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Smith to Lead Australia | Renshaw’s Test Hopes & ODI Wrap
Episode Notes
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 Greenberg’s comments about Ashes pitches, the Women’s World Cup headlines — including Alana King’s record-breaking spell — and a concerning off-field incident in India.
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(0:55) – Welcome back: Menners’ social-media disaster and trolling from Indian fans.
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(5:34) – Big news: Cummins officially ruled out; Smith to captain again.
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(10:00) – Leadership styles: Smith vs Cummins and how it changes the team dynamic.
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(13:20) – Renshaw rumours, Shield form, and how the Test batting order might look.
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(21:25) – India ODI review: 40k fans, great atmosphere, and standout performances from Connolly and Owen.
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(33:42) – T20 preview and Greenberg’s pitch comments — should Australia prepare flat or lively wickets?
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(42:59) – Women’s World Cup: Australia dominate, Alana King’s record seven-for, and security concerns in India.
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(53:54) – Can’t Let It Go: fixing long tournaments and a heartfelt message about Allan Border.
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