Ian Chappell

'Unless the mind is sharp and decisive, the body falters': Greg Chappell on Virat Kohli

June 06, 2025 7:54 pm

'When instinct gives way to hesitation, and confidence turns into caution, it becomes clear that the first place to look is inward,' Chappell wrote

Could Afghanistan hold a Test series in their strife-torn country?: Ian Chappell

January 26, 2025 6:56 pm

In September 2023 Afghanistan's Test against New Zealand was to be hosted in Greater Noida, however, the game did not even see a single ball being delivered because of the poor infrastructure at the stadium as the pre-match preparations were interrupted by rain

Virat Kohli ended the Australia series with a lowly 190 runs at a 23.75 average. (AP)

Virat Kohli needs to stop his senseless antics and improve his consistency before England tour: Ian Chappell

January 13, 2025 7:16 pm

Virat Kohli and India captain Rohit Sharma have come under heavy criticism following the string of low-scores and a Border-Gavaskar Trophy series defeat after 10 years.

Kohli only totalled five runs in the Mumbai Test, ending the series with 93 runs at a 15.50 average. (BCCI)

'Virat Kohli's indecisive footwork a concern ahead of Australia tour': Ian Chappell

November 04, 2024 12:28 pm

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell highlighted Kohli's indecisive footwork as the major concern before the upcooming Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

Ian Chappell calls Rishabh Pant 'ideal keeper' for Australia but with some riders

September 22, 2024 10:04 pm

Pant played his first Test against Bangladesh since his horrific accident in December of 2022

IND vs ENG: Ian Chappell lambasts Root's Bazball approach, 'had a bloody fine record playing normally'

February 21, 2024 8:40 am

Even England captain Ben Stokes admitted that Root’s first-innings dismissal against Bumrah was a pivotal moment in the match.

Ian Chappell on Test match cricket in 2024

In aftermath of the Cape Town rapid-fire Test, former Australia captain Ian Chappell bats for trimming down format to four days

January 14, 2024 8:00 pm

Chappell, who played 75 Tests for Australia from 1964 to 1980, also spoke in favor of trimming the Tests from five to four days, a necessary move born out of "a lack of competitiveness" among a lot of Test playing teams.

I think Babar's a very good player… but it's typical of Pakistan, they change captains: Ian Chappell on Pak captaincy saga

November 24, 2023 4:42 pm

Having started off their World Cup campaign with back-to-back wins, Pakistan lost track in the middle of the league stage as they lost four games in a row, including a first-ever loss to Afghanistan in the 50-overs format resulting in Babar stepping down as captain

Moeen Ali in his prime was never much of a bowling or batting threat to AUS: Ian Chappell

July 16, 2023 8:33 pm

The fourth Test gets underway at Manchester from July 19. Australia are leading the series 2-1 after their victory at Headingley and Lord's before England scraped back a victory in Leeds.

'I think his commentary is the worst, boring as hell': Ian Chappell and Ian Botham rekindle feud

June 26, 2023 11:17 am

Over the years, Botham and Chappell have traded barbs in the media and on commentary