A Brief History of Cricket Down Under: The 80's
S01:E11 - The Underarm Ball
T01:C01 - S01:E01 - Fortress Australia
Playing cricket in the 80s down-under was a tough assignment for visitors.
T01:C02 - S01:E02 - Thrillers
The decade of the ‘80s certainly had its fair share of thrilling matches.
T01:C03 - S01:E03 - Out of Left Field
Wait. What was that? After more than 100 years of international cricket, you’d think we’d seen it all.
T01:C04 - S01:E04 - The Pace Race
The 1980S saw the rise of the legendary fast bowler.
T01:C05 - S01:E05 - One of a Kind
It takes more than just skill with the bat or ball to capture the imagination of the cricketing public.
T01:C06 - S01:E06 - One Day Revolution
It was the original cricket revolution.
T01:C07 - S01:E07 - Master Blasters
You can’t win a game of cricket without scoring a lot of runs.
T01:C08 - S01:E08 - Gaining the Edge
In a game of millimetres, it pays to have a little something up your sleeve.
T01:C09 - S01:E09 - Rivals
The 1980s swept in a new professional era for international cricket players.
T01:C10 - S01:E10 - Leadership Factor
What makes a great leader? It’s often a combination of vision and having the confidence to make it happen.
T01:C11 - S01:E11 - The Underarm Ball
February 1, 1981: a thrilling One Day International match was being fought out between Australia and NZ.