The Ashes series is the ultimate showdown in world cricket, pitting two longtime rivals, Australia and England, against each other. The story centers around World Series Cricket, a parallel competition created by Australian media mogul Kerry Packer, who lured the world's top players away from the traditional game. The 1977 Ashes series in England features an Australian team stacked with legendary players, marking a pivotal moment in the sport's history as it undergoes a radical transformation.
Aired: Aug 19, 2012In June 1976, Kerry Packer decides to declare war on the cricket establishmen...
