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Ian Michael Chappell (born 26 September 1943) is a former cricketer who played for South Australia and Australia. He captained Australia between 1971 and 1975 before taking a central role in the breakaway World Series Cricket organisation.
Ian Chappell fashioned an Australian team in his own image between 1971 and 1975: aggressive, resourceful and insouciant. A dauntless batsman partial to the hook and pull, he inherited the post...
May 5, 2024 · Why batting first has almost always made sense in crunch games in long-form cricket. Fielding on winning the toss, as captains did repeatedly at the end of the Sheffield Shield recently, almost ...
Born on September 26, 1943, Ian Chappell is regarded as one of the greatest Australian captains, leading the team between 1971 and 1975 before joining World Series Cricket. He created a team of aggressive and resourceful players and under him, Australia never lost a Test series.
Aug 15, 2022 · After a celebrated commentary career spanning 45 years, Ian Chappell has decided to put down his mic. The 78-year-old former Australia captain, who is widely admired for his incisive views on...
The Australian captain responsible for beginning the practice of sledging, Ian Chappell is the eldest of the three Chappell brothers to play for Australia.
Aug 16, 2022 · Ian Chappell played 75 Tests including 30 as captain before becoming a member of Channel Nine's famous commentary team. He said recent health issues contributed to his decision to retire. Known ...
Aug 16, 2022 · Former Australian cricket captain Ian Chappell has called an end to his 45-year commentary career, retiring from a glittering career behind the microphone.
Ian Chappell was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1986 as an Athlete Member for his contribution to the sport of cricket. The name of Ian Chappell is always one of the first mentioned whenever Australia’s greatest Test captains are discussed.
Ian Chappell took three catches as England made 302 in their second dig. Chasing 223 for victory, Australia’s innings never got going, with Keith Stackpole the only player to pass 30.
