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The 2000s — Navigating Success

Season 3 · 2025 · 11 episodes

This era covers Australia's rise to the peak of international cricket. It follows the team's dominance, legendary players, major rivalries with teams such as India and England, and the challenges that came with maintaining success while a new generation began to emerge.

1SuccessAustralia dominates world cricket; India emerges as a major challenger and the new T20 format begins changing cricket.
2Leadership FactorAustralia's leadership succession; India takes a different approach and a new Indian leader begins transforming the team.
3The Epic PerformancesShane Warne reaches 700 Test wickets, Glenn McGrath joins an elite group, and major innings from Steve Waugh and Michael Vaughan.
4ThrillersEngland puts Australia under pressure; India vs Pakistan produces a major high-stakes match; an underdog makes a bid for victory in Hobart.
5Young GunsBrett Lee's debut, Brett Lee vs Shoaib Akhtar, and Elyse Perry beginning her international career.
6The RivalriesAustralia's Ashes struggles and subsequent battles; Brian Lara vs Glenn McGrath and Brett Lee vs Sachin Tendulkar.
7Personal BestMatthew Hayden's extraordinary batting, Darren Gough's milestone and Sachin Tendulkar's comeback.
8ControversiesThe controversial Australia–India Test, allegations of player vilification, and Shane Warne's problems with cricket administrators.
9Game ChangersAdam Gilchrist's revolutionary ODI batting/keeping, Sanath Jayasuriya's pinch-hitting and Jacques Kallis' all-round ability.
10Dynamic DuosGlenn McGrath and Jason Gillespie rescuing Australia with the bat; Matthew Hayden–Justin Langer opening partnership; Rahul Dravid–VVS Laxman.
11End of an EraWasim Akram's final appearances, an Indian bowling great's Australian campaign, and the emotional retirements of three Australian legends.

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