Bhubaneswar, Feb. 18 -- When Australia is mentioned in world cricket, one word inevitably dominates the conversation i.e. champion. Since the early 2000s, the Australian side has built a legacy of rising to the occasion when it matters most, especially at World Cups.

Time and again, they have transformed into an unstoppable force on the global stage.

However, that aura appeared to fade in the shortest format this time. Australia's disappointing group-stage exit from the T20 World Cup 2026 has sparked sharp criticism from former greats, with Glenn McGrath leading the charge and openly questioning the team's selection decisions.

Entering the tournament as one of the favourites, the 2021 champions failed to live up to expectations, crashi...