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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAustralia\u2019s shock group-stage exit from the T20 World Cup has sparked widespread outrage, with critics tearing into their bowling depth and branding the campaign \u201cshambolic,\u201d while former spinner Brad Hogg delivered the most damning verdict: \u201cWe probably deserve what we\u2019ve got at this stage.\u201d Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. <\/span>SUBSCRIBE NOW!<\/a>The 2021 champions were eliminated in Sri Lanka on Tuesday after Zimbabwe sealed qualification when their match against Ireland was washed out, leaving Australia stranded and unable to catch up in the points table. <\/p>\n Thomas Draca exclusive: Hardik Pandya, ‘special’ pendant and T20 World Cup dream<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The abrupt exit marks a stunning collapse for one of the tournament heavyweights, undone by injuries, questionable selections and a dramatic dip in performances. The absence of pace trio Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and retired T20 spearhead Mitchell Starc left the attack badly exposed. The Australian said the bowling unit was a \u201cshadow of former glories,\u201d adding that players central to previous success \u201chave fallen off a cliff when the stakes are at their highest.\u201dAustralia\u2019s campaign spiralled further amid fierce criticism of selection decisions, particularly the handling of Steve Smith<\/a>. Despite strong form, Smith was initially overlooked and only added later as cover. \u201cWe still haven’t had a compelling answer as to why he wasn’t yet in Colombo,\u201d the newspaper wrote, questioning why a proven performer against spin was missing during the crucial defeat to Zimbabwe and later left out again as the middle order collapsed against Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n Poll<\/p>\n What do you think was the main reason for Australia’s T20 World Cup exit?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Hogg said the problems exposed deeper structural concerns. \u201cWe don’t have that bowling depth, and that’s really shown,\u201d he told Talksport, warning that selectors must urgently rethink the future. \u201cThey’ve got to look at their depth of bowling\u2026 what’s our next generation going to look like?\u201dAdding to the humiliation, British broadcaster Piers Morgan mocked Australia\u2019s exit, posting sarcastic condolences online.<\/div>\n\n