MELBOURNE, 4 December 2023: Prime Video is gearing up to showcase the third season of its acclaimed documentary series, ‘The Test,’ focusing on the tumultuous 2023 Ashes series in England and its emotional impact on the Australian men’s cricket team. Produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Cricket Australia, and Whooshka Media, this documentary is set to globally premiere on Prime Video in 2024. Executive producers Mish Armstrong, Adrian Brown, and Richard Ostroff, along with co-directors Sheldon Wynne and Brown, bring audiences an exclusive look at the behind-the-scenes stories of the iconic sporting moments during the challenging tour.
The upcoming season delves into the gripping 2023 ICC World Test Championship Final, where the Australian team emerged victorious. Exclusive to over 240 countries and territories, ‘The Test’ Season Three offers an intimate exploration of the Australian men’s cricket team as they face formidable opponents—India, led by the legendary Virat Kohli, and England, showcasing their hyper-aggressive “BazBall” style of play under Ben Stokes.
The narrative unfolds, revealing untold, emotional, and personal stories of the players as they navigate hostile crowds, ruthless opponents, and the pressure of a legacy-defining tour. Captain Pat Cummins, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon, and Alex Carey reflect on pivotal moments, balancing the demands of excelling in cricket’s highest echelons with their cherished roles as fathers, sons, and husbands.
Hushidar Kharas, Head of Prime Video Australia and New Zealand, expresses anticipation for the clash of “BazBall” against the world’s best test bowling lineup, declaring the 2023 Ashes as the most closely contested and memorable in recent times.
Richard Ostroff, Head of Broadcasting and Production at Cricket Australia, highlights the series’ ability to capture the intense tussle between Australia and India in the World Test Championship Final and the behind-the-scenes drama of the 2023 Ashes.
Directors Adrian Brown and Sheldon Wynne of Whooshka Media, known for the success of Season Two, promise riveting moments and emotional stories that reveal the significance of the tour to the Australian men’s cricket team.
Prime members can enjoy the series on various devices through the Prime Video app, with the option to download episodes for offline viewing. Prime Video, available in Australia at AU$9.99/month, continues its successful partnership with Cricket Australia, offering cricket fans innovative coverage of world-class cricket over the next four years. ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice expresses excitement about this partnership, anticipating innovative coverage for cricket fans in Australia.
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