Bill Ponsford

Jack Ryder

Bill Woodfull

Ponsford, Ryder and Woodfull seen batting in Victoria's record-breaking innings against New South Wales in Melbourne.

England thrash Australia in the fifth Test at the Oval - but still lose the Ashes.

The 1981 Cornhill Insurance Test Series. The action at Headingley as Botham set the Ashes alight with one of the most memorable innings of modern times. When defeat seemed inevitable in the Third Test, Botham's determination at the crease rallied the crowd, giving England the enthusiam to turn the match around and go on to win the coveted Ashes.

The first West Indies Test cricket team visits England and loses all three matches.

A masterful innings by Australian batsman Macartney in the third test at Headingley.

England battered by Bardsley in the second Test against Australia at Lord's.

Warwickshire face the Australian touring cricket team at Edgbaston

A docu-almanac about British sports personalities.

First county cricket match of the season between champions Lancashire and Warwickshire.