Ex-cricketers remember ``visionary`` Greig

Last Updated: Saturday, December 29, 2012, 16:22

Former Australian cricket captain Bill Lawry recalls his first meeting with former England cricketer Tony Greig – the man who would become his commentary box offsider for more than three decades. "He said to me: ``Aren`t you the captain of Australia that lost 4-0 against South Africa?``, Lawry said.

Mumbai Club gets new pavilion

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 25, 2012, 11:59

Dadar Union Sports Club, which has produced legendary cricketers like Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar, got a new pavilion, something that was long overdue.

Cowan hits back at Chappell for suggesting Warner-Watson Test opening partnership

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 14:53

Ed Cowan has hit back at Ian Chappell and defended his right to wear the baggy green after being snubbed by the former Test skipper in his choice of Australia`s premier Test XI.

‘Best batsman need not be no. 3 in any cricket squad’, says Chappell

Last Updated: Sunday, December 9, 2012, 15:25

Cricket legend Ian Chappell believes that Australia`s batting order was compromised by Ricky Ponting agreeing to a demotion and Michael Clarke`s reluctance to move up.

Chappell questions Johnson, Hughes place in Oz squad

Last Updated: Sunday, December 9, 2012, 14:59

Former Australian cricket captain and commentator Ian Chappell has given his considered opinion about the present national squad, showered accolade and praise on some, questioning the credentials of others, and in overall terms, suggesting to the national selectors to pull up their socks and select the best that Australia has offer for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka.

‘Pattinson-Clarke partnership reminiscent of ‘feared’ Lillee-Chappell alliance’

Last Updated: Friday, November 16, 2012, 12:14

Former Test bowler Rodney Hogg believes young quick James Pattinson and Australia captain Michael Clarke’s partnership reminds him of the legendary Dennis Lillee and Ian Chappell alliance, which was one of world’s most feared strike force in the 1970s and early 80’s.

Ponting reveals his greatest ‘satisfaction and disappointment’ as Australian captain

Last Updated: Sunday, October 28, 2012, 19:01

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has revealed his greatest satisfaction and disappointment as captain, as he sat down for a tete-e-tete with cricket legend Ian Chappell.

‘Realist’ Ponting says will walk away before being dropped from Oz squad

Last Updated: Sunday, October 28, 2012, 18:55

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has said that he would rather walk away than allow the selectors to drop him from the Australian squad.

My current focus is on India `A` tour to New Zealand: Chand

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 28, 2012, 18:52

His sterling performance at the junior level might have brought him in contention for a slot in the senior side but India`s under-19 World Cup winning captain Unmukt Chand today said that he is not looking too far ahead and wants to do well for India A in the next tournament.

Cricket needs Raina and Bairstow`s success in Tests: Chappell

Last Updated: Sunday, June 17, 2012, 17:43

If players like Suresh Raina fails in Test cricket due to lack of technique against short pitched deliveries, it would be a big loss for the game, former Australian captain Ian Chappell has said.

Clayton Watson excited about playing Ian Chappell in `Howzat`

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 12:29

Young actor Clayton Watson is thrilled to don the role of former Australian captain Ian Chappell - a key figure behind origin of World Series Cricket in 1976 - in Channel 9’s eagerly-awaited mini-series Howzat.

Time for Tendulkar to introspect: Chappell

Last Updated: Saturday, March 3, 2012, 19:51

Former Australia cricket captain Ian Chappell said India`s batting great Sachin Tendulkar has to take a look at himself and ask if he is playing the game for the right reason.