Essex County cricket team get some much needed practice in the nets at the County Ground, Leyton.
A deep dive into one of the fiercest rivalries in sport. Unearthing stories from the most unforgettable series, a look at what it takes to lift the most famous cricket trophy, the Ashes urn. Through in-depth interviews with cricket legends including Ben Stokes, Jimmy Anderson and Glenn McGrath, this documentary relives the on-field heroics and lifts the lid on the behind-the-scenes turmoil, revealing a darker side to the pursuit of success.
Probably the first ever cricket film: Indian cricketing royalty prepares for the first test between England and Australia at Sydney.
Large crowds gather for cricket week at Canterbury's St Lawrence Ground, as Kent take on Sussex and Nottinghamshire.
Australian journalist Dennis Freedman travels to Pakistan to discover for himself what links this country so strongly to the sport of cricket. This documentary provides a unique insight into Pakistani culture, Islam and cricket.
The story of cricketer Ian Botham's stunning comeback performance against Australia in the summer of 1981 during the Ashes Test Series.
It seemed an impossible outcome. After England clearly dominated the first two days of the 2nd 3 mobile Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval, a draw appeared to be the most likely result. Ricky Ponting's Australian side had other ideas. On the final day, with masterful bowling and courageous batting, Australia achieved the unthinkable, winning the Test by six wickets with 3.1 overs to spare. In one of the greatest comebacks in history, the Australian Cricket team not only crushed England's hopes in the Second Test, butquite possibly buried their dream of retaining the Ashes. Hosted by Richie Benaud and Michael Slater, this exclusive DVD brings you the incredible moments of that historic Test, including the euphoric post match celebrations.
The stories of three ordinary Indians, a penniless super fan, a boy superstar and a girl cricketer, for each of whom the sport of cricket is a lifeline.
In a career defining moment that silenced his critics and thrilled a nation, Steve Waugh's unforgettable last ball century on the second day of the Fifth Test against a resurrected England in the 2002/03 Ashes contest placed him in the league of world cricket greats. Following weeks of speculation about his future as the captain of the seemingly unbeatable Australian Cricket Team, Waugh stepped up to the crease to the deafening applause of a capacity crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The 37 year-old reached 95 with one over to go and finally took four runs off the last ball of the day to the chanting and cheering of more than 40,000 spectators and over 2.1 million viewers of the live telecast. Join Steve Waugh as he provides insightful commentary to one of the most significant innings in cricket history. His incredible performance is captured in this celebration of one of Australia's finest sporting heroes and his one PERFECT DAY.
Surrey play Yorkshire at the Oval as the 1922 County Championship nears its conclusion.
Women cricketers slog their male counterparts to the boundary in this fixture between Cobham Ladies and Manor Athletic in Richmond.
Sussex take on Lancashire in the County Championship at Cricket Field Road.
Surrey batsman Jack Hobbs gets in some batting practice, with team mate Bert Strudwick keeping wicket.
Stunning views from the boundary of the 1921 Australian touring team's first match.
From breathtaking highs — a World Cup win, an astonishing last stand in the Ashes, and an inspiring England captaincy — to the lows — a trial for affray, personal tragedy, and mental health challenges, which saw him take time away from the game — the documentary follows Ben Stokes in an honest film about the man behind the extraordinary cricketer.
Warwickshire face the Australian touring cricket team at Edgbaston
First county cricket match of the season between champions Lancashire and Warwickshire.
Edgbaston sees Warwickshire take on the touring West Indies cricket team.
A docu-almanac about British sports personalities.
A masterful innings by Australian batsman Macartney in the third test at Headingley.