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

2023
1 Season

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.

A Brief History of Cricket Down Under: The 80's is a series that ran for 1 seasons (11 episodes) between December 7, 2023 and on

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11. Episode 11: The Underarm Arm

February 15, 2024

February 1, 1981, a thrilling One Day International match was being fought out between Australia and NZ at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

10. Episode 10: Leadership Factor

February 8, 2024

What makes a great leader? It's often a combination of vision and having the confidence to make it happen.

9. Episode 9: Rivals

February 1, 2024

The 1980S swept in a new professional era for international cricket players. Bigger pay cheques and more power, together with some healthy egos an atmosphere of aggressive competition was created.

8. Episode 8: Gaining The Edge

January 25, 2024

In a game of millimetres, it pays to have a little something up your sleeve. Whether it's the key to reverse-swing, slow bowling, new bat technology and team culture - they're all crucial elements in a quality team's march to victory.

7. Episode 7: Master Blaster

January 18, 2024

You can't win a game of cricket without scoring a lot of runs, and there is a special breed of batsmen that did this better than anybody else.

6. Episode 6: One Day Revolution

January 11, 2024

It was the original cricket revolution, flicking the switch to enormous change and the game hasn't been the same since.

5. Episode 5: One Of a Kind

January 4, 2024

It takes more than just skill with the bat or ball to capture the imagination of the cricketing public.

4. Episode 4: The Pace Race

December 28, 2023

The 1980S saw the rise of the legendary fast bowler. Australia cruised into the decade fielding two lethal but aging pacemen, while the West Indies blasted onto the scene with a quartet of very cool and very fast, deadly bowling weapons.

3. Episode 3: Out of Left Field

December 21, 2023

Wait. What was that? After more than 100 years of international cricket you'd think we'd seen it all.

2. Episode 2: Thrillers

December 14, 2023

The decade of the '80s certainly had its fair share of thrilling matches. The games ended with last gasp finishes and with results that no one could have expected.

1. Episode 1: Fortress Australia

December 7, 2023

Playing cricket in the 80s down-under was a tough assignment for visitors. The climate, hostile drunk crowds and unpredictable wickets were only a prelude to playing a ruthless Australian team with a bruising fast bowling attack and players who attempted to psychologically destroy their opposition.

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