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Ian Chappell Appreciation thread

TheParraboy

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Chappelli , death, planning his funeral 😮

Very good and raw interview

Plus his usual Chappellisms







 

Bazal

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Even in death, he'll still be too good to ever be hit by the ball.

Not even by John Snow
 

TheParraboy

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oh no



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Australian cricket icon Ian Chappell has pulled the pin on his illustrious journalism career after more than five decades.
The 81-year-old last pulled on the pads in 1980, but following his retirement from professional cricket he established himself as one of the sport’s most iconic broadcasters and writers.

And while after his illustrious cricket career finished, he was best known for his career behind the mic, behind a computer is arguably where he shone even more.

“Talented magazine and later website owner Eric Beecher gave me my first writing job in 1973,” Chappell wrote on Sunday.

“He later organised a meeting with Graham Perkin, the editor of The Age, who contracted me to write for the newspaper.

“When we first met, Perkin asked if I’d like a ghostwriter. I said I’d like to write my own stuff for six weeks and he could then judge. I never heard from Perkin, so consequently, writing has been all my own work. Sadly, Perkin died way too young, at age 45.

“I’m extremely grateful to my bosses of more than two decades, Clayton Murzello of Mid-Day and Sambit Bal from Cricinfo; they’ve given me free rein and plenty of encouragement.

“For around 40 years I’ve been writing on a computer. The improvement over using a typewriter is mainly the ease of being able to cut and paste. It’s a big advance on having to discard, then rewrite copy paper.

“However, the time has come to close the writing section of my computer. I wish each and every one who has helped and befriended me along the way all the best in their future endeavours.”

Chappell made his Test debut against Pakistan in 1964. He scored 5345 Test runs in 75 matches, including 30 as captain and is considered one of the greatest players to ever represent Australia.
 

Fangs

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Long goodbye from Ian?

He retired from commentating last year. What else does he have left that requires him to retire?
 

TheParraboy

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Long goodbye from Ian?

He retired from commentating last year. What else does he have left that requires him to retire?

Turning 82 in September

I would say his next retirement is life itself

Hopefully he has a few good quality years left, doing what he enjoys at his pace
 

simmo1

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https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/...wn-the-pen-and-pack-away-the-computer-1474231

Smith also added, "No column is enhanced by alcohol."

I observed that rule almost exclusively, but having just retired from cricket, I forgot it once in my early days of journalism. I met a few mates in the bar as the game was interrupted by rain. After having a few beers I suddenly realised the game might be called off but I still had to file a column.

With a copy-taker exhorting me to hurry, I finally finished the column despite my fingers missing the correct key a number of times. I read it the next morning and it was absolute codswallop, so I decided never to drink again before finishing my column.

Still room for one last codswallop in his last article.
 

Twizzle

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on the positive side, he was a good cricketer, an excellent back foot player

watch these highlights, he's on the back foot before they let the ball go

 

simmo1

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To be honest, in hindsight his commentary wasn't too bad either. Yeah, he oversimplified and understated everything, but I'll take that over the likes of Howie or Haydross screaming into the mic that these are "CRUCIAL RUNS" or we have a "BIG OVER COMING UP".

I'll go get my horse blanket.
 

JJ

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on the positive side, he was a good cricketer, an excellent back foot player

watch these highlights, he's on the back foot before they let the ball go

he was a very very fine bat, and by all accounts (to be fair many were his) a great captain too
 

Pippen94

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Book about Chappell winning shield in 1975/76 after first international retirement is good read. Chappell's views have become more outdated in recent times. Wanted less international teams and dismissed players who are odi & t20 specialists at world cups. Ex players who are like "players were better in my day," hurt sports. See Charles Barkley and NBA..
 
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