A Brief History of Cricket Down Under
The 1980s — The 80s
202311 episodes
The series looks at Australian cricket during the 1980s, a period of change and rebuilding. It covers the rise of important players, major matches, rivalries and the events that helped shape Australia's future in international cricket.
Episodes
E1Fortress Australia
2023-12-07 · 51m
The intimidating Australian home environment of the 1980s; Australia's fast-bowling attack, hostile crowds and difficult wickets.
E2Thrillers
2023-12-14 · 56m
Dramatic, close finishes from 1980s international cricket, including matches that went down to the final moments.
E3Out of Left Field
2023-12-21 · 52m
Unusual and unexpected incidents from 1980s cricket — moments that seemed almost unbelievable after more than a century of international cricket.
E4The Pace Race
2023-12-28 · 53m
The explosion of fast bowling: Australia's older pace stars and the legendary West Indies four-man pace attack.
E5One Of a Kind
2024-01-04 · 54m
Exceptional personalities and players who became cricket icons through more than simply statistics.
E6One Day Revolution
2024-01-11 · 55m
The transformation of limited-overs cricket and the development of ODI cricket as a major form of the game.
E7Master Blaster
2024-01-18 · 54m
The great run-scorers of the decade and the batsmen who dominated attacks.
E8Gaining The Edge
2024-01-25 · 55m
Reverse swing, slow bowling, bat technology and team culture — innovations that gave teams an advantage.
E9Rivals
2024-02-01 · 53m
The increasingly competitive and professional nature of international cricket in the 1980s.
E10The Leadership Factor
2024-02-08 · 57m
The captains and leadership styles that shaped teams during the decade.
E11The Underarm Ball
2024-02-15 · 55m
Australia vs New Zealand, MCG, 1 February 1981 — Trevor Chappell's infamous underarm delivery to Brian McKechnie.