This is a superb montage of a great Chappell innings; he was so elegant when on song. Interestingly, it is as memorable for Tony Greig at his peak, as for Chappell. Over the last 40 years in the course of their professional endeavours, the two gentlemen have not been able to escape each other. Thank you very much. I wonder if at some point you might please be able to post a vintage D'Oliveira innings. Thank you again. :-)
HEY YA SHOULD OF SMASHED IAN BOTHAM IN THE CAR PARK MORE mm IN ADELAIDE 5 12 2010 mmm IN GOD WE TRUST YOU IAN AND YOUR THOUGHTS I HATE BOTHAM AS MUCH AS YOU !! YES BOTHAM IS A TOSSER BIG TIME !!!! WE THANK YOU IAN CHAPPELL !! ALOT
Fine, nuggety batsman and a superbly courageous one too. I'd also have him up there as one of the best Aussie players of spin (post-War).
IMHO, the second best Australian captain ever and the way he handled the considerable talents of Lillee, Marsh, his own brother Greg, Thomson and Doug Walters was key in Australian dominance for a fair part of the 1970s. A skipper who'd put his job on the line to back any of his men has to be extraordinary.
Maccamace you are wrong. he's the best commentator for the strategic / tactical aspects of the game. He also was the best capt Oz ever had. and don't give me that Lillee n Thommo excuse. He had them together for less than half the games he captained. He averaged over 50 as captain. Early tests he didnt bat good (averaged 10 in late 60's S Afr tour)
Ian is certainly one of the greats, though Greg was probably the technically better batsman. Ian did, however, make runs whenever his team really needed them, was fearless against pace or spin and instilled an attacking mindset into all the teams he captained. That his average is so much higher as captain also speaks volumes for the bloke. I'm a great admirer.
Ian Chappell was a better player than his brother. He is possibly the best post-war Australian batsman. A stylish strokemaker who absolutely reveled then the going was toughest. The best player of spin bowling I've seen.
ian chappell played the game hard but fair, he speaks his mind but always fairly, he stood up for his players against the board when he was captain, he used his feet beautifully against the spinners and hooked the fast bowlers fearlessly (without a helmet!), he caught everything at first slip, he is a brilliant advocate of attacking cricket, he has spoken out on behalf of aboriginal australians and assylum seekers, "a cricketer of effect rather than graces" as arlott called him. An immortal!!!
I was there as a 13 year old. I remember he ran 5 off one shot. I have lovely cricket memories of that summer with my Father. It seemed to go on forever with the world cup and the Ashes together in one season.
keddw , same age as you in 1975 , gee I wish I was you in england in that endless summer , listened to it in the small hours of the morning with the tranny tucked under me pillow half dreaming of lords , the oval . etc . the last great years of hard test match cricket before the new age swept it away with wsc , tests after are still great but never idealic like this year , great memories hey.
NIce one Isafella. Yes that summer stays in the memory. I was at the Lords test too, Sitting on the boundry. Missed the streaker though. luckily(lol) as I was wandering around outside the Warner stand. Heard the cheers /jeers and came back in but I think they had caught him by then. Great days, Great players on both sides.
In fairness, both Chappell's were brilliant cricketers who tormented England in the 1970's and into the early 1980's. Its just great to be able to retro them on this forum.
Greg was probably more technical and sound but Ian I feel is always the more exciting, courageous one of the lot. What a fine knock by Chappelli! Great, outspoken commentator and brilliant batsman.
Its amazing how Australia managed to top off this set of brothers with the Waughs!
Definitely all of those things. Greg never had to play the great Indian spinners in their heyday as Ian did, dancing twinkle toed down the tracks of Calcutta and Delhi to smother the wiles of EAS Prasanna and BS Bedi at their craftiest. His performances in India led Bill Lawry to describe him as the greatest batsman in the world but the effects of that gruelling tour led to him flopping in South Africa against Pollock and Proctor. Uncouth he may come across as but I would say he is a rebel hero.
is soo much better hearing his bat click than his mouth open.
djbrowndog77 11 months ago 4
This is a superb montage of a great Chappell innings; he was so elegant when on song. Interestingly, it is as memorable for Tony Greig at his peak, as for Chappell. Over the last 40 years in the course of their professional endeavours, the two gentlemen have not been able to escape each other. Thank you very much. I wonder if at some point you might please be able to post a vintage D'Oliveira innings. Thank you again. :-)
bollyBob1980 1 year ago
I was there as a 16yr old. Every time he hit a boundary an Australian supporter shouted "Great shot Greg Chappell... I mean Ian." Good innings.
kevinlovesceri 1 year ago
HEY YA SHOULD OF SMASHED IAN BOTHAM IN THE CAR PARK MORE mm IN ADELAIDE 5 12 2010 mmm IN GOD WE TRUST YOU IAN AND YOUR THOUGHTS I HATE BOTHAM AS MUCH AS YOU !! YES BOTHAM IS A TOSSER BIG TIME !!!! WE THANK YOU IAN CHAPPELL !! ALOT
mrgenuine1111 1 year ago
Fine, nuggety batsman and a superbly courageous one too. I'd also have him up there as one of the best Aussie players of spin (post-War).
IMHO, the second best Australian captain ever and the way he handled the considerable talents of Lillee, Marsh, his own brother Greg, Thomson and Doug Walters was key in Australian dominance for a fair part of the 1970s. A skipper who'd put his job on the line to back any of his men has to be extraordinary.
Imrankniazi 1 year ago
Maccamace you are wrong. he's the best commentator for the strategic / tactical aspects of the game. He also was the best capt Oz ever had. and don't give me that Lillee n Thommo excuse. He had them together for less than half the games he captained. He averaged over 50 as captain. Early tests he didnt bat good (averaged 10 in late 60's S Afr tour)
yaartz 2 years ago
Better captain..but not better batsman...and statistical criteria would agree.
mastertusk 2 years ago
Very fine batsman. Absolutely shit commentator though - takes 10min to point about nothing of any importance.
maccamace 2 years ago
Derek Underwood is one of the bowlers here. What other bowlers are featured? John Snow? Anyone else?
BlitzingPastizzi 2 years ago
@BlitzingPastizzi
Tony Greig
Phil Edmonds
Chris OLD
Bob Woolmer
dlamiss 2 years ago
Cheers for that, dlamiss. When Chappelli got going, he was very good to watch.
BlitzingPastizzi 2 years ago
The only real reason why i like him is because haim and i hve the same name....
shake912 2 years ago
Ian is certainly one of the greats, though Greg was probably the technically better batsman. Ian did, however, make runs whenever his team really needed them, was fearless against pace or spin and instilled an attacking mindset into all the teams he captained. That his average is so much higher as captain also speaks volumes for the bloke. I'm a great admirer.
adam872 2 years ago
Ian Chappell was a better player than his brother. He is possibly the best post-war Australian batsman. A stylish strokemaker who absolutely reveled then the going was toughest. The best player of spin bowling I've seen.
catalanopening 2 years ago
ian chappell played the game hard but fair, he speaks his mind but always fairly, he stood up for his players against the board when he was captain, he used his feet beautifully against the spinners and hooked the fast bowlers fearlessly (without a helmet!), he caught everything at first slip, he is a brilliant advocate of attacking cricket, he has spoken out on behalf of aboriginal australians and assylum seekers, "a cricketer of effect rather than graces" as arlott called him. An immortal!!!
levdt 2 years ago
You either love him or hate him, I guess. With Chappelli (as with Boycott, Miandad and Tony Greig) there is no in-between.
I do believe he was a fine batsman and an inspirational captain, but he comes off as an uncouth bloke in my estimation.
Imrankniazi 2 years ago
I was there as a 13 year old. I remember he ran 5 off one shot. I have lovely cricket memories of that summer with my Father. It seemed to go on forever with the world cup and the Ashes together in one season.
keddw 2 years ago
keddw , same age as you in 1975 , gee I wish I was you in england in that endless summer , listened to it in the small hours of the morning with the tranny tucked under me pillow half dreaming of lords , the oval . etc . the last great years of hard test match cricket before the new age swept it away with wsc , tests after are still great but never idealic like this year , great memories hey.
isafella1 2 years ago 3
NIce one Isafella. Yes that summer stays in the memory. I was at the Lords test too, Sitting on the boundry. Missed the streaker though. luckily(lol) as I was wandering around outside the Warner stand. Heard the cheers /jeers and came back in but I think they had caught him by then. Great days, Great players on both sides.
keddw 2 years ago
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peachjp 3 years ago
Agree one of the best cricketeres ever
Spiritualseeker2007 4 years ago
In fairness, both Chappell's were brilliant cricketers who tormented England in the 1970's and into the early 1980's. Its just great to be able to retro them on this forum.
Tosty99 4 years ago
Well, Greig Chappell was certainly a much better batsman than Ian Chappell.
bublubhuyan 4 years ago
Greg was probably more technical and sound but Ian I feel is always the more exciting, courageous one of the lot. What a fine knock by Chappelli! Great, outspoken commentator and brilliant batsman.
Its amazing how Australia managed to top off this set of brothers with the Waughs!
SATULAL 4 years ago
I'd say Ian was a better player of spin bowling than his brother and mentally tougher to play tenacious knocks.
Quite similar to a Waugh or a Kirsten in that regard.
Imrankniazi 2 years ago
Definitely all of those things. Greg never had to play the great Indian spinners in their heyday as Ian did, dancing twinkle toed down the tracks of Calcutta and Delhi to smother the wiles of EAS Prasanna and BS Bedi at their craftiest. His performances in India led Bill Lawry to describe him as the greatest batsman in the world but the effects of that gruelling tour led to him flopping in South Africa against Pollock and Proctor. Uncouth he may come across as but I would say he is a rebel hero.
levdt 2 years ago
thanks for this classic
kbsanjay 5 years ago