The Ashes is the pinnacle of world cricket with two old enemies, Australia and England, going head to head. This series is the story of World Series Cricket and its creator, Australian media mogul Kerry Packer, who signed up the world's greatest players and set up a parallel cricket competition. Cricket is undergoing a revolution and the cricket establishment will be brought to its knees.
In 1976 Kerry Packer declared war on the cricket establishment by secretly forming a rebel competition with the worlds best players. Packer's World Series Cricket challenged the establishment and changed public opinion.
In 1976 Kerry Packer declared war on the cricket establishment by secretly forming a rebel competition with the worlds best players. Packer's World Series Cricket challenged the establishment and changed public opinion.
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1 h 27 min
Aug 18, 2012
2. Part 2
2. Part 2
Packer's plans for World Series Cricket are in disarray following attacks from the media, the establishment, and conflict among the players. Facing financial ruin, Packer and his team take radical steps to win over the public and players.
Packer's plans for World Series Cricket are in disarray following attacks from the media, the establishment, and conflict among the players. Facing financial ruin, Packer and his team take radical steps to win over the public and players.
The Ashes is the pinnacle of world cricket with two old enemies, Australia and England, going head to head. This series is the story of World Series Cricket and its creator, Australian media mogul Kerry Packer, who signed up the world's greatest players and set up a parallel cricket competition. Cricket is undergoing a revolution and the cricket establishment will be brought to its knees.
