The 1989 English cricket season was the 90th in which the County Championship had been an official competition.
Australia re-emerged as a world-class team having struggled for most of the previous 12 years.
Under the leadership of Allan Border, a very fine team had been forged that included Steve Waugh, Mark Taylor, Ian Healy, David Boon and Merv Hughes.
They regained the Ashes by defeating England 4-0.
Worcestershire won the County Championship.