Cricket is as much a part of the Australian summer as backyard barbecues and sunburn.

In this newsreel segment filmed by Fox Movietone, General Manager Charles Moses explains how the ABC imitates the soundscape of a cricket match to accompany its commen

Highlights from the fourth Bodyline test against England. Featuring footage of Don Bradman both batting and bowling.

England Captain Douglas Jardine speaks after winning the first Ashes test in Sydney in the infamous 1932-33 '

Following an agreement between Kerry Packer and the Australian Cricket Board in mid-1979, World Series Cricket players were once again able to be selected for the 'official' Australian cricket team

Following an agreement between Kerry Packer and the Australian Cricket Board in mid-1979, World Series Cricket players were once again able to be selected for the 'official' Australian cricket team

This ad features players from the popular West Indian cricket team and shows how valuable they were at the time in terms of entertainment and promotion of cricket in Australia.

One of the most controversial events in cricket history was the 'underarm incident' between Australia and New Zealand.

Controversially, World Series Cricket (WSC) split the cricket world in late 1977 into establishment and rebel players.

Commemorating the passing of Shane Warne, Australian cricketing legend, with some highlights from his career.