This era covers Australia's rise to the peak of international cricket. It follows the team's dominance, legendary players, major rivalries with teams such as India and England, and the challenges that came with maintaining success while a new generation began to emerge.
Australia dominates world cricket; India emerges as a major challenger and the new T20 format begins changing cricket.
Australia's leadership succession; India takes a different approach and a new Indian leader begins transforming the team.
Shane Warne reaches 700 Test wickets, Glenn McGrath joins an elite group, and major innings from Steve Waugh and Michael Vaughan.
England puts Australia under pressure; India vs Pakistan produces a major high-stakes match; an underdog makes a bid for victory in Hobart.
Brett Lee's debut, Brett Lee vs Shoaib Akhtar, and Elyse Perry beginning her international career.
Australia's Ashes struggles and subsequent battles; Brian Lara vs Glenn McGrath and Brett Lee vs Sachin Tendulkar.
Matthew Hayden's extraordinary batting, Darren Gough's milestone and Sachin Tendulkar's comeback.
The controversial Australia–India Test, allegations of player vilification, and Shane Warne's problems with cricket administrators.
Adam Gilchrist's revolutionary ODI batting/keeping, Sanath Jayasuriya's pinch-hitting and Jacques Kallis' all-round ability.
Glenn McGrath and Jason Gillespie rescuing Australia with the bat; Matthew Hayden–Justin Langer opening partnership; Rahul Dravid–VVS Laxman.
Wasim Akram's final appearances, an Indian bowling great's Australian campaign, and the emotional retirements of three Australian legends.