Ian Chappell

Legendary Australian cricket captain and highly respected media commentator

When world cricket's finest captains are discussed, Ian Chappell's name is invariably among the front-runners.

Ian Chappell made his Test debut against Pakistan in Melbourne in 1964 and played his final Test against England on the same ground 16 years later. He scored 5,345 runs at 42.42 in his 75 Test appearances, including 14 centuries, with a highest score of 196 against Pakistan in Adelaide in 1972. In Tests, his leg spinners returned him 20 wickets and his safe slips hands 105 catches. In the 262 first-class matches he played for South Australia, Ian Chappell scored 19,680 runs, including 59 centuries, at 48.35, took 176 wickets and held 312 catches.

With his playing days behind him, the 1976 Wisden Cricketer of the Year focused on a new career - as a cricket commentator and writer. He has excelled at both.

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Key Points

Ian Chappell is one of Australia's most successful cricket captain of all time.
Chappell represented Australia at the highest level for 16 years.
In 1976 Chappell was awarded the Wisden Cricketer of the Year.
Since retiring Chappell has become one of Australia's most loved cricket personalities and commentators.

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