Endless Summers - The Test Cricket History of Australia

The Australians head to the new frontier of South Africa following their tour of England. The Australians are looking to continue their recent test successes, but come across a different type of pitch and a home side that is gaining confidence in their abilities as two players in particularly stamp themselves of the highest quality compared to any others in the world.    Series Scorecards: https:/...

The Australians head to England attempting to win their fourth consecutive series against the old enemy. The atrocious weather conditions cause havoc for most, but not Victor Trumper, who will emerge from this tour having played some of the most astounding cricket the game had seen, whilst the final two tests of the series would go down in history as some of the finest ever played.   This is part...

The Australians head to England attempting to win their fourth consecutive series against the old enemy. The atrocious weather conditions cause havoc for most, but not Victor Trumper, who will emerge from this tour having played some of the most astounding cricket the game had seen, whilst the final two tests of the series would go down in history as some of the finest ever played.    This is part...

Following an interregnum caused by the Boer War, England return to Australian shores. Archie Maclaren's side was inexperienced, but had with it a secret weapon, whilst the Australians would begin to develop new talent that would go on to play key roles in the series to come.   This is part 2 of 2 episdoes covering the 1901/02 series. Part 1 was released last week.    Series Scorecards: https://www...

Following an interregnum caused by the Boer War, England return to Australian shores. Archie Maclaren's side was inexperienced, but had with it a secret weapon, whilst the Australians would begin to develop new talent that would go on to play key roles in the series to come.    This is part 1 of 2 episdoes covering the 1901/02 series. Part 2 will be released the week after this one.   Series Score...

With a new captain, the Australians head to England in 1899 brimming with confidence after their series victory the previous year. A last minute addition makes a serious splash, whilst Australia's first great fast bowler puts in a performance for the ages. 

Depsite their loss in 1896, the Australians return home confident of success against the next English touring side. The English bring a strong squad, including the new wonder of English cricket Ranjitsinhji, but they run into a fired up Joe Darling, who will set new batting records with his performance in this series.    This is part 1 of 2 episodes covering the 1897/98 series. Part 1 was released...

Depsite their loss in 1896, the Australians return home confident of success against the next English touring side. The English bring a strong squad, including the new wonder of English cricket Ranjitsinhji, but they run into a fired up Joe Darling, who will set new batting records with his performance in this series.    This is part 1 of 2 episdoes covering the 1897/98 series. Part 2 will be rele...

The Australians head to England with a new captain in Harry Trott and attempt to win a series in the Mother country for only the second time. The series is a closely fought one and comes down to the final day where a new star emerges for the Australians. 

I look back over the first season of Endless Summers, what I learned and what surprised me. I also go through what I consider to be the best team from Australia and their opponents for era. It would be great if you could leave a review on Apple or Spotify with feedback about what I could do better with the show. You can also contact me directly at endlesssummerspod@gmail.com or on Twitter @pod_end...

The final episode of Season 1 sees new heroes rise as old favourites take their final bows on the Test stage with the backdrop of one of the most exciting and competitive Ashes series in years that goes all the way to the wire. 

Having finally broken their series win drought, Australia heads to England for the 1893 seriies with a renewed confidence, bringing along an eccentric Queenslander and a possible new star batsman from Victoria. However, things don't go quite to plan. 

WG Grace is finally convinced to tour Australia again for the first time in 18 years. With the local game in a resurgence, Australia comes up against one of the strongest English sides ever assembled as they look to break a 10 year drought against the old enemy. 

Billy Murdoch finally returns to a the Australian side after a 6 year absence, captaining the 7th touring side to travel to England. There, a future captain shows grit whilst a climactic finish to the second test has fans recalling the drama of 1882. 

Turner and Ferris take their double act on the road, breaking wicket taking records on the 1888 tour of England. The reliance on their brilliance achieves great results at first, but cracks begin to show as the tour progresses. 

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.