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A Brief History of Cricket Down Under

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About A Brief History of Cricket Down Under

A Brief History of Cricket Down Under is a documentary TV series that premiered on Foxtel on December 7, 2023. It has 3 seasons and 33 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 3 Episode 11 "End of an Era", aired on February 22, 2026.

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.

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Episodes

33 episodes · 3 seasons

The 1980s — The 80s

2023 · 11 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago

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.

A Brief History of Cricket Down Under The 1980s — The 80s release dates →
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    11. The Underarm Ball

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

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    10. The Leadership Factor

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

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    9. Rivals

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

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    8. Gaining The Edge

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

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    7. Master Blaster

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

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    6. One Day Revolution

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

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    5. One Of a Kind

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

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    4. The Pace Race

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

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    3. Out of Left Field

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

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    2. Thrillers

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

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    1. Fortress Australia

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

The 1990s — Changing of the Guard

2024 · 11 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago

This era focuses on a new generation of Australian cricketers and the transformation of the team into a powerful international side. It explores famous players, leadership changes, major rivalries and some of the decade's most memorable performances.

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    11. Leadership

    The importance of captains and leadership in the 1990s.

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    10. Personal Best

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

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    9. Game Changers

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

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    8. Individual Rivalries

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

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    7. Swan Song

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

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    6. Epic Performances

    Extraordinary individual batting and bowling performances.

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    5. Rivalries

    The changing international hierarchy and the emergence of new rivalries.

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    4. Dynamic Duo

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

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    3. One Day Stars

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

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    2. Thrillers

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

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    1. Evolution

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

The 2000s — Navigating Success

2025 · 11 episodes · Last episode: 8 months ago

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.

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    11. End of an Era

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

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    10. Dynamic Duos

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

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    9. Game Changers

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

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    8. Controversies

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

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    7. Personal Best

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

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    6. The Rivalries

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

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    5. Young Guns

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

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    4. Thrillers

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

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    3. The Epic Performances

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

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    2. Leadership Factor

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

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    1. Success

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

Cast & crew

Created by Niki Hamilton

  • Glenn McGrath

    Glenn McGrath

    Self

  • Wasim Akram

    Wasim Akram

    Self

  • Steve Waugh

    Steve Waugh

    Self

  • Shane Warne

    Shane Warne

    Self

  • Brett Lee

    Brett Lee

    Self

  • Paul Collingwood

    Paul Collingwood

    Self

  • Jason Gillespie

    Jason Gillespie

    Self

  • Matthew Hayden

    Matthew Hayden

    Self

  • Jeff Lawson

    Self

  • Greg Chappell

    Self

  • Allan Border

    Self

  • Adam Gilchrist

    Self

A Brief History of Cricket Down Under FAQ

Will there be new episodes of A Brief History of Cricket Down Under?

A Brief History of Cricket Down Under has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on February 22, 2026.

When did the latest episode of A Brief History of Cricket Down Under come out?

The most recent episode of A Brief History of Cricket Down Under, Season 3 Episode 11 "End of an Era", aired on February 22, 2026.

How many seasons of A Brief History of Cricket Down Under are there?

A Brief History of Cricket Down Under has 3 seasons with 33 episodes in total.

When did A Brief History of Cricket Down Under first air?

A Brief History of Cricket Down Under first aired on Foxtel on December 7, 2023.

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