A World Cup without Australia. Yes, starting with the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage, that will be the new normal. Australia was left in ruins after Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka advanced as the second team from Group B. The 2021 winners were forced to the limit after defeating Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. Then, a postponed match between Zimbabwe and Ireland guaranteed the elimination of the Mitchell Marsh-led team. The outcome infuriated Australia's great Ian Healy, who said, "Well, let's see if we can dissect this." The Australians most likely bundled out in the early stages of a World Cup. Like England cricket in the run-up to the Ashes, you know, we were tricked.

If it was ever criticized, there was defiance. When choosing a power team to play in the delicate, specialized conditions of India and Sri Lanka, there was a denial that we would be mistaken. And there was complete assurance that we would be correct," Healy stated on SEN Cricket.Australia, go down to earth. In order to fully focus on this tournament, our captain made the decision to retire after Bumrah and complete his shield cricket in December. The squad that had been growing at every opportunity thrilled him. Even though they had been on international tours, we had two bowlers and our greatest batsman dropped our likely last game, leaving us with just one bowler, one all-rounder, and the captain himself. This was done in order to extend our batting order.

Healy also expressed frustration with Australia's choice.Really, Cooper Connolly? How much longer? Our batting order will be determined by it. For six games, he has failed to reach double figures. It doesn't make sense, therefore. It left us with a team that is entirely composed of finishers—no starts. They are unable to begin in Sri Lanka. Healy stated, "We just discussed Cameron Green at three, Tim David at four, and Josh Inglis at five, who was the opener and seven."They're squandering his excellent shape while bouncing him around. The team is simply out of balance. Are you going to play that game? A year ago, they made a mistake in their selection process by putting power ahead of batsmanship, confidence, and tenacity. They then forgot form and what might have happened," he continued.