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Coaching India bit more complicated than I thought: Chappell

Coaching India bit more complicated than I thought: Chappell

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Former Australian great Greg Chappell feels that coaching Indian cricket team for two years was a "bit more complicated" than he would have apprehended as there are "so many layers to life in India". "It was perhaps a little bit more complicated than anyone could have imagined. There were so many layers to life in India, let alone cricket. That was pretty hard to expect anyone to master, particularly an outsider," Chappell told ESPN Cricinfo in an interview.

'Surprised' Chappell denies Tendulkar's claims

'Surprised' Chappell denies Tendulkar's claims

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Australia Test great and former India coach Greg Chappell has denied claims that he wanted Rahul Dravid removed as captain just before the 2007 Cricket World Cup.

'Tendulkar was better than Viv Richards'

'Tendulkar was better than Viv Richards'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

Former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe rated batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar higher than the West Indies legend Vivian Richards, saying that he admired the Indian veteran's footwork and his ability to keep things simple.

'Chappell suggested I should take over the captaincy from Dravid'

'Chappell suggested I should take over the captaincy from Dravid'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Dropping a bombshell, Sachin Tendulkar has disclosed that the then India coach Greg Chappell had made a "shocking" suggestion to him to take over India's captaincy from Rahul Dravid months before the 2007 World Cup in West Indies.

We've done away with experimentation after the Chappell era: Dhoni

We've done away with experimentation after the Chappell era: Dhoni

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has ruled out experimenting too much with the team combination in the series against New Zealand.

Clarke could join the elite 13,000-run club: Chappell

Clarke could join the elite 13,000-run club: Chappell

Rediff.com2 Mar 2013

Legendary Greg Chappell has heaped praise on Michael Clarke, saying the responsibility of leading Australia has only got the best out of him and tipped the current skipper to emulate his predecessor Ricky Ponting by scoring 13,000 Test runs.

Chappell's <i>Fierce Focus</i>: 'Fallout with Sachin biggest regret'

Chappell's Fierce Focus: 'Fallout with Sachin biggest regret'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

India's controversial former cricket coach Greg Chappell claims the biggest regret of his tumultuous three-year stint was the fallout with senior batsman Sachin Tendulkar with whom he simply failed to "communicate" properly.

Chappell spills beans on bitter relationship with Ganguly

Chappell spills beans on bitter relationship with Ganguly

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

Former India coach Greg Chappell has revealed details of the tumultuous relationship he shared with former captain Sourav Ganguly.

Cricket Australia sacks Chappell, Hilditch

Cricket Australia sacks Chappell, Hilditch

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

In a major revamp of Australian cricket following a year of debacles, chief selector Andrew Hilditch, selection panel member Greg Chappell, who reportedly drove everyone 'mad' in the national team, and coach Tim Nielsen were sacked on Friday. The overhaul came about after Cricket Australia's board accepted recommendations from the Don Argus review into the team's performance following their Ashes debacle last summer.

Australia players ban Chappell from dressing room

Australia players ban Chappell from dressing room

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Australian cricketers' ationship with national talent manager and full time selector Greg Chappell has broken down to such an extent that he has been banned from their dressing room, especially when the team goes out to bat.

Chappell salutes Dravid's captaincy in new book

Chappell salutes Dravid's captaincy in new book

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Former India coach Greg Chappell has ignited a fresh controversy in his newly-released book on Rahul Dravid, saying had the retired batting great received the same support that he gave other captains, he would have been the country's most successful skipper.

DRS is not foolproof yet: Ganguly

DRS is not foolproof yet: Ganguly

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Saturday welcomed the decision by Leander Paes to participate in next month's Olympics after threatening to pull out for being paired with lower-ranked Vishnu Vardhan.

Chappell a failure in every coaching-related assignment: Ganguly

Chappell a failure in every coaching-related assignment: Ganguly

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

There is no love lost between Sourav Ganguly and former India coach Greg Chappell, but the former Indian captain has taken their feud a step further bycalling the Australian 'mad'.

Chappell not ready to sacrifice experience

Chappell not ready to sacrifice experience

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

Australia have several good young players at their disposal but must resist the temptation to pick too many at the same time, former captain Greg Chappell said on Thursday.

Chappell divulges reasons for fall out with Tendulkar

Chappell divulges reasons for fall out with Tendulkar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

On a television chat show, the former India coach spoke of the issues he had with Indian players, launching a veiled attack on former captain Sourav Ganguly.

Ganguly did not get Chappell coach's job: Gavaskar

Ganguly did not get Chappell coach's job: Gavaskar

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Former India coach Greg Chappell has always acknowleged that Sourav Ganguly's support was one of the reasons he got the coach's job in 2005 but Sunil Gavaskar has sought to put the record straight by saying that it is a 'misconception'.

The only villain in Sachin's biopic

The only villain in Sachin's biopic

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Sachin: A Billion Dreams reveals how Greg Chappell's faulty tactics damaged India's chances in the 2007 World Cup.

'There are lot of reasons to support Clarke'

'There are lot of reasons to support Clarke'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

Highly impressed with Australian stand-in-skipper Michael Clarke's captaincy, the national selector Greg Chappell said that the selection panel was thrilled with his leadership qualities.

Young gun Green picked in Australia's white-ball squad for India series

Young gun Green picked in Australia's white-ball squad for India series

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Australia play India in three One-day internationals in Sydney and Canberra from Nov. 27, followed by three Twenty20's from Dec. 4.

Chappell declines to address Australian team

Chappell declines to address Australian team

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

Former India coach Greg Chappell has declined to address the Australian cricket team ahead of the Test series against Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men despite being invited by current coach Mickey Arthur.

Chappell's plotting won't benefit hosts much: Ganguly

Chappell's plotting won't benefit hosts much: Ganguly

Rediff.com18 Dec 2011

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly feels that Greg Chappell's presence in the Australian dressing room trying to plot the downfall of Indian batsmen, won't be of much benefit to the home team.

Chappell set to 'demystify' Tendulkar for Aussies

Chappell set to 'demystify' Tendulkar for Aussies

Rediff.com17 Dec 2011

Former India coach Greg Chappell will address the out-of-form Australian cricketers before the first Test against India to reveal the chinks in Sachin Tendulkar's armour, according to a report.

Ganguly refuses to comment on Chappell's book

Ganguly refuses to comment on Chappell's book

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has declined to react to the comments made by Greg Chappell in his autobiography Fierce Focus.

Sachin was racked with self-doubt, Chappell claims in new book

Sachin was racked with self-doubt, Chappell claims in new book

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Former India coach Greg Chappell, in a new book, has claimed that cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar was "mentally fragile" at a certain stage of his illustrious career and was beset with "self-doubt".

Why Ganguly on strike is 'good news' for cricket

Why Ganguly on strike is 'good news' for cricket

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar believes that with Sourav Ganguly becoming BCCI president, India would have a strong voice in the ICC, which they can capitalise on to make some changes in the sport

Learning cricket with the legends

Learning cricket with the legends

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

Young reader Vaikunth Seshadri sent us these photographs from Singapore.

Chappell slams ICC for postponing Test Championship

Chappell slams ICC for postponing Test Championship

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Former India coach Greg Chappell has slammed the ICC for postponing the proposed Test Championship from 2013 to 2015, saying the decision is a "shame" as the event needs to be held as soon as possible to save the longer format of the game.

'Chappell's hard work played part in India's success'

'Chappell's hard work played part in India's success'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

World champions India's success is, to an extent, a result of the initiatives taken by their former coach Greg Chappell during his controversy-marred two-year stint with the team, feels outgoing Sri Lanka coach Trevor Bayliss.

Will Chappell do a Ganguly with Ponting?

Will Chappell do a Ganguly with Ponting?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Australia skipper Ricky Ponting is likely to be the primary target of the tough calls that Cricket Australia's first full-time selector Greg Chappell is poised to make.

Chappell in running for Australian selector's job

Chappell in running for Australian selector's job

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Over two decades after he resigned as an Australian Test selector due to the 'archaic structure' of the then cricket administration, former India coach Greg Chappell is in the running to take over the job once again.

Clarke turns to childhood mentor D'Costa for help

Clarke turns to childhood mentor D'Costa for help

Rediff.com26 Jan 2011

Struggling Australian stand-in skipper Michael Clarke has turned to his childhood mentor and Indian-origin coach Neil D'Costa in a bid to revive his batting form ahead of the upcoming World Cup in the sub-continent.

Australia face long haul rebuilding

Australia face long haul rebuilding

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Australia's 14-year domination of international cricket is officially over after they failed in their attempt at a smooth succession plan.

Time under Chappell's reign worst of my career: Zaheer

Time under Chappell's reign worst of my career: Zaheer

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

Indian pace spearhead Zaheer Khan considers the two years with Greg Chappell as national coach the worst of his decade-long career. He says the controversial Australian made him feel unwanted in the team.

'Munaf Patel is spinning the ball these days'

'Munaf Patel is spinning the ball these days'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

West Indies fast bowling legend Andy Roberts is baffled as to why young Indian pacers suddenly lose speed after showing early promise and start 'spinning the ball'. He cites Munaf Patel as a most recent example.

Chappell, Sreesanth down with fever

Chappell, Sreesanth down with fever

Rediff.com9 Feb 2006

They both have throat infection and are feeling feverish, Indian captain Rahul Dravid said.

Chappell rejects Pakistan's coaching offer

Chappell rejects Pakistan's coaching offer

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Former India coach Greg Chappell has turned down an offer to take up the reins of Pakistan's embattled cricket team, saying that he does not intend to coach at the international level anymore.

Pakistan looking for a foreign coach

Pakistan looking for a foreign coach

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

Nearly 14 months after firing Australian coach Geoff Lawson, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is again looking for a foreign coach. PCB chairman Ejaz Butt on Monday confirmed on a television show that he is in talks with some foreign coaches.

Australia cannot waste talent like India: Chappell

Australia cannot waste talent like India: Chappell

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Former India cricket coach and Australia's national selector Greg Chappell has said that his country does not have the liberty to waste talents like India, which has a rich reserve pool.

'Watson critical to Australia's success'

'Watson critical to Australia's success'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Cricket Australia (CA) selector and former India coach, Greg Chappell believes that Shane Watson is the most important component of Kangaroo's bid to defend the upcoming World Cup in the sub-continent.

Adani says Queensland govt supports coal mine project

Adani says Queensland govt supports coal mine project

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The statement came a day after cricket legends Ian and Greg Chappell and few other prominent Australians urged Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani to abandon the mine project