First in the Field

A docu-almanac about British sports personalities.

A masterful innings by Australian batsman Macartney in the third test at Headingley.

Ponsford, Ryder and Woodfull seen batting in Victoria's record-breaking innings against New South Wales in Melbourne.

England battered by Bardsley in the second Test against Australia at Lord's.

Warwickshire face the Australian touring cricket team at Edgbaston

Edgbaston sees Warwickshire take on the touring West Indies cricket team.

The 1981 Cornhill Insurance Test Series. The action at Headingley as Botham set the Ashes alight with one of the most memorable innings of modern times. When defeat seemed inevitable in the Third Test, Botham's determination at the crease rallied the crowd, giving England the enthusiam to turn the match around and go on to win the coveted Ashes.

The first West Indies Test cricket team visits England and loses all three matches.

A profile of the West Indian cricketer Learie Constantine, showing him at work as a welfare officer in Liverpool and on the cricket field.

This access-driven documentary chronicles the life of Unmukt Chand, an Indian-American cricketer once heralded as ‘the next big thing’ in Indian cricket. The film is an intimate exploration of universal themes like broken dreams, second chances, mental health, identity, and the immigrant experience—through the lens of Unmukt and his wife, Simran.

Sussex take on Lancashire in the County Championship at Cricket Field Road.

Surrey batsman Jack Hobbs gets in some batting practice, with team mate Bert Strudwick keeping wicket.