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Beyond Productions
A Brief History Of Cricket Down Under: The 80's
This engaging and informative series offers a unique perspective on a golden era of the sport. It draws from an extensive match archive and interviews with Australian, West Indian, English, New Zealand, Indian and Pakistani players who participated in matches Down Under during the 80’s.
Australia in the 1980’s was a daunting environment for visiting cricket teams. In this series, players recount their experiences at the legendary venues of 80’s cricket folklore and highlight the individuals who both mastered and faced their challenges.
The series explores Australia's sporting fortresses, delving into stories of their distinctive, sometimes unplayable wickets, antagonistic crowds and harsh climates. We meet the iconic batsmen and bowlers, heroic captains, and observe on-field antics ranging from poor behaviour to instances of brilliance and sportsmanship. The series is filled with captivating stories of nail-biting thrillers and awe-inspiring moments of fielding, batting, bowling, and umpiring.
A Brief History Of Cricket Down Under: Changing Of The Guard
The late 1980’s and early 1990’s was a pivotal transitional period in the world of cricket, marked by the decline of previously dominant teams and the rise of new forces.
With a blend of archival footage and insights from players and experts spanning the cricketing spectrum, this series provides a compelling portrait of the power dynamics that were dramatically altered during the years of the early 90s. The fundamental changes that played out were crucial in setting the stage for how cricket has evolved right to the present day.