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11. Episode 11
January 18, 2026
Wasim Akram's final bow proves why he's a legend. India's most successful bowler is on a quest down-under and it's an emotional ride when three Australian greats get a fairy tale finish.
10. Episode 10
June 11, 2026
Quicks McGrath and Gillespie bat Australia out of a hole. Openers Hayden and Langer join forces to become the best ever and India's Dravid and Laxman produce a sublime innings.
9. Episode 9
January 11, 2026
Gilchrist's remarkable ODI scoring and keeping efforts redefine an all-rounder. Jayasuriya's early pinch-hitting is a revolution and Kallis has skills that sets new standard.
8. Episode 8
January 4, 2026
An Australia-India Test match is marred by allegations of vilification and cricket is forever changed. Shane Warne's rebellious character proves a problem for administrators.
7. Episode 7
January 4, 2025
Matthew Hayden's extraordinary batting sets new benchmarks. English quick Darren Gough claims a milestone down-under, while Sachin Tendulkar makes an astonishing comeback.
6. Episode 6
December 28, 2025
Australia has lost the Ashes to their old foe, so when they arrive down under its game-on. The rivalries of Lara v McGrath and Lee v Tendulkar are contests to savour.
5. Episode 5
December 28, 2025
Australian quick Brett Lee makes an unforgettable debut. Pakistan's superstar Shoaib Akhtar squares-off with Lee down under and Elyse Perry makes her way into the history books.
4. Episode 4
January 21, 2025
England have Australia on the ropes but the game goes to the wire. India and Pakistan create a high-stakes grudge match and in Hobart an underdog makes an unlikely bid for victory.
3. Episode 3
December 21, 2025
Superstar Shane Warne caps off a glittering career with 700 wickets, Glenn McGrath joins an exclusive club and Steve Waugh and Michael Vaughan produce game-changing innings.
2. Episode 2
December 14, 2025
Australia's the benchmark for cricket, mainly due to a leadership succession plan. India is also thinking outside the box and a fearless new leader helps their march to greatness
1. Episode 1
December 14, 2025
By the 2000s, Australia is dominating world cricket but there's great excitement when a resurgent India becomes a challenger and a thrilling new format secures cricket's future.
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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 Prime and Tubi TV.
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Premiere DateDecember 7, 2023
