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Rain interrupted the second Test between Australia and South Africa at St George’s Park, with just 12.2 overs possible on Day 1. But there was still plenty to discuss, as Scott Boland ripped through the South African top order, taking two wickets in consecutive deliveries to leave the hosts at 2/20. Menners looks at Boland’s remarkable impact, Australia’s big decision to leave Nathan Lyon out of the XI, and what it could mean for Lyon’s future in the Test side. With Kagiso Rabada back in South Africa’s attack and more rain forecast, there’s plenty to watch as the Test continues. (0:57) Rain cuts short the opening day at St George’s Park (2:00) Australia’s big selection call: Scott Boland in, Nathan Lyon out (5:19) What Lyon’s omission means for his future in the Test team (6:30) South Africa’s team changes and Kagiso Rabada’s return (9:20) Boland strikes twice in consecutive deliveries (10:10) Australia’s bowling figures and South Africa’s precarious position (10:45) Day 2 weather forecast and Australia’s opportunity #AUSvsSA #ScottBoland #Cricket #SAvAUS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Australia have made a statement in South Africa, winning the first Test by 214 runs. Menners and Damian Watson break down Matt Renshaw's remarkable return to form, Josh Hazlewood's bowling masterclass and Steve Smith's extraordinary slip catching. They debate Australia's selection options for the second Test, question the state of Test cricket in South Africa and examine the risks of private ownership in Australian cricket. Plus, a look at the latest Sheffield Shield performances, Australia's dominant women's team and a memorable commentary box gaffe involving Mark Howard. (00:57) Australia Humbles South Africa by 214 Runs (05:13) Matt Renshaw's Remarkable Comeback and Pat Cummins' Contribution (07:45) Josh Hazlewood vs Brett Lee: Who Would You Pick? (10:14) Steve Smith's Incredible Slip Catching and Nic Maddinson's Response (14:34) Australia's Selection Dilemmas Ahead of the Second Test (18:11) South Africa's Disappointing Performance and the State of Test Cricket (24:51) The Commentary Box Gaffe That Went Viral (36:02) Private Ownership, Sheffield Shield Standouts and Australian Cricket News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Australia has made a huge statement in Durban, winning the first Test against South Africa by 214 runs to take a 1–0 series lead. Matt Renshaw was the standout with a remarkable 190 in the first innings and 82 in the second, while Josh Hazlewood tore through the South African batting lineup on day five with career-best Test figures of 6/49. Menners reviews the key moments, assesses Australia's turnaround after a shaky start, looks at South Africa's struggles and considers what the victory means for the rest of the series. (00:04) Australia seal a massive 214-run victory in Durban (01:30) Matt Renshaw's outstanding match and Player of the Match award (02:45) Josh Hazlewood's career-best Test figures (04:59) South Africa's batting struggles and Steve Smith's return (06:00) The crucial double strike that turned day five (09:06) Could this be the match that revives Renshaw's Test career? (10:30) Australia's all-round performance and the disappointing Durban atmosphere (12:00) Looking ahead to the second Test and Australia's likely team selection #CricketUnfiltered #AUSvsSA #SAvAUS 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: [email protected] Email the show your cricket takes: [email protected] 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

Menners reviews Australia's dominant fourth day in Durban, with Matt Renshaw delivering another outstanding performance with the bat and claiming his first Test wicket. Australia declared at 6/314 to set South Africa a target of 421, before Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins led a late collapse that left the hosts 4/102 at stumps. The discussion covers Australia's aggressive batting approach, Nick Maddinson's quick-fire 48, Pat Cummins' explosive cameo and the concern surrounding Steve Smith after he failed a concussion test. With Australia needing six more wickets to secure a 1–0 series lead, Menners looks at what South Africa must do to make the final day competitive. (00:24) Australia's dominant day and the Matt Renshaw story (02:30) Australia's declaration strategy and South Africa's late-session troubles (05:12) Steve Smith's concussion concerns and the potential impact on the second Test (06:55) Nick Maddinson's attacking innings and Australia's fast start (09:16) Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne miss out after promising starts (10:20) Renshaw's brilliant 82 and Cummins' late hitting (13:40) Hazlewood, Renshaw and Cummins strike as South Africa lose four wickets (14:40) Can Australia finish the job on day five and take a 1–0 series lead? #AUSvSA #Cricket #TestCricket #SAvAUS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Australia took complete control of the first Test in Durban on Day 3, bowling South Africa out for 284 to secure a 106-run first-innings lead. Steve Smith was sensational at slip, taking four catches to become the world record holder for Test catches, while Pat Cummins led the attack with three wickets. Australia finished the day at 0/33, extending their lead to 139 runs. Menners reviews South Africa's missed opportunities, Australia's dominant bowling performance and the strategy for Day 4, with Nick Maddinson finding some much-needed form late in the day. Timecodes (0:04) Day 3 recap: Australia take control in Durban (2:30) Australia's bowling plans on a flatter pitch (5:02) Steve Smith's incredible catches and Test catching record (6:30) Pat Cummins' devastating bouncers (9:28) South Africa's missed opportunities and lower-order resistance (11:00) Australia's plans for Day 4 and the target lead (13:53) Nick Maddinson's strong finish and the outlook for the series #CricketUnfiltered #SAvAUS #AustralianCricket 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: [email protected] Email the show your cricket takes: [email protected] 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

Australia produced a remarkable fightback on day two in Durban, recovering from 6/124 to post 390 all out. Matt Renshaw was the hero, scoring a magnificent 190 in his first Test century in almost a decade, while Nathan Lyon provided crucial support in a record-breaking ninth-wicket partnership. Australia then struck early, dismissing Ryan Rickelton to leave South Africa 1/27 at stumps. Menners reviews Renshaw’s incredible innings, Australia’s lower-order resilience, the bowling performances and what the batting order dilemma means for the second Test. (00:55) Australia’s incredible recovery from 6/124 to 390(02:30) Matt Renshaw’s stunning return to Test cricket(05:42) What Renshaw’s century means for Australia’s batting order(07:30) Nathan Lyon and Renshaw’s record-breaking partnership(10:16) Renshaw’s journey back to the Australian Test side(12:00) South Africa’s bowling struggles and Australia’s late breakthrough(13:30) Australia’s chances of winning and the outlook for day three(14:42) Josh Inglis’s potential return and Australia’s selection dilemma #AUSvSA #Cricket #TestCricket #SAvAUS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Australia endured a disastrous day with the bat in Durban, finishing at 6/187 after winning the toss and electing to bat. Menners questions the selectors’ decision to promote Nic Maddinson to open, as Australia’s top order collapsed to 6/124 before Matthew Renshaw (46*) and Pat Cummins (33*) fought back with an unbeaten 63-run partnership. Steve Smith made history by passing Steve Waugh on Australia’s all-time Test run-scoring list, while South Africa’s bowlers kept the pressure on before bad light brought an early end to play. (1:00) Australia’s disastrous start and the selection controversy (2:06) Why Nic Maddinson opening the batting makes little sense (4:13) Historic stats: Australia’s oldest-ever Test XI and Maddinson’s return (5:00) Maddinson’s painful duck and Travis Head’s early dismissal (6:46) Steve Smith’s milestone and Marnus Labuschagne’s frustrating exit (8:22) South Africa’s bowling dominance and Australia’s middle-order collapse (10:24) Renshaw and Cummins rescue Australia from 6/124 (12:43) Day one assessment: South Africa on top, but Australia still fighting #SAvsAUS #AUSvsSA #CricketUnfiltered 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: [email protected] Email the show your cricket takes: [email protected] 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

Australia’s Test series against South Africa is finally here, and Cricket Unfiltered previews the opening Test in Durban. Menners and Damien Watson discuss Nick Maddinson’s surprise recall, Cameron Green’s injury, the battle between Cooper Connolly and Maddinson for a batting spot, and whether Nathan Lyon still has something to prove. The pair also dive into the continuing fallout from Sandpapergate, including new comments from John Holland and David Warner, before discussing Australia’s women’s team spending much of the summer away from home. Ash Gardner addresses her recent controversy, while the guys break down the ICC’s latest playing-condition changes — including penalties for batter time-wasting, pink balls in day Tests and new rules around stumpings and run-outs. Plus, Australia’s series prediction, Nathan McSweeney’s big Australia A century, and the return of Johnny Bairstow to the Big Bash. (1:49) 🇦🇺 South Africa Test preview & the surprise Nick Maddinson selection(6:15) Cameron Green’s injury and Australia’s batting options(12:39) Cooper Connolly vs Nick Maddinson — who should play?(16:16) South Africa’s pace attack and Australia’s chances(22:57) Sandpapergate: John Holland, David Warner and the search for the truth(31:31) Why are Australia’s women missing from home for so much of summer?(35:56) Ash Gardner breaks her silence on the controversy(39:23) New ICC rules: time-wasting penalties, pink balls and stumpings  #Cricket #AustraliaCricket #CricketUnfiltered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 also plenty happening off the field, with Cricket Australia chairman Mike Baird stepping down amid the ongoing Big Bash privatisation saga, while the boys discuss the future of the BBL and whether fans are at risk of losing the identity of their teams. And then it's back to 2018. Menners reflects on covering Sandpapergate at the time, the toxic atmosphere surrounding that South Africa series, Steve Smith's emotional press conference and how the scandal changed Australian cricket forever. Key moments: (04:55) Why Australia-South Africa is still such a fierce rivalry(08:48) Jack Edwards' breakout performance and Australia's ODI middle-order problem(13:20) Australia's World Cup concerns and the Pat Cummins captaincy question(15:12) Could Mitch Marsh really return to Test cricket?(20:00) Mike Baird steps down as Cricket Australia chairman(26:38) Is Big Bash privatisation threatening the identity of the teams?(33:00) Why Sandpapergate became such a boiling-point moment(43:42) Menners remembers covering Sandpapergate and Steve Smith's emotional return 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: [email protected] Email the show your cricket takes: [email protected] 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

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) Australia collapse against South Africa(4:38) Where did Australia’s ODI chase go wrong?(8:44) Cummins, Marsh and the captaincy question(12:38) One-Day Cup gets underway(16:59) Australia A in India and the domestic cricket squeeze(20:00) Mark Wood retires from international cricket(21:15) The Gabba pitch is moving(22:30) India nearly stunned by Japan 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: [email protected] Email the show your cricket takes: [email protected] 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

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 Australia in South Africa, Mitchell Starc reaching No.1 in the Test bowling rankings, and Nick Maddinson’s appointment as NSW Sheffield Shield captain. From Karachi, Noorish Khan joins the show to discuss the ongoing problems surrounding Pakistan cricket, Jason Gillespie’s departure, fan frustration and the challenges facing the sport at the highest level. Plus: Steve Waugh and the Amsterdam Flames, the Steve Waugh–Shane Warne relationship, David Warner firing back at the Barbie Army, Usman Khawaja’s BBL future, and Steve Smith’s international career. Timecodes (0:55) Cricket Unfiltered turns 13 — the podcast’s remarkable journey(5:40) Australia’s ODI win: Renshaw, Connolly and Peake impress(13:09) Can this Australian batting lineup win the 2027 World Cup?(17:20) Travis Head prepares for a hostile South African tour(22:00) Nick Maddinson named NSW captain & Mitchell Starc reaches No.1(25:49) Steve Waugh, Amsterdam Flames & the Warne relationship(31:17) Noorish Khan on the crisis facing Pakistan cricket(36:44) Warner fires back, Khawaja’s future & Steve Smith’s plans #CricketUnfiltered #AustralianCricket #PakistanCricket 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: [email protected] Email the show your cricket takes: [email protected] 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

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 of Big Bash privatisation, with Cricket Australia pushing ahead despite disagreement among the states and players. Menners looks at Cricket Victoria's role, the proposed sale of the Renegades, the potential impact on grassroots cricket and why he thinks Australian cricket's governance has gone badly wrong.  And finally, it's another chapter in the never-ending Jonny Bairstow stumping saga. (00:04) Big Bash privatisation chaos and Cricket Australia's latest announcement(05:55) Marnus Labuschagne picked again — is selection becoming a problem?(09:12) Why dropping Marnus might actually be better for him(10:46) Cooper Connolly gets the call — and should Steve Smith really move to No.3?(13:29) Australia's fast bowlers and the failure to future-proof the Test team(17:44) The Big Bash privatisation plan — what's really going on?(21:57) Cricket NSW pushes back and questions the governance of the process(26:30) The Jonny Bairstow hypocrisy saga returns 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: [email protected] Email the show your cricket takes: [email protected] 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

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 culture of the England team, before discussing the huge news that Ben Stokes will play the full Big Bash season with the Adelaide Strikers. Plus, changes to Shield cricket and domestic pitches, Cricket Australia’s transgender participation policy, more chaos from Pakistan, Whateley’s return to Fox Cricket and the European T20 Premier League. (2:50) Australia’s Bangladesh series and the disappointment of a two-day Test (5:00) Marnus Labuschagne’s future and the South Africa Test squad (8:54) Australia’s ODI squad and the next generation (13:08) Pat Cummins and the 2027 World Cup captaincy (19:29) Brydon Carse’s nightclub drama and England’s culture problem (30:54) Ben Stokes signs with the Adelaide Strikers (38:41) Shield cricket changes and making pitches more batter-friendly (44:21) Cricket Australia’s transgender participation policy 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: [email protected] Email the show your cricket takes: [email protected] 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

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 at Shoriful Islam's outstanding 7-48, Bangladesh's historic series win in Darwin, and what Australia should do with its batting order for the South Africa tour. (0:58) Australia crush Bangladesh — but another two-day Test raises serious pitch questions (5:39) Australia's batting problems remain unresolved despite levelling the series (9:59) Starc destroys Bangladesh as Australia wraps up a huge innings victory (14:19) The South Africa batting lineup — Renshaw, Head, Patterson and the No. 6 dilemma (16:00) Should Labuschagne be dropped? And why Head should remain an opener (18:14) Starc's incredible 10-51 and Australia's road to South Africa 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: [email protected] Email the show your cricket takes: [email protected] 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

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, with Shoriful Islam taking 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 fought their way back into the contest. Menners looks at Starc's incredible performance, the concerns around Australia's batting, another failure for Marnus Labuschagne, Bo Webster's place in the side, the spicy Mackay pitch and whether Australia have left the door open for Bangladesh to turn this into a much closer Test. (00:04) — An extraordinary 18-wicket day in Mackay(04:40) — Mitchell Starc's incredible start and record-breaking first over(09:09) — Bangladesh bowled out for 64 and Australia's missed opportunity(13:15) — Marnus Labuschagne's latest failure and his Test future(17:17) — Steve Smith and Cameron Green fight back before Australia collapse again(19:30) — Shoriful Islam destroys Australia's middle order(20:00) — Australia reach 8-165 and Bangladesh fight their way back into the Test(21:10) — Can Australia finish the job on day two? 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: [email protected] Email the show your cricket takes: [email protected] 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