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‘I can be a fool once, not twice’: Sourav Ganguly rejected Greg Chappell’s Imran Khan appeal, was approached in 2011 too

‘I can be a fool once, not twice’: Sourav Ganguly rejected Greg Chappell’s Imran Khan appeal, was approached in 2011 too

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Most old wounds heal with time, but in Sourav Ganguly’s case, it seems the Greg Chappell chapter will always remain one of the most bitter experiences of his life. How else do you explain that, even 20 years after the Chappell Ganguly saga unfolded, the former India captain refuses to forgive the Australian for what transpired during those 12 tumultuous months in 2005-06? Chappell barely seems to exist for Ganguly. In fact, Ganguly revealed that when the former Australia coach reached out to him in February, seeking his support for a petition urging medical care for the jailed Imran Khan, the former BCCI chief did not reply. Sourav Ganbuly and Greg Chappell in the mid 2000s (AFP) “Yes, but I don’t answer him,” Ganguly told senior sports journalist Gautam Bhattacharya on the AddaGBPodcast when asked if he too received Chappell’s interest in signing the petition. “I don’t answer people who are not honest. You may have opinions. You may feel that someone is not a good player or an average player, but I don’t like …

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi humiliating great bowlers exposes cricket’s systemic ills: Greg Chappell

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi humiliating great bowlers exposes cricket’s systemic ills: Greg Chappell

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4 min readJun 8, 2026 09:02 PM IST While there is reason to celebrate the sheer brilliance of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, one must also look at how the teenager’s effortless evisceration of some of the most accomplished bowlers exposes a worrying direction that cricket is headed towards, according to former Australia captain Greg Chappell. Chappell, considered one of the greatest batters of all time and India’s head coach from 2005 to 2007, said that Sooryavanshi’s success shows that “the modern environment has been engineered to make bowling extinct”. Chappell admitted that he is mightily impressed with Sooryavanshi, comparing the teenager to some of the greats of the game. “In his elegant downswing and flawless balance, there are distinct echoes of the great Graeme Pollock and the incomparable Sir Garfield Sobers. When he slashes across the line or lofts over extra cover, one glimpses the ferocious, instinctive genius of Brian Lara, combined with the devastating, ball-one intent of Adam Gilchrist,” said Chappell in his column for ESPNCricinfo. “It is a classic, pure method being deployed with contemporary …

‘Panic is not the answer’: Greg Chappell offers advice to England after 8-wicket loss to Australia in 2025-26 Ashes Test at Perth | Cricket News

‘Panic is not the answer’: Greg Chappell offers advice to England after 8-wicket loss to Australia in 2025-26 Ashes Test at Perth | Cricket News

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Former Australian captain Greg Chappell has urged England not to panic and remain calm, following a thumping eight-wicket loss in the 2025-26 Ashes series opener at Perth on Saturday. The 77-year-old said that the visitors needed to sit down and discuss what had gone wrong, with Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum taking charge of plotting a comeback in the series. Chappell reiterated that Stokes and his men needed to shut out the outside noise and prevent themselves from making wrong calls before the next match. “Panic is not the answer. Cold, calm discussion must take place, grounded in the unvarnished truth of the situation. McCullum and Stokes hold the leadership keys because they alone know the full extent of the structural damage, the vulnerabilities, and crucially, which areas of the edifice remain sound. The structure is sound enough to escape. But England must not listen to the shouts; they must learn the lessons. Only then can they hope to get back on the course, lest the race be over before the end of the first …

Greg Chappell on Harry Brook: ‘He reminds me very much of Sachin Tendulkar…’ | Cricket News

Greg Chappell on Harry Brook: ‘He reminds me very much of Sachin Tendulkar…’ | Cricket News

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Harry Brook is touted as the generational talent coming up in world cricket. Already in his short career, he has managed to pull off some marathon innings. However, the upcoming Ashes Down Under might be the biggest Test Brook has faced. Former Australian cricketer Greg Chappell, in his column for ESPNCricinfo, noted that Brook’s trigger moments have reminded the 77-year-old of India’s Sachin Tendulkar. “I’ve watched him bat, as I say, on television. He reminds me very much of Sachin Tendulkar in the early part of his career. Very minimal movement early on, picks off the angles very well, and can score off most deliveries,” Chappell wrote. Story continues below this ad “Brook has the tools to be one of England’s finest batters, arguably their most destructive, in the modern era,” he added. Still getting over India series Earlier, red-ball vice-captain Brook, in his own words, is still trying to get over the intense India series earlier in the year. The India vs England 5-match Anderson Tendulkar Trophy series started from June and ended in …

Virat Kohli Hailed As ‘Most Influential Figure’ Ahead Of Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni. Reason…

Virat Kohli Hailed As ‘Most Influential Figure’ Ahead Of Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni. Reason…

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Australian batting great Greg Chappell feels Virat Kohli’s Test retirement “marks the end of a thunderous era” in which he managed to “eclipse” the great Sachin Tendulkar in terms of making a cultural and psychological impact on India’s cricketing identity. Writing in his column for ‘ESPNCricinfo’, Chappell, a former India head coach said Kohli’s over a decade long career in the format that began in 2011, was a “reign forged in grit, fire, and audacity.” “It closes the chapter on the most transformative figure in Indian cricket since Sachin Tendulkar; perhaps Kohli even eclipses him in terms of cultural influence and psychological impact on India’s cricketing identity,” Chappell wrote. “Kohli, the incandescent heart of Indian cricket for over a decade, did not just score runs. He redefined expectations, challenged conventions, and symbolised the self-assured, unapologetic India of the 21st century,” he added. The 36-year-old Kohli announced his retirement on Monday, declaring that he is walking away with a heart full of gratitude even though it was not an easy decision to make. “Virat …

‘Virat Kohli- The most Australian non-Australian’- Greg Chappell | Cricket News

‘Virat Kohli- The most Australian non-Australian’- Greg Chappell | Cricket News

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Virat Kohli’s retirement has attracted praises in bulk and Australian batting legend Greg Chappell has called his career in test format a “reign forged in grit, fire, and audacity.” ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Writing in his column for ‘ESPNCricinfo’, Chappell, a former India head coach said that Kohli’s retirement from test marks end of a thunderous era where he managed to eclipse great Sachin Tendulkar in terms of making a cultural and psychological impact on India’s cricketing identity. “It closes the chapter on the most transformative figure in Indian cricket since Sachin Tendulkar; perhaps Kohli even eclipses him in terms of cultural influence and psychological impact on India’s cricketing identity,” Chappell wrote. Story continues below this ad “Kohli, the incandescent heart of Indian cricket for over a decade, did not just score runs. He redefined expectations, challenged conventions, and symbolised the self-assured, unapologetic India of the 21st century,” he added. Former Indian skipper Kohli announced his retirement on Monday via social media ending his illustrious test career with 9230 runs from 123 tests and a …

“Talent Can’t Be Bubble-Wrapped”: Australia Great Urges BCCI To Look After Vaibhav Suryavanshi

“Talent Can’t Be Bubble-Wrapped”: Australia Great Urges BCCI To Look After Vaibhav Suryavanshi

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Rajasthan Royals’ 14-year-old prodigy, Vaibhav Suryavanshi took everyone by surprise with his fantastic century against Gujarat Titans. Suryavanshi scored a 35-ball-ton during RR’s eight-wicket win against GT in the IPL 2025 match in Jaipur. It was a historic knock as Suryavanshi became the youngest and the fastest Indian to register a century in the IPL. As the good wishes came in from the all-over the world for the Bihar-born batter, Australia’s legendary cricketer Greg Chappell insisted that BCCI should take certain measures to focus on Suryavanshi’s growth. Chappell went to compare Suryavanshi’s situation to Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambi’s case and stated that a proper balance should be maintained between success and fame.  “Sachin Tendulkar succeeded as a teenager not simply due to talent but because of a solid support system – a stoic temperament, a wise coach, a family that protected him from the circus. On the other hand, Vinod Kambli, equally talented and perhaps more flamboyant, struggled to balance fame and discipline. His fall was as dramatic as his rise. Prithvi Shaw …

Sourav Ganguly gatecrashes Khakee: The Bengal Chapter ‘shoot’, channels rage against Greg Chappell in ‘audition’. Watch | Web Series

Sourav Ganguly gatecrashes Khakee: The Bengal Chapter ‘shoot’, channels rage against Greg Chappell in ‘audition’. Watch | Web Series

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Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly showcased his acting skills in a promo for the upcoming series Khakee: The Bengal Chapter, where he played the role of a police officer. In a nod to his past, Sourav revisited his infamous rivalry with former Australian cricketer and coach Greg Chappell, who took over as Indian cricket coach from 2005 to 2007. Also read: Interview | Khakee The Bengal Chapter star Saswata Chaterjee: ‘A housefull board is more important than Oscars to me’ Sourav Ganguly in a promo for Khakee: The Bengal Chapter. Sourav Ganguly takes a swing at acting On Monday, Netflix released a promo for the upcoming series, which featured Sourav. The video begins with a surprise visit from Sourav, who crashes the set of the web series and offers to take on a role. The show’s creator briefs Sourav on a character that perfectly aligns with his bold personality – an “honest and aggressive” police officer. He is seen taking on the opportunity. Following this, Sourav is seen gearing up to film an emotionally …

Sourav Ganguly’s New Promo For Netflix Takes A Dig At History With Greg Chappell – Video

Sourav Ganguly’s New Promo For Netflix Takes A Dig At History With Greg Chappell – Video

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Former Indian cricket team skipper Sourav Ganguly turned cop for the recent promotional video for Netflix’s web series  ‘Khakee: The Bengal Chapter’. In the promo released on Monday, Ganguly was seen in a police uniform and acting out several scenes with the instructions coming from the director. When the director asked him to show aggression, he remembers his history with former India coach Greg Chappell and instantly gets fired up. This was a clear dig at their shared history as the tussle between the two during the 2000s was quite well known. Over the years, Ganguly has spoken openly about Chappell’s tenure as head coach and the negative impact it had on Indian cricket. The Bengal Tiger meets The Bengal Chapter Watch Khakee: The Bengal Chapter, out 20 March, only on Netflix. #KhakeeTheBengalChapterOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/OnrrWtHE9b — Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) March 17, 2025 Meanwhile, veteran batter Faf du Plessis has been appointed as the vice-captain of Delhi Capitals for the upcoming 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The franchise shared the news through …

Ex-India Coach Greg Chappell Accused Of ‘Leaking Information’, Found ‘Resistance From Seniors’, Did Not Respect Indian Culture

Ex-India Coach Greg Chappell Accused Of ‘Leaking Information’, Found ‘Resistance From Seniors’, Did Not Respect Indian Culture

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In the history of ODI World Cups, rarely has an edition turned out to be as poor as the 2007 edition in West Indies. India were the runners-up of the 2003 edition and were expected to do well in 2007 too. However, what happened was exact opposite. India could not go past the initial stage from a group that had Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Bermuda. India could win only one game against Bermuda and were knocked out. Greg Chappell was the coach in that edition and former India player Robin Uthappa said that the environment of the team was not not good.  “Us team ka mahool bahut kharab tha (The environment of that team was very bad). What I like about cricket the most is that there is a magic in making 15 stars play and work towards one direction. At the ODI World Cup, an Aussies was out coach.   “As a youngster, Greg Chappell was very good to me. I just entered the team. I was young, and he used to …