Cricket: The Vintage Collection

India in deep trouble in the 2nd test at the Home of Cricket.....

The XI Gordon Greenidge "If he was limping, watch out. And if he took a liking to a bowler, watch out some more. When he was in the mood, he could destroy a bowler almost at will, from the very first ball of an innings, if he took a shine to him."  Desmond Haynes   Conrad Hunte "Hunte's statistical record alone as an opener, and status alongside Sobers and Kanhai as successors to the legendary Three Ws, mark him as an exceptional talent in an all-conquering team. But his humanity, sense of fairness and contribution to the game - especially in South Africa - after his playing days elevate him to the ranks of the extraordinary."  Fazeer Mohammed   George Headley Between the wars, when the West Indies batting was often vulnerable and impulsive, Headley's scoring feats led to his being dubbed "the black Bradman". His devoted admirers responded by calling Bradman "the white Headley" - a pardon...

Here’s a list of my eight favourite Australian one-day uniforms from the 80s and 90s. Perhaps my fondness for these shirts is tinted by the canary-yellow glasses of my youth. 8. Benson and Hedges Challenge, 1987 A condensed one-off tournament in Perth pitting Australia against England, Pakistan and the West Indies, this shootout celebrated Australia’s America’s Cup defence. Both proved lost causes. 7. Whiteout, 1979-80 One-day cricket’s white album. England and the Windies were in town, but the prudish poms refused to wear coloured clothing – Derek Underwood was the only touring Englishman to have been part of Kerry Packer’s rainbow WSC cult. The tight Han Solo pants might be a dated look, but the simple colour blocking and subtle piping works. I’d swipe one of the sweaters in a heartbeat. 6. Southern Cross, 94-96 Forever immortalised by Michael Bevan’s statuesque SCG pose (and the camera crewman who wore one on the sidelines at the Super Bowl). Crick...

ENJOY The documentary describes the ascension of West Indies cricket from being a team largely composed of highly talented, entertaining, "Calypso Cricketers" to a determined unit that dominated world cricket for nearly twenty years.

Over 50 minutes of classic Test Cricket action. 6 test matches. All in one... Scorecards of all the matches :-  https://goo.gl/gGTqwT

Extended highlights from some of the most memorable 80s Test matches on Australian soil. Includes original Channel Nine commentary and match day intros by Richie Benaud.