under Pressure & Smith vs...

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2026/08/19

Australia are staring down the barrel of a series defeat to Bangladesh, and Menners and Damian Watson ask whether the first Test was a one-off or a sign of deeper problems for the Australian side. They discuss Jake Weatherald’s axing and Matt Renshaw’s return, Marnus Labuschagne’s future at No.3, Beau Webster’s position and whether Australia should start blooding younger players.Plus, Bangladesh’s impressive victory gets plenty of credit, Steve Smith vs Ricky Ponting, David Warner’s drink-driving

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24:10

The Day After Australia's Worst Ever Defeat

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2026/08/17

Australia are reeling from their stunning nine-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in Darwin, but is it really the worst loss in Test history? Menners breaks down the fallout from the defeat, the pressure on Marnus Labuschagne and Jake Weatherald, and the selection questions facing Australia ahead of the second Test in Mackay. He also discusses Pat Cummins' frustration with the top order, Nathan Lyon's future, the need to regenerate the Australian side and whether Cooper Connolly could be part of the next

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26:09

Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test: Day 4 Wrap...

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2026/08/16

Bangladesh have produced one of the biggest upsets in Australian Test cricket history, defeating Australia by nine wickets in Darwin to take a 1-0 series lead.Menners reflects on Bangladesh's remarkable performance, Mahedi Hasan's five-wicket haul and Hassan Mahmud's nine wickets, while Cameron Green's century provides Australia's only real positive from a disastrous Test. The big question now is what happens to Australia's top order. Should Jake Weatherald and Marnus Labuschagne be dropped? Is

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20:37

Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test: Day 3 Wrap...

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2026/08/15

Bangladesh have dominated all three days of the first Test in Darwin and are now just six wickets away from a famous victory over Australia. Menners reviews a remarkable day of Test cricket, as Bangladesh extended their first-innings lead to 228 before Australia finished on 4-161, still trailing by 67 runs. Josh Hazlewood claimed his 300th Test wicket and finished with 6-89, while Bangladesh showed remarkable patience with the bat, led by centuries from Tanzid Hasan and valuable contributions from

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20:31

Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test: Day 2 Wrap...

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2026/08/14

Bangladesh produced a stunning day of Test cricket in Darwin, reaching6-351 at stumps and taking a 153-run lead over Australia. Menners breaks down how Bangladesh's patience, partnerships and disciplined batting put Australia firmly on the back foot, led by Tanzid Hasan's superb maiden Test century. The episode examines Pat Cummins' decision to bat first, Australia's struggles with the ball, Nathan Lyon's expensive spell, and Cameron Green's costly dropped catch from the final ball. Menners also

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23:43

Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test: Day 1 Wrap - TIGERS...

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2026/08/13

Bangladesh have stunned Australia on the opening day in Darwin, and Menners isn't holding back after one of Australia's worst days of Test cricket in recent memory. Australia were bowled out for 198 before Bangladesh finished the day firmly in control. Menners breaks down the batting collapse, questions some major decisions from the Australian camp and asks whether several players are now facing a much bigger problem than just one bad innings. There's also a big call on Marnus Labuschagne,

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52:23

Bangladesh Test Preview, AB Medal & Bharat's Sad...

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2026/08/12

Episode SummaryAustralia are finally back in Test cricket, and Menners and Damien Watson preview the opening Test against Bangladesh in Darwin. They discuss the pressure on Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green, whether Australia's ageing Test side needs to start planning for the future, and make some big predictions for the next 12 months of Australian cricket. The guys also discuss Travis Head's back-to-back AB Medal, the surprisingly casual awards ceremony, Bharat Sundaresan's

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60:43

Ben Stokes' Excuses, Bangladesh Preview & Australia's...

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2026/08/05

Cricket Unfiltered is back with plenty to unpack as England appoint Stephen Fleming as Test coach, sparking debate about the direction of English cricket and whether Joe Root's return as captain is the right move.Menners and Damian Watson also dissect Ben Stokes' revealing podcast interview, including his comments on Australia's media, England's drinking culture and his retirement. Closer to home, they preview Australia's upcoming Test series against Bangladesh and discuss which players will

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44:25

England's Summer of Hell Continues & Australia's Road...

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2026/07/29

England endures another chaotic week as Menners and Damien Watson unpack the club cricket cheating scandal, the controversial 2027 Ashes schedule, rumours of Joe Root returning as Test captain and concerns over the future of The Hundred. They also preview Australia's upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, discuss Andrew McDonald's plans for the squad, examine Ash Gardner's leadership situation, debate the future of Australia's Big Bash, and wrap up with David Warner's drink-driving case, Peter

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58:43

Australia's Test Selection Calls & Vale Sir Garfield...

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2026/07/22

Australia's Test squad for the Bangladesh series has been named, with selectors backing experience over experimentation despite growing pressure on several key positions. Menners and Damian debate whether Josh Hazlewood should still hold off Scott Boland, how much time Marnus Labuschagne has left at No.3, and whether Cameron Green and Beau Webster can coexist in the same XI. The episode also pays tribute to the legendary Sir Garfield Sobers following his passing, reviews a record-breaking Major

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69:18

Baz Finally Gone | Gardner in the Spotlight

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2026/07/15

Baz McCullum's tenure as England's Test coach is over, and Menners and Damian Watson unpack what they see as the end of the "Bazball" era, debating his legacy, England's coaching future, and the reaction from the English media. They also discuss the off-field headlines surrounding Ash Gardner and the wider implications for professional sporting teams, before diving into the newly released Big Bash schedule, major ICC proposals that could reshape international cricket, and the latest news from around

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49:39

Molineux Leads Australia to World Cup Glory | Stokes...

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2026/07/06

Australia are T20 World Cup champions once again, with captain Sophie Molineux leading the side to an unbeaten campaign and silencing any doubts about her appointment as skipper. Menners and Damian Watson break down Australia's dominant win over England, Molineux's inspiring leadership journey, and the standout performances from Beth Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield.The conversation then shifts to the fallout from Ben Stokes' retirement, England's latest Test series collapse, New Zealand's outstanding

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52:04

England's Bazball Rift | While Australia's World Cup...

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2026/06/24

Menners and Damian Watson break down Australia's unbeaten run to the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals, discuss the growing turmoil engulfing English cricket and the Bazball project, review Australia's successful T20 tour of Bangladesh, and examine the latest twists in the ongoing Big Bash privatisation debate. The pair also assess Matt Renshaw's resurgence, debate Greg Chappell's call for youth-focused Test selection, and wrap up with the latest coaching changes around Australian cricket and some

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