Official souvenir programme and statistical guide produced by the Australian Broadcasting Commission for the 1979–80 Australian cricket season, covering the tours of both England and the West Indies.
 
The booklet was designed to accompany ABC Radio’s famous national cricket broadcasts and contains a detailed guide to the summer’s international and domestic fixtures, including:
Full Test match schedules
Domestic cricket fixtures including Sheffield Shield and limited-overs competitions
Team lists and player biographies
Statistical tables for Australia, England and the West Indies
Test match ground dimensions and playing conditions
Historical commentary and radio broadcasting notes
 
The publication captures a pivotal period in international cricket featuring the formidable West Indies side captained by Clive Lloyd, alongside emerging fast-bowling greats including Malcolm Marshall, Michael Holding, and Andy Roberts. The tour also included England players such as Ian Botham and Geoffrey Boycott.
 
Well illustrated with player portraits and action photography, the booklet reflects the era when ABC Radio’s cricket commentary dominated Australian sports broadcasting. These ABC Cricket Books were issued annually from the 1950s through the 1980s as radio companion guides for Australian cricket broadcasts.
 
The 1979–80 edition is a great collectible, documenting the rise of the dominant West Indies fast-bowling era under Clive Lloyd.