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A Brief History of Cricket Down Under(2023–2026)

December 7, 20233 Seasons · 33 Episodes

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Documentary

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Overview

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.

“Dives into the history and development of cricket in Australia over the years.”

Created by Niki Hamilton

Network Prime Video, Foxtel

Seasons

A Brief History of Cricket Down Under (2023) | Couchpile

The 1980s — The 80s poster

The 1980s — The 80s

11 Episodes

2023

Fortress Australia

E01

Fortress Australia

12/7/2023·51m

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

Thrillers

E02

Thrillers

12/14/2023·56m

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

Out of Left Field

E03

Out of Left Field

12/21/2023·52m

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

The Pace Race

E04

The Pace Race

12/28/2023·53m

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

One Of a Kind

E05

One Of a Kind

1/4/2024·54m

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

One Day Revolution

E06

One Day Revolution

1/11/2024·55m

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

Master Blaster

E07

Master Blaster

1/18/2024·54m

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

Gaining The Edge

E08

Gaining The Edge

1/25/2024·55m

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

Rivals

E09

Rivals

2/1/2024·53m

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

The Leadership Factor

E10

The Leadership Factor

2/8/2024·57m

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

The Underarm Ball

E11

The Underarm Ball

2/15/2024·55m

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

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The 2000s — Navigating Success poster

The 2000s — Navigating Success

11 Episodes

2025

Success

E01

Success

12/14/2025·53m

Australia dominates world cricket; India emerges as a major challenger and the new T20 format begins changing cricket.

Leadership Factor

E02

Leadership Factor

12/21/2025·55m

Australia's leadership succession; India takes a different approach and a new Indian leader begins transforming the team.

The Epic Performances

E03

The Epic Performances

12/28/2025·53m

Shane Warne reaches 700 Test wickets, Glenn McGrath joins an elite group, and major innings from Steve Waugh and Michael Vaughan.

Thrillers

E04

Thrillers

1/4/2026·54m

England puts Australia under pressure; India vs Pakistan produces a major high-stakes match; an underdog makes a bid for victory in Hobart.

Young Guns

E05

Young Guns

1/11/2026·56m

Brett Lee's debut, Brett Lee vs Shoaib Akhtar, and Elyse Perry beginning her international career.

The Rivalries

E06

The Rivalries

1/18/2026·53m

Australia's Ashes struggles and subsequent battles; Brian Lara vs Glenn McGrath and Brett Lee vs Sachin Tendulkar.

Personal Best

E07

Personal Best

1/25/2026·57m

Matthew Hayden's extraordinary batting, Darren Gough's milestone and Sachin Tendulkar's comeback.

Controversies

E08

Controversies

2/1/2026·56m

The controversial Australia–India Test, allegations of player vilification, and Shane Warne's problems with cricket administrators.

Game Changers

E09

Game Changers

2/8/2026·52m

Adam Gilchrist's revolutionary ODI batting/keeping, Sanath Jayasuriya's pinch-hitting and Jacques Kallis' all-round ability.

Dynamic Duos

E10

Dynamic Duos

2/15/2026·54m

Glenn McGrath and Jason Gillespie rescuing Australia with the bat; Matthew Hayden–Justin Langer opening partnership; Rahul Dravid–VVS Laxman.

End of an Era

E11

End of an Era

2/22/2026·57m

Wasim Akram's final appearances, an Indian bowling great's Australian campaign, and the emotional retirements of three Australian legends.

The 1990s — Changing of the Guard poster

The 1990s — Changing of the Guard

11 Episodes

2024

Evolution

E01

Evolution

12/11/2024·55m

The arrival of pay TV, commercialization, improved player development and a new generation of stars.

Thrillers

E02

Thrillers

12/18/2024·54m

Australia's attempts to finally defeat the West Indies in a Test series, plus other close matches.

One Day Stars

E03

One Day Stars

12/25/2024·55m

Players who became specialists in ODI cricket and helped transform the limited-overs game.

Dynamic Duo

E04

Dynamic Duo

1/1/2025·53m

Great partnerships between two players and how combinations could transform matches.

Rivalries

E05

Rivalries

1/8/2025·57m

The changing international hierarchy and the emergence of new rivalries.

Epic Performances

E06

Epic Performances

1/15/2025·54m

Extraordinary individual batting and bowling performances.

Swan Song

E07

Swan Song

1/22/2025·56m

The final years and retirements of some of the great players of the previous generation.

Individual Rivalries

E08

Individual Rivalries

1/29/2025·54m

Fierce player-versus-player battles that became defining cricket moments.

Game Changers

E09

Game Changers

2/5/2025·55m

A new generation of players whose influence changed matches and even aspects of the game itself.

Personal Best

E10

Personal Best

2/12/2025·53m

Individual brilliance and remarkable performances during cricket's increasingly professional era.

Leadership

E11

Leadership

2/19/2025·57m

The importance of captains and leadership in the 1990s.

Cast

Cam Ralph

Narrator

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