A Brief History of Cricket Down Under: The 80's

Name: A Brief History of Cricket Down Under: The 80's
Released: 2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary · Sports

Australia in the 1980s was a daunting environment for visiting cricket teams. In this series, players recount their experiences at the legendary venues of '80s cricket folklore and highlight the individuals who both mastered and faced their challenges.

2025 · 55m

EPISODE 2

Thrillers

England have Australia on the ropes but the game goes to the wire. India and Pakistan create a high-stakes grudge match and in Hobart an underdog makes an unlikely bid for victory.
EPISODE 10

Leadership Factor

Australia's the benchmark for cricket, mainly due to a leadership succession plan. India is also thinking outside the box and a fearless new leader helps their march to greatness
EPISODE 1

Episode 1

By the 2000s, Australia is dominating world cricket but there's great excitement when a resurgent India becomes a challenger and a thrilling new format secures cricket's future.
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Episode 3

Superstar Shane Warne caps off a glittering career with 700 wickets, Glenn McGrath joins an exclusive club and Steve Waugh and Michael Vaughan produce game-changing innings.
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Episode 5

Australian quick Brett Lee makes an unforgettable debut. Pakistan's superstar Shoaib Akhtar squares-off with Lee down under and Elyse Perry makes her way into the history books.
EPISODE 6

Episode 6

Australia has lost the Ashes to their old foe, so when they arrive down under its game-on. The rivalries of Lara v McGrath and Lee v Tendulkar are contests to savour.