Cricket Unfiltered Turns 13! Can Australia Win the 2027 World Cup?

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.