The 1981 International cricket season was from May 1981 to August 1981.

Season overview International toursStart dateHome teamAway teamResults [Matches]TestODIFCLA3–1 1–2 — —

June Australia in England

ODI series No. Date Home captain Away captain Venue Result ODI 119 4 June Ian Botham Kim Hughes Lord's, London by 6 wickets ODI 120 6 June Ian Botham Kim Hughes Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham by 2 runs ODI 121 8 June Ian Botham Kim Hughes Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds by 71 runsThe Ashes Test series No. Date Home captain Away captain Venue Result Test 903 18–21 June Ian Botham Kim Hughes Trent Bridge, Nottingham by 4 wickets Test 904 2–7 July Ian Botham Kim Hughes Lord's, London Match drawn Test 905 16–21 July Mike Brearley Kim Hughes Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds by 18 runs Test 906 30 Jul–2 August Mike Brearley Kim Hughes Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham by 29 runs Test 907 13–17 August Mike Brearley Kim Hughes Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester by 103 runs Test 908 27 Aug–1 September Mike Brearley Kim Hughes Kennington Oval, London Match drawn

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