The first season centers on the aftermath of the 2018 "sandpapergate" ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, which saw captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner banned from the sport. Tasked with a massive "rescue mission," new head coach and captain Tim Paine aimed to rebuild the team's integrity and elite status. Season 1 Highlights (2018–2019)
The series captures the team's first-ever home Test series loss to India and grueling tours in the UAE. The Test A New Era for Australia's Team
Reviewers from The Guardian and IMDb have praised the series for its unprecedented, "fly-on-the-wall" access to dressing room meetings and personal player struggles, making it a compelling study of leadership under pressure. The Test: A New Era for Australia's Team - IMDb The first season centers on the aftermath of
The narrative peaks with Smith and Warner rejoining the squad for the 2019 Cricket World Cup and the thrilling Ashes series in England, where Australia ultimately retained the urn. The Series Evolution Reviewers from The Guardian and IMDb have praised
Langer and Paine introduced a new ethical code of conduct, emphasizing "character over cover drives".