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A Brief History of Cricket Down Under

A Brief History of Cricket Down Under

★ 9.2/10•2023•Documentary
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Dives into the history and development of cricket in Australia over the years.

A three-part journey through Australian cricket’s rise from the challenges of the 1980s to the dominance of the 2000s, exploring legendary players, fierce rivalries, unforgettable matches and the defining moments that shaped a cricketing powerhouse.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateDec 7, 2023

Episodes

Episode 1 - Fortress AustraliaE151m

Fortress Australia

The intimidating Australian home environment of the 1980s; Australia's fast-bowling attack, hostile crowds and difficult wickets.

Dec 7, 2023

Episode 2 - ThrillersE256m

Thrillers

Dramatic, close finishes from 1980s international cricket, including matches that went down to the final moments.

Dec 14, 2023

Episode 3 - Out of Left FieldE352m

Out of Left Field

Unusual and unexpected incidents from 1980s cricket — moments that seemed almost unbelievable after more than a century of international cricket.

Dec 21, 2023

Episode 4 - The Pace RaceE453m

The Pace Race

The explosion of fast bowling: Australia's older pace stars and the legendary West Indies four-man pace attack.

Dec 28, 2023

Episode 5 - One Of a KindE554m

One Of a Kind

Exceptional personalities and players who became cricket icons through more than simply statistics.

Jan 4, 2024

Episode 6 - One Day RevolutionE655m

One Day Revolution

The transformation of limited-overs cricket and the development of ODI cricket as a major form of the game.

Jan 11, 2024

Episode 7 - Master BlasterE754m

Master Blaster

The great run-scorers of the decade and the batsmen who dominated attacks.

Jan 18, 2024

Episode 8 - Gaining The EdgeE855m

Gaining The Edge

Reverse swing, slow bowling, bat technology and team culture — innovations that gave teams an advantage.

Jan 25, 2024

Episode 9 - RivalsE953m

Rivals

The increasingly competitive and professional nature of international cricket in the 1980s.

Feb 1, 2024

Episode 10 - The Leadership FactorE1057m

The Leadership Factor

The captains and leadership styles that shaped teams during the decade.

Feb 8, 2024

Episode 11 - The Underarm BallE1155m

The Underarm Ball

Australia vs New Zealand, MCG, 1 February 1981 — Trevor Chappell's infamous underarm delivery to Brian McKechnie.

Feb 15, 2024

Actors

Cam Ralph

Cam Ralph

Narrator

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