Australia Legend Mark Waugh Slams T20 World Cup Implosion, Blames Steve Smith's Non-Selection

• Australian legend Mark Waugh criticized selectors for excluding Steve Smith from the initial T20 World Cup squad, calling it "the most baffling non-selection."
• Australia faced a shocking defeat against Zimbabwe and then lost to co-host Sri Lanka, jeopardizing their progression to the Super Eight stage.
• Waugh highlighted Smith's BBL performance, fielding skills, and ability against spin, arguing he should have been "first picked."
• He also questioned the exclusion of Matt Renshaw and the selection of out-of-form players like Maxwell, Connolly, Green, and Inglis.
• Waugh described Smith's omission as an "insult" to one of the game's all-time greats, stating the selections were "completely wrong."