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Greg Chappell
NameGreg Chappell
CaptionGreg Chappell in 1981
FullnameGregory Stephen Chappell
Birth date7 August 1948
Birth placeUnley, South Australia
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium
RoleTop-order batsman
FamilyIan Chappell (brother), Trevor Chappell (brother), Martin Chappell (brother)
Club1South Australia
Year11966–1973
Club2Queensland
Year21973–1984
Club3Somerset
Year31968–1969
Club4World Series Cricket
Year41977–1979
CountryAustralia
Testdebutdate11 December
Testdebutyear1970
TestdebutagainstEngland
Lasttestdate6 January
Lasttestyear1984
LasttestagainstPakistan
Odidebutdate24 August
Odidebutyear1971
OdidebutagainstEngland
Lastodidate8 February
Lastodiyear1983
LastodiagainstNew Zealand
Source[https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/greg-chappell-4690 Cricinfo]

Greg Chappell. Gregory Stephen Chappell is a former Australian cricketer and captain, widely regarded as one of the finest batsmen of his generation. A member of the illustrious Chappell family, he played 87 Test matches and 74 One Day Internationals for Australia between 1970 and 1984, captaining the side in 48 Tests. Renowned for his elegant and technically sound batting, he later served as a national selector and a controversial coach of the India national cricket team.

Early life and family

Born in Unley, South Australia, he was the second of four sons to Martin Chappell and Jeanne Chappell, growing up in a deeply cricketing family. He was educated at Prince Alfred College in Adelaide, where his prodigious talent was first nurtured. His elder brother, Ian Chappell, would also captain Australia, while his younger brothers Trevor Chappell and Martin Chappell played first-class cricket, cementing the family's legacy in the sport.

Playing career

He made his Sheffield Shield debut for South Australia in 1966 and his Test debut against England at The Gabba in 1970, scoring a century. A prolific run-scorer, he amassed 7,110 Test runs at an average of 53.86, including 24 centuries, with a highest score of 247 not out against New Zealand at the Brisbane Cricket Ground. He was a key figure in World Series Cricket, playing for the Australian side and later represented Queensland with distinction.

Captaincy

He succeeded his brother Ian Chappell as captain of Australia in 1975, leading the team through a transitional period. His tenure included notable series victories, such as the 1977 Ashes win in England and a hard-fought contest against the West Indies in 1979–80. He captained Australia in the inaugural Cricket World Cup final in 1975 and led them to victory in the 1983 World Cup. His captaincy was marked by tactical acumen, though it was also overshadowed by the infamous underarm bowling incident of 1981.

Post-playing career

After retiring in 1984, he moved into coaching, commentary, and administration. He served as a national selector for Cricket Australia and had a high-profile but tumultuous stint as the coach of the India national cricket team from 2005 to 2007. He has also worked as a batting consultant for various teams, including Cricket South Africa, and has been a prominent television analyst for networks like the Nine Network and Channel Seven.

Controversies

His career was punctuated by several major controversies. The most infamous was his instruction to his brother Trevor Chappell to bowl an underarm delivery in a ODI against New Zealand, an act widely condemned as against the spirit of cricket. His tenure as coach of India was highly divisive, marked by public disputes with senior players like Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid, and allegations of fostering a divisive atmosphere within the team.

Legacy and honours

He is remembered as one of Australia's greatest batsmen and a successful captain. In 2002, he was inducted into the prestigious ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. He was also named in the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame and was selected as one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1973. His elegant cover drive and impeccable technique have influenced generations of cricketers, and despite the controversies, his contributions to the game in Australia and globally remain profoundly significant.

Category:1948 births Category:Living people Category:Australian cricketers Category:Australia Test cricketers Category:Australia One Day International cricketers Category:Captains of the Australia national cricket team