It's the most keenly fought battle in cricket and for the first time in almost 20 years England had a realistic chance of victory! After the first Test at Lords - and an emphatic Australian win - the seeds of doubt spread for what seemed another summer of misery for English cricket. However England were to turn the aggressive style of cricket for which Australia had been so famed over the last decade to their advantage and turn the series around in some of the most dramatic Test matches ever played. At Edgbaston England survived a last ditch Australian fight back to complete a thrilling two run victory to bring the series level. Then it was up to Old Trafford for more high drama as Brett Lee and Ricky Ponting stoically batted out the day to deny England another victory. Then on to Trent Bridge where England - after yet again out-scoring the Australian's in the first innings and here making them follow on for the first time in 16 years - held there nerve in the form of Matthew Hoggard and Ashley Giles to knock off the remaining runs of a meagre 129 run winning total. So after memorable individual performances high drama and controversy it had come down to one game. One match to decide the Ashes. If England win or draw they are coming home if the Australians - still a world class team and surely due some big performances - win then they would retain the Ashes and the series would be drawn. With cricket fever gripping the country a nation waited... The rest - as they say - is history. Enjoy this action-packed triple disc DVD set with extended highlights from all the test matches with unseen material behind the scenes chat and footage of the amazing celebrations. The Ashes have been brought home and in what style!
England's Summer Of Cricket 2009
You could write a book about the number of cricketers hailed as 'the next Ian Botham' who have fallen by the wayside. Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff looks set to stay the course. Freddie is a hard hitting fast bowling larger than life character who has developed into the fans' favourite - the one they all come out of the bars to watch. Although he has suffered through injuries he emerged in 2003 fitter than ever and looking ready to establish himself among the all-time greats. He has worked up to 90mph pace with the ball and eclipsed Ian Botham's six-hit record for one-day internationals in half the number of matches. Freddie's Fireworks - his first official DVD - includes all his highlights from 2003 from the early knocks in the 2003 World Cup through to his mammoth scores against South Africa in the five-Test series featuring the spectacular 142 in the 2nd Test at Lord's and swashbuckling 95 from The Oval in the 5th Test. Also included is Freddie's early career highlights including his first ever 100 against New Zealand with every match introduced by Freddie in his own words; and a fast and furious look back at an incredible 2003 season that culminated in Freddie being named among the prestigious five cricketers of the year in the new Wisden Almanack. Bringing the programme slap bang up to date is Freddie's match-winning 5 for 58 in the 3rd Test against the West Indies as well as his 102 not out from the last Test of the historic tour.
If you thought the cricket this summer was exciting wait until you see this DVD! ""It starts with a look back at the incredible summer we've just had. Two days after the final test I return to the Oval to give my personal insight into what it was like being part of the greatest test series ever played. It was an emotional rollercoaster and backed by all the key action I talk you through it once more - test by test."" ""With my old mate Simon Hughes The Analyst on Channel 4 we step ou
A documentary about England's current cricket superstar (and Ashes 2005 Man Of The Series) Andrew Flintoff. Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff gets better and better with every series. Feared and respected by players across the globe his hard-hitting batting and increasingly hostile bowling looks set to take him to the very top and establish himself as one of England's most loved players of all time. When Freddie is at the crease the viewing is compelling. 2003 saw Freddie's stock rise t
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