A Brief History of Cricket Down Under

• The 1980s — The 80s
• The 1990s — Changing of the Guard
• The 2000s — Navigating Success

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.

Documentary

1Sun, Dec 14, 2025

Success

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

2Sun, Dec 21, 2025

Leadership Factor

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

3Sun, Dec 28, 2025

The Epic Performances

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

4Sun, Jan 04, 2026

Thrillers

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

5Sun, Jan 11, 2026

Young Guns

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

6Sun, Jan 18, 2026

The Rivalries

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

7Sun, Jan 25, 2026

Personal Best

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

8Sun, Feb 01, 2026

Controversies

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

9Sun, Feb 08, 2026

Game Changers

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

10Sun, Feb 15, 2026

Dynamic Duos

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

11Sun, Feb 22, 2026

End of an Era

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