Endless Summers - The Test Cricket History of Australia

With Australian cricket in the doldrums, the last thing they need is another tour from England. What they get is two competing tours that bring the finances of the game to the brink. Meanwhile, The Terror continues to wreak havoc on English batsmen. 

New faces, including two new star bowlers and a new captain, take the field against an experienced English touring side, whilst old warriors depart the stage for the Australians. 

Following the disputes with the previous touring side, the Melbourne Cricket Club takes charge of the 1886 tour. They put the tour in the hands of a young captain who has to bring together an experienced, but jaded side for another crack at the old enemy on their home turf. 

The actions of the 1884 Australians come back to bite them as disputes over money see 25 men play test cricket for Australia this summer, whilst a giant player finally lives up to his potential. 

Following Ivo Bligh's successful heist of the Ashes, an experienced Australian side return once again to England with their eyes focused more on making money than recovering the Urn. 

Following the incredible events of 1882, a future Lord vows to redeem the honour of England cricket and reclaim the Ashes. 

The Australians return to England and achieve spectacular results, but doubt remains as to whether they can stand up to the best of England at home. Through the efforts of their Demon Bowler, they are able to show they are more than a match for their English counterparts.

New and Familiar faces join in another tour of Australia that sees four test matches played and the arrival of a young Victorian batsman of great promise

The third Australian touring side of 1880 sees the First Test Match played in England and the arrival of the next Australian batting star Billy Murdoch. 

An Australian side ventures to England, winning many admirers. The English return for another tour which includes the third test match and a riot that threatens relations between the two cricketing nations.