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Cricket Unfiltered

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Australia
Cricket
Steve Smith
Test Cricket
Ashes Series
India
England
Ashes
Pat Cummins
Travis Head
Cricket Australia
Big Bash League
England Cricket Team
World Test Championship
Mitchell Starc
South Africa
Usman Khawaja
Ben Stokes
Sri Lanka
T20 World Cup

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 ... more

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Usman Khawaja's book has reignited the Sandpapergate controversy, and there's plenty to unpack. Menners and Damian Watson debate whether Khawaja was right to reveal so much about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, the impact on current Australian playe... more

Usman Khawaja has doubled down. In a lengthy Instagram post responding to the fallout from his book's revelations about Sandpapergate, Khawaja attempts to explain why he stayed quiet, why he believes the entire team should share responsibility, and w... more

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Usman Khawaja has dropped a bombshell on Australian cricket, revealing new details about Sandpapergate in the lead-up to his new book. But is he exposing the truth or throwing former teammates under the bus to sell a few copies?

In this special Cric... more

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Australia at a crossroads? Maxwell retires, selection questions mount and the pressure builds on Pat Cummins.

Menners is joined by SEN Tassie's David 'Flash' Lithgow for a big cricket discussion following Australia's disappointing tour of South Afri... more

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Recent Guests

David Lithgow
SEN Tasmania broadcaster and cricket commentator
SEN
Episode: Cummins Out?
Noorish Khan
Guest from Karachi, cricket analyst discussing Pakistan cricket
Pakistani cricket community / journalist
Episode: Cricket Unfiltered Turns 13! Can Australia Win the 2027 World Cup?
Damien Watson
Commentator and former player
Cricket Australia/Media
Episode: Bangladesh Test Preview, AB Medal & Bharat's Sad Stuart Broad Love-In
Bharat Sundaresan
Cricket journalist and commentator
ESPNcricinfo/Channel 7
Episode: Bangladesh Test Preview, AB Medal & Bharat's Sad Stuart Broad Love-In
Sophie Molineux
Australian women's cricket captain
Australian cricket
Episode: Molineux Leads Australia to World Cup Glory | Stokes Ends a Zero
Steve Waugh
Former Australian captain; photographer and author
Australian cricket (captaincy and public life)
Episode: Classic Menners Masterclass - Steve Waugh
Stephen O'Keefe
Former professional cricketer, NSW and Australian international, spinner
New South Wales, Australia cricket; Australian national team
Episode: Classic Menners Masterclass - Steve O'Keefe
Damian Watson
Sports broadcaster from Melbourne
Media/Broadcasting
Episode: Kohli Goes OTT Again - Absurd Idea From ICC
Shane Watson
Former Australian cricketer and entrepreneur
T20 Stars; former national team player
Episode: From Test Cricket to IPL: Shane Watson’s Full Story (Re-Release)

Host

Andrew Menczel
Cricket journalist, commentator, podcast producer and interviewer

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 560 ratings
  • Classy Response Menners

    All the best with your new host.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nicole Arbor
    Australia8 months ago
  • my Fav

    I listen to all cricket poddies and this is my favourite. No BS.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gwk67
    Australia10 months ago
  • One Eyed Dog

    Australia’s second longest running cricket podcast. Really great catch up on ashes cricket. Love the reviews but don’t expect unbalanced opinion.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bed ily f by h by h hm JJ
    Australiaa year ago
  • Enjoyable

    Glad to be back listening after a well needed break (I’m English btw). Enjoyable listen, it’s biased of course but also fair - and we all love cricket in the end.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GrTG23
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Unfortunately unlikeable

    Am a long-time listener of the Australian Cricket podcast from the early days of Joe, Macca, etc, so have stayed with the various iterations of the show but I think that long run is over now. Such a shame to have seen it develop from quite an immature infancy (exemplified by the embarrassing comments on Jonathan Trott’s mental health), to an encouragingly progressive attitude (lauding the women’s game long before it became fashionable), to what it is now. Sadly, Andrew has degressed from being p... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BustedFlush7
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Many enjoy the candid opinions, humor and outspoken rants, while some find the tone aggressive or excessively biased.
Listeners value the distinctive, less formulaic commentary, though some criticize analysis quality and occasional factual or production lapses.
Some long-time listeners miss former co-hosts and feel the chemistry and balance have changed.
Listeners praise the informed cricket knowledge, frequent updates and close attention to Australian and international cricket.

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#20
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#17
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Apple Podcasts
#24
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Apple Podcasts
#13
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#16
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Apple Podcasts
#20
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

South Africa vs Australia 3rd Test: Menners Minutes Day 4 'Advantage South Africa'
Q: Sources say Smith will retire at the end of the SCG test versus New Zealand. Any truth to these rumors?
Menczel has not heard that Smith plans to retire then. Smith has said he will retire when he feels ready, and Menczel notes that his body and motivation will determine whether he continues.
South Africa vs Australia 3rd Test: Menners Minutes Day 4 'Advantage South Africa'
Q: What's the beef between David Warner and Marnus?
Menczel says he does not know of a personal feud. He suggests Warner may see a double standard because Warner faced calls to be dropped when his own form struggled, while other players seemed to avoid similar scrutiny.
Cummins Out?
Q: Do you think the Australian team, was that the low point South Africa? How do you see this next run of test cricket going for the side?
Lithgow calls the New Zealand series pivotal, with the team under pressure to respond after a drawn Bangladesh series and the loss in South Africa. He says the series will test the leadership, selectors and choices around the batting order and spin bowling.
Cummins Out?
Q: Were you surprised that Glenn Maxwell retired from international cricket?
Lithgow says Maxwell's time in Australian cricket already seemed to be ending, but calls his career extraordinary, while discussing his impact in white-ball cricket and the possibility that he could have played more Tests.
Classic Menners Masterclass - Steve O'Keefe
Q: What was it like coming into the New South Wales team and breaking into first-class cricket?
He describes a gradual progression, the support from senior teammates and coaches, and the moment he started to feel he belonged after a rough start, aided by leaders who encouraged him to keep going.

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What is Cricket Unfiltered about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekly cricket coverage centered on Australian and international cricket, with match-day reviews, previews, selection debates and broader discussion of tactics, leadership and governance. Andrew Menczel leads the analysis, often delivering rapid reactions to Test matches and weighing individual performances against the decisions of captains, selectors and administrators. Conversations range from detailed assessments of batting orders and bowling choices to controversies affecting teams and the wider game. The distinctive approach is direct and opinionated, with a strong Australian cricket perspective and frequent criticism of players and decision-makers. Listeners looking for timely match analysis, lively debate and close attention to Austr... more

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2. Noorish Khan
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5. Sophie Molineux
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