5 Must-watch Cricket documentaries

Cricket is a sport that lends itself very well to documentary filmmaking. Because cricket is a team sport, yet one in which so much obviously and transparently falls on the shoulders of individuals, documentaries may zoom in and out of those first-person viewpoints on the wider picture. Whether you've been a cricket fan for decades or have never seen a match, the stories from the cricket world are sure to pique your interest. There are countless cricket documentaries accessible on various streaming platforms that you should not miss. Because the list is not ranked in any specific order, it should be consumed from top to bottom without fail. Here are the 5 best cricket-based documentaries and features: 1. Crossing the Line Crossing the Line (Photo Source: Twitter) Crossing the Line is a quintessential documentary for any cricket buff eager to know what happened in the infamous 2018 Cape Town Test sandpaper gate. This incident happened during a Test match between South Africa and Australia in a serious where the tempers were already high. David Warner and Quinton de Kock had almost come to blows on the stairs of the dressing room and Australia was being frustrated at how good the Proteas batters were batting in that particular match. The documentary details all the incidents right from the start, including Kagiso Rabada shoulder-barging Steve Smith, Warner’s mouthy send-off to AB de Villiers, and more. The muck had hit the fan when the host broadcasters witnessed the Australians using sandpaper to change the state of the ball. This cost Steve Smith and David Warner a year of their cricketing career and Cameron Bancroft was banned for 9 months. The documentary is just under one hour and features interviews with leading commentators, but focuses on the Australian team’s toxic culture, and their win-at-all-costs approach. 2. Ashes Fever 2005 - The Greatest Ashes Series of all time Ashes Fever 2005 (Photo Source: Twitter) Probably one of the best documentaries, this covers the greatest Ashes series between England and Australia which was played in 2005. The drama, highs and lows, enmity between the two teams, and, of course, England's redemption as a cricketing power are all captured in this documentary. The documentary includes interviews with a variety of English celebrities as well as the players. After all, the victory marked a watershed point in the country's history. It was a box office series with more twists and turns than an M. Night Shyamalan film. 3. India vs Pakistan: A Bat and Ball War 1999 wc India vs Pak (Photo Source: Twitter) Pakistan toured India for a historic series in 1999, for a Test series, the first time since 1987. This was in the backdrop of the Kargil War the same year. The two teams played two Tests. The series was drawn 1–1. The teams were originally scheduled to play three Tests but, the third Test became part of the 1998–99 Asian Test Championship. From pitch vandalism to snakes, the Pakistan team had all sorts of security threats thrown at them. This docu-series goes behind the scenes of the thrilling series which was played in Chennai and Delhi. It shows the standing ovation Pakistan got in Chennai and the dismay of Men in Green after Anil Kumble took a record 10 wickets in the Delhi Test to level the series 1-1. The documentary is made by a foreign film crew who navigated the tangle of red tape to gain access to the visitors' dressing room and private parties. Unlike prior tours, this series was not uninteresting, and neither is this documentary. 4. The Test- A New Era For Australian Team The Test- A New Era For Australian Team (Photo Source: Twitter) This epic Amazon Prime video documentary’s season 1 encapsulates the rebuilding of the Australian team post the ball-tampering scandal in 2020. Tim Paine replaced Steve Smith as captain, and Justin Langer became the new coach, succeeding Darren Lehmann. With the consent of both Langer and Paine, the documentary features eight episodes and offers exclusive access to the Australian dressing room. It features the amazing 2018-19 India series which was the first time India won a Test series down under. The documentary covers everything from dressing-room clashes to inspiring conversations. It also features the return of Smith and Warner for the 2019 World Cup and the Ashes. Season 2 of the documentary shows the squad between the end of 2021 and the start of 2022, following the resignation of captain Tim Paine and the departure of head coach Justin Langer. A must-watch for any cricket fan and a compulsory viewing for an Australian team fan. 5. Fire in Babylon Fire in Babylon (Photo Source: Twitter) One of the most riveting documentaries that shows the mighty West Indies team in their pomp during the 1970s and 1980s. A documentary that tells the story of how the West Indies fast bowling attack, terrified international batsmen during several series and also helped them win back-to-back World Cup titles in the 1970s, rose to prominence, and went on to dominate the sport of cricket for almost 15 years. Featuring all the main characters of West Indies from the 70s and 80s like Viv Richards, Clive Lloyd, Michael Holding, Joel Garner, Andy Roberts, and more, it is an engaging watch, especially for a young cricket fan who has only read or listened about the dominance of West Indies team. With a plethora of historical material and interviews with important figures from the era, the documentary provides a fascinating look into their ascent to fame. It demonstrates how the team's unwavering focus on winning and distinctive playing style captivated supporters all around the world.

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5 Must-watch Cricket documentaries

Five cricket documentaries that every die-hard fan of the sport should watch.

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