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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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Where to Watch A Brief History of Cricket Down Under: The 80's
A Brief History of Cricket Down Under: The 80's is available for streaming on the website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch A Brief History of Cricket Down Under: The 80's on demand at Amazon Prime.
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Premiere DateDecember 7, 2023
