The Man Who Bought Cricket

2022•1 series•Entertainment / Factual

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In 2008, Allen Stanford landed his helicopter at Lord's Cricket Ground with a box containing $20 million and a plan to change cricket forever. However, cricket's would-be saviour was soon revealed to be nothing more than a sophisticated conman.

Episode 1The Man Who Bought Cricket

Allen Stanford lands his helicopter at Lord's with a box containing $20 million and a plan to change cricket forever. (S1, ep 1)

Episode 2The Man Who Bought Cricket

Now bankrupt, Allen spies a new opportunity in Montserrat. However his new venture attracts the attention of US and UK law enforcement agencies. (S1, ep 2)

Episode 3The Man Who Bought Cricket

Allen moves his operation to Antigua where he discovers the power of cricket in the Caribbean. (S1, ep 3)

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