The 2010/2011 Ashes Series - Complete Collection on DVD brings together 2 DVD releases in one collection: The Official Highlights and the Inside Story, both of which are available separately. In effect, this collection pulls together the complete story of England's triumphant 2010/2011 Ashes tour to Australia. The series that saw England retain the Ashes and beat Australia down under for the first time since 1986/87.
2010/2011 Ashes Series - Official Highlights (3 DVDs):
The official DVD highlights of the 2010/2011 Ashes Test series from Australia, which saw England historically clinching a 3-1 series win and retaining the Ashes.
England had famously regained The Ashes in the 2009 Test series. That, of course, was on English (and Welsh) soil. But, to be regarded as a truly great English cricket team they had to go Down Under and beat Australia (or at least Draw) in their own backyard - something they hadn't done since Mike Gatting's squad won 2-1 in the 1986/87 series!
The 1st Test in Brisbane saw England making a shaky start following a great spell of bowling by Peter Siddle, and Australia enjoyed a lead of 221 after the first innings. England were immediately under pressure - enter Alastair Cook! He scored a magnificent 235 as England posted a massive 517 for 1 to ensure a comfortable draw.
On to Adelaide for the 2nd Test and this time Kevin Pietersen scored an impressive 227 to secure a massive 1st innings lead for England. Graeme Swann took 5 for 91 in Australia's 2nd innings and England had easily won by a huge innings and 71 runs. Just one more Test victory would see the Ashes retained...
But, on a lively track in Perth, Mitchell Johnson and Ryan Harris destroyed England as Australia won comfortably by 267 runs. This would now be a huge test of character for the England squad, were they up to it?
The answer was a resounding 'yes' as England triumphed in the Melbourne Test by an innings and 157 runs. Chris Tremlett and Tim Bresnan both took '4 fors' and Jonathan Trott scored 168 as England historically retained the Ashes - cue huge celebrations amongst players and supporters alike. Could England now clinch a Test series win though?
Once again the answer was 'yes'!
Featuring highlights from all 5 Tests over 3 discs, the official highlights of the 2010/2011 Ashes Series on DVD is the best way to relive all the key moments of a memorable and historic Ashes series in Australia.
2010/2011 Ashes Series - The Inside Story (DVD):2010/2011 Ashes Series - The Inside Story on DVD is a 90 minute feature length documentary examining the drama, intrigue and excitement that surrounded the 2010/2011 Ashes series in Australia.
By drawing on a wide range of different sources and perspectives, from players, commentators, journalists, fans - including the Barmy Army -, umpires and the back room staff, The Inside Story gets under the skin of the series and provide an all access view from inside and out.
This comprehensive DVD documentary incorporates a wealth of never before seen footage and behind the scenes action, and employs all the latest technology that surrounds and characterises modern cricket, from “Stump Cam” to “Eagle Eye” in order to tell fans and enthusiasts the complete story of the 2010-11 Ashes series.
2010/2011 Ashes Series - The Inside Story on DVD is the comprehensive story of England's triumphant Ashes winning tour to Australia told by those that were there.
