A Brief History of Cricket Down Under
The 2000s — Navigating Success
202511 episodes
This era covers Australia's rise to the peak of international cricket. It follows the team's dominance, legendary players, major rivalries with teams such as India and England, and the challenges that came with maintaining success while a new generation began to emerge.
Episodes
E1Success
2025-12-14 · 53m
Australia dominates world cricket; India emerges as a major challenger and the new T20 format begins changing cricket.
E2Leadership Factor
2025-12-21 · 55m
Australia's leadership succession; India takes a different approach and a new Indian leader begins transforming the team.
E3The Epic Performances
2025-12-28 · 53m
Shane Warne reaches 700 Test wickets, Glenn McGrath joins an elite group, and major innings from Steve Waugh and Michael Vaughan.
E4Thrillers
2026-01-04 · 54m
England puts Australia under pressure; India vs Pakistan produces a major high-stakes match; an underdog makes a bid for victory in Hobart.
E5Young Guns
2026-01-11 · 56m
Brett Lee's debut, Brett Lee vs Shoaib Akhtar, and Elyse Perry beginning her international career.
E6The Rivalries
2026-01-18 · 53m
Australia's Ashes struggles and subsequent battles; Brian Lara vs Glenn McGrath and Brett Lee vs Sachin Tendulkar.
E7Personal Best
2026-01-25 · 57m
Matthew Hayden's extraordinary batting, Darren Gough's milestone and Sachin Tendulkar's comeback.
E8Controversies
2026-02-01 · 56m
The controversial Australia–India Test, allegations of player vilification, and Shane Warne's problems with cricket administrators.
E9Game Changers
2026-02-08 · 52m
Adam Gilchrist's revolutionary ODI batting/keeping, Sanath Jayasuriya's pinch-hitting and Jacques Kallis' all-round ability.
E10Dynamic Duos
2026-02-15 · 54m
Glenn McGrath and Jason Gillespie rescuing Australia with the bat; Matthew Hayden–Justin Langer opening partnership; Rahul Dravid–VVS Laxman.
E11End of an Era
2026-02-22 · 57m
Wasim Akram's final appearances, an Indian bowling great's Australian campaign, and the emotional retirements of three Australian legends.