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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 rotating team of cricket all-stars, the show dives into the biggest issues in world cricket with bold opinions, deep insights, and a real passion for the game. You’ll hear from top cricket journalists, current players, and legends

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32:17

Two-Day Test Madness: Australia Pulverise Bazball

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2025/11/23

Australia’s furious two-day demolition of England in Perth leaves the Ashes opener as one of the most remarkable Tests in modern history. Menners breaks down the carnage: Travis Head’s breathtaking fourth-innings century, Mitchell Starc’s 10-wicket masterpiece, Scott Boland’s match-turning spell, and the tactical blunders that left Bazball shattered. He also digs into selection debates, Khawaja’s future, the rise of Head as a long-term opener, England’s refusal to play a pink-ball warm-up, and

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29:06

Ashes 1st Test: Day 2 Wrap – Head & Boland Demolish a...

Cricket Unfiltered ·

2025/11/22

A wild second day in Perth ends with Australia stealing a famous victory after a staggering post-lunch collapse from England. Travis Head blasts a legendary 123 from 83 balls to chase down 205 at better than a run-a-ball, while Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc rip through England to flip the match on its head. Manners breaks down the turning points: Boland’s game-changing spell, Starc’s brilliance, England’s tactical meltdown, and what this all means for the rest of the Ashes. Plus, the Khawaja

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30:58

Ashes 1st Test -Day 1 Wrap - Chaos in Perth

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2025/11/21

A wild opening day of the Ashes in Perth saw 19 wickets fall as Mitchell Starc ripped through England with a sensational 7/58, rescuing Australia’s depleted attack and setting the stadium alight. England were skittled for 172, but Australia failed to capitalise, collapsing to 9/121 at stumps after a brutal examination from Wood, Archer and Stokes — who claimed 5/23. Menners recaps all the big turning points: Starc’s historic spell, England’s Bazball bursts, Australia’s top-order disaster, Usman

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19:47

Perth Test Eve: Australia Lock In Their XI

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2025/11/20

A day out from the first Ashes Test in Perth, Menners reports from outside the stadium with a full breakdown of Australia’s XI, the debut stories of Jake Wetherald and Brendan Doggett, and why the selectors “made a meal” of the opening position. He recaps Steve Smith’s press-conference sledge at Monty Panesar, Ben Stokes’ comments on Bazball and legacy, and the fast-bowling threats on both sides. With huge crowds expected and tension building, Menners sets the scene for one of the most anticipated

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43:09

Ashes Week - From Burnout to The Oval Heroics with...

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2025/11/18

🌎Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/cricketunfiltered It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! 👍 Former England spinner Ashley Giles joins Menners for a wide-ranging Ashes Week conversation. Giles reflects on England’s optimism heading into this year’s series, compares today’s side with the 2005 Ashes team, and shares candid insights into pressure, confidence, and imposter syndrome in professional cricket. He discusses the defining moments of 2005—including

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64:30

Ashes Week - Can England Really Win Three Tests Here?

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2025/11/17

🌎Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/cricketunfiltered It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! 👍 It’s Ashes Week on Cricket Unfiltered, and Menners is joined by Gav Joshi for a full, fiery preview of Australia vs England. They break down the massive build-up, the fallout from Josh Hazlewood’s injury, Australia’s selection dilemmas, England’s likely XI, and the tactical battles that could shape the summer—including short-ball plans, batting vulnerabilities,

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21:59

Emergency Ashes Update: Hazlewood OUT of First Test

Cricket Unfiltered ·

2025/11/15

Australia has been rocked on the eve of the Ashes with confirmation that Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the First Test, joining Pat Cummins on the sidelines. In this emergency episode, Menners breaks down what the injury means for Australia, how England will respond, and the huge opportunity now in front of Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, and debut contender Brendan Doggett. He also explores selection headaches, England’s shaky preparation, and whether this surprise turn of events could flip the

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63:11

Ashes 2025 Preview: Steve Smith in Form, Cummins...

Cricket Unfiltered ·

2025/11/12

With the Ashes just around the corner, Menners and Damian Watson dive head-first into the hype, headlines, and history — joined by English cricket writer Alex Bowden, co-author of The 50 Most Ridiculous Ashes Moments. The trio relive hilarious and chaotic Ashes memories, unpack the latest injury news and selection updates for both teams, and reflect on the future of Test and one-day cricket. Menners also shares a heartfelt tribute to Barry Knight, the legendary coach who shaped his love of the

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49:11

Ashes Update | Menners’ Apology, India’s Win & Keep...

Cricket Unfiltered ·

2025/11/10

The Ashes countdown begins with Menners and Gav Joshi diving into all the cricket news from Australia and beyond. Menners opens the show with a rare apology to English fans after last week’s passionate rant — but the rivalry is heating up fast with the first Test just days away.The duo break down India’s T20 series win over Australia, dissect the Aussies’ middle-order issues, and debate the left-arm bowling question ahead of next year’s T20 World Cup. Then it’s full focus on the Ashes: team

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54:56

Ashes Squad Revealed | Waugh Blasts Selectors |...

Cricket Unfiltered ·

2025/11/05

The Ashes squad is out — and the debates begin. Menners and Damian unpack the big selection calls, including Jake Weatherald’s surprise inclusion, Cameron Green vs Beau Webster, and Steve Waugh’s pointed criticism of George Bailey. They also discuss the fallout from Australia’s Women’s World Cup semi-final loss to India, Ashwin’s BBL injury blow, and Stuart Broad’s unexpected admission about Lord’s 2023. Plus: domestic form watch, new batting prospects, and a fiery “Can’t Let It Go” on English

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50:06

Ashes Form Guide: Smith, Doggett, and the All-Rounder...

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2025/10/30

In this week’s episode, Menners is joined by CricBlog’s Charbel Coorey to unpack all the major cricket stories dominating the headlines. The pair dive into Steve Smith’s sublime Shield century, Brendan Doggett’s match-winning return, and the selectors’ looming dilemma: Cameron Green vs Beau Webster.They also discuss the tragic death of young Victorian cricketer Ben Austin, the growing threat of franchise T20 leagues, India’s influence over the ICC, and Cricket Australia’s financial challenges

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62:08

Smith to Lead Australia | Renshaw’s Test Hopes & ODI...

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2025/10/27

Australia’s Test captain Pat Cummins has officially been ruled out of the first Ashes Test — so what does that mean for the team balance and leadership? Menners and Gav Joshi break down the implications, including Steve Smith’s return as captain, Renshaw’s push for selection, and early Shield form.The pair also unpack the India–Australia ODI series, rising stars Cooper Connolly and Mitch Owen, and the cultural contrast between Aussie and Indian cricket fandom. Later, they dive into Todd

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82:01

Menners Masterclass - Mike Whitney Returns

Cricket Unfiltered ·

2025/10/22

In this episode of Menners Masterclass, Andrew Menczel sits down with legendary Australian cricketer and TV personality Mike Whitney for part two of their conversation. Whitney reflects on his post-cricket life, including his successful media career hosting Sydney Weekender and Who Dares Wins, and shares how those unexpected turns shaped him beyond the game. The two also dive deep into the upcoming Ashes series, analysing selection debates, leadership under Pat Cummins, and England’s “Bazball”

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49:32

Ashes 2025: Australia’s Top 6 Looks Locked In

Cricket Unfiltered ·

2025/10/20

Menners is joined by Gav Joshi to lock in Australia’s likely top six for the upcoming Ashes, debate whether Cameron Green should bat at three or four, and discuss how the selectors might balance form, fitness, and experience. They also assess Pat Cummins’ injury and Steve Smith’s return, highlight emerging pace options like Jack Edwards and Matt Kelly, and analyse the strength of Australia’s bowling attack. Later, they cover Australia’s Women’s World Cup dominance, India’s ODI struggles, and

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51:12

Broad’s Absurd Claim Meets Menners’ Fury

Cricket Unfiltered ·

2025/10/15

Menners and Damien Watson unpack a massive week in cricket — from Kerry O’Keeffe’s bold Ashes XI and the ongoing “Marnus dilemma,” to the Sheffield Shield bat-off, injuries testing Australia’s bowling depth, and Rachel Haynes’ news on Babar Azam. They also react to Stuart Broad’s claim that this is Australia’s “worst team since 2010,” debate Cummins’ Ashes fitness timeline, celebrate Alyssa Healy’s record chase at the Women’s World Cup, and close with “Can’t Let It Go” on Joel Davies’ controversial

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34:52

Summer Preview with Kerry O'Keefe, Ravi Shastri and...

Cricket Unfiltered ·

2025/10/13

A huge summer of cricket is here, and Menners kicks things off with a packed episode recorded at the Kayo Sports and Fox Cricket launch. He breaks down Pat Cummins’ fitness update and selectors’ sensitivity over the story before chatting with three major names in the game — Ravi Shastri, Kerry O’Keefe, and Rachael Haynes.From Ashes insights to the future of Indian cricket, selection debates, and exclusive news on Babar Azam’s BBL status, this episode sets the tone for a massive season

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51:31

Cummins in Doubt: England’s Hopes Rise

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2025/10/08

Pat Cummins’ Ashes campaign is in serious doubt after scans revealed his back is still healing. Menners and Damien break down what this means for Australia’s summer — from who replaces Cummins to whether Steve Smith should retake the captaincy. They also dissect Mitch Marsh’s dominant series in New Zealand, the new white-ball squads for India, and early Sheffield Shield performances shaping the Ashes batting race. The chat rounds out with Ashwin’s full-season BBL signing, talk of a New Zealand Big

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23:01

Ashwin's BBL Boost | Harjas Singh Smashes 314 |...

Cricket Unfiltered ·

2025/10/05

A lively solo episode from Menners recorded on a quiet Sydney Sunday night, packed with breaking cricket news and analysis.He begins by correcting his earlier take on Ravichandran Ashwin’s Big Bash availability, reacts to Harjas Singh’s record-shattering 314 in NSW Premier Cricket, and updates the Sheffield Shield batting race — weighing up contenders like Conway, Renshaw, Weatherald, and Khawaja. Menners also celebrates Mitch Marsh’s rare all-formats milestone, recaps Australia’s T20 and Women’s

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45:05

Ashwin’s Big Bash Stint, Pakistan Blocks NOCs & Lyon...

Cricket Unfiltered ·

2025/10/01

Menners and Damian Watson cover a massive week of cricket: Ashwin’s short Big Bash stint, Pakistan’s NOC ban and its impact on overseas stars, Australia A’s mixed results in India, the Chappell–Hadlee T20 series build-up, and Nathan Lyon’s captaincy debut for NSW. They also break down the new injury sub rules in the Sheffield Shield, the start of the Women’s World Cup with a record prize pool, and cultural issues in Victorian women’s cricket, before wrapping with Nepal’s historic win over the West

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37:31

England Name Ashes Squad & Farewell Dickie Bird

Cricket Unfiltered ·

2025/09/24

In this episode of Cricket Unfiltered, Menners and Damien Watson reflect on the life and legacy of legendary umpire Dickie Bird, who has passed away at 92. They break down England’s newly announced Ashes squad, weigh up the domestic cricket form lines ahead of the summer, and assess Australia’s batting order dilemmas. The show also covers the Women’s World Cup, Ricky Ponting’s insights, and the suspension of USA Cricket.(01:00) Remembering umpire Dickie Bird – his legacy, style, and influence

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