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Controversial Ex Indian Cricket Team Coach Greg Chappell Facing Financial Struggle; Friends Raise Funds | Cricket News
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Controversial Ex Indian Cricket Team Coach Greg Chappell Facing Financial Struggle; Friends Raise Funds | Cricket News

[ad_1] Cricket legend Greg Chappell has revealed going through a financial struggle with his friends pitching in to set up an online fundraising platform to "enhance his last few years", according to a report. The 75-year-old former Australia captain, who also had a controversial stint as the head coach of the Indian team from 2005-2007, admitted that he is doing fine but is certainly not living a life of luxury as a result of his cricketing career. "I'm not on the bones of my a**e," Chappell told News Corp."I certainly don't want it to sound like we're in desperate straits, because we're not - but we're not living in luxury either. I think most people assume that, because we played cricket, that we are all living in the lap of luxury. While I'm certainly not crying poor, we're not reapi...
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“If He Is Able To Do That…”: Ex-India Coach’s Timely Advice For Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News
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“If He Is Able To Do That…”: Ex-India Coach’s Timely Advice For Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News

[ad_1] Greg Chappell urged Jasprit Bumrah to take "one ball at a time" approach.© TwitterStar India pacer Jasprit Bumrah returned to action on Friday after being on the sidelines for nearly 11 months due to a back issue. Bumrah, who successfully underwent a surgery earlier this year in New Zealand, returned to India colours during the first T20I against Ireland on Friday. On his return to the side, Bumrah, who is the captain for the tour, led from the front as India defeated Ireland by two runs via DLS method. Bumrah returned figures of 2/24 and was named 'Man of the Match'.Citing the example of Virat Kohli, former India head coach Greg Chappell urged Bumrah to take "one ball at a time" approach, rather than thinking about the outcome."It is very much similar to that of Virat. He needs t...
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Will ‘Home Advantage’ Help India At ODI World Cup 2023? Controversial Ex-Coach Greg Chappell Urges ‘Caution’ | Cricket News
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Will ‘Home Advantage’ Help India At ODI World Cup 2023? Controversial Ex-Coach Greg Chappell Urges ‘Caution’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma© AFPThe Indian cricket team last won the ICC World Cup title back in the 2011 under the leadership of MS Dhoni and incidentally, they were also the hosts of that year's competition. It was a particularly good tournament for Asian teams as Pakistan reached the semi-finals and Sri Lanka finished as runners-up. With the 2023 edition of the tournament returning to India, the Rohit Sharma-led side is being as one of the front-runners but former India head coach Greg Chappell, who had a tumultuous time at the helm of the side, believes that the cricket fans need to be cautiously optimistic. In a recent interview, Chappell pointed out that home advantage will be a massive boost for India but winning the competition will not be easy d...
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“Don’t Think Indian Bowling Attack…”: Australia Great’s Big Statement Ahead Of WTC Final | Cricket News
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“Don’t Think Indian Bowling Attack…”: Australia Great’s Big Statement Ahead Of WTC Final | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of the Indian Test Team© AFPFormer Australian cricketer Greg Chappell believes that the Indian bowling attack will be an equal match-up for the Australian bowling line-up in the World Test Championship final. In less than three days' time, Australia will set foot in the Oval Stadium to compete against the Indian team for the WTC title. Chappell believes that Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Ravichandran Ashwin will pose a threat to the Australian batters.While speaking in the Backstage with Boria show on Revsportz, he emphasised this point."I don't think the Indian bowling attack is any less to Australia. Shami is a very good bowler and Siraj has been in very good rhythm in the IPL. They will pose as much difficulty for the Australians as the Australians will for the ...
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World Test Championship Final: Australia Great Pinpoints ‘Little Things’ That Make Shubman Gill ‘Vulnerable’ | Cricket News
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World Test Championship Final: Australia Great Pinpoints ‘Little Things’ That Make Shubman Gill ‘Vulnerable’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Shubman Gill© AFPOut of all the top stars who are in the Indian cricket team for the World Test Championship final, one batter who will be closely watched is Shubman Gill. The last year has been a stellar time for the dashing opener. Be it Tests, ODIs, T20Is, or even the recently-concluded IPL, Gill has proven that he is the next big thing in world cricket. Naturally, the expectations are high from the 23-year-old as the WTC final draw near. This time India will face Pat Cummins' Australia for a shot at ending their decade-long ICC title drought. However, ahead of the final, Australia great and former India coach, Greg Chappell has pointed out a few areas which might be troublesome for Gill."I have seen a little bit of him. I have seen him in Australia. The one thing...
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From Being “Next Captain” To Getting Dropped: Virender Sehwag On Tumultuous Period In Indian Cricket Team Under Greg Chappell | Cricket News
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From Being “Next Captain” To Getting Dropped: Virender Sehwag On Tumultuous Period In Indian Cricket Team Under Greg Chappell | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of former Indian cricket team batter Virender Sehwag© AFPDuring his international career for the Indian cricket team, Virender Sehwag won many accolades. He was one of the few cricketers who was in the Indian team for both the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 World Cup. He is also one of four cricketers, apart from Don Bradman, Chris Gayle and Brian Lara, to score two triple centuries in Tests. In fact, he came to within seven runs of becoming the first to score three triple tons. For a cricketer of his stature, Sehwag could never become a full-time Indian cricket team skipper.He has now revealed that when Australian great Greg Chappell became the Indian cricket team coach in 2005, he was tipped to be the next captain. However, from thereon things went downhill, for reasons ...
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“Red-hot Anger, Embarrassment, Bewilderment”: Australia Great’s Harsh Words After Losses Against India | Cricket News
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“Red-hot Anger, Embarrassment, Bewilderment”: Australia Great’s Harsh Words After Losses Against India | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australia have lost the first two Tests against India.© AFPAustralia face an acid challenge as they gear up for the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, starting in Indore on March 1. The hosts have already retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-match contest. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has already predicted a '4-0' win for the Rohit Sharma-led team. In the midst of this, Australia have been affected by injuries and regular captain Pat Cummins going back home to be by his ailing mother's side.Australia great and former India coach Greg Chappell wants the side to pick the right side going into the third Test."What can Australia do from here? Firstly, pick their best team and then play with the passion, tenac...
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“Punched Themselves In Mouth”: Australia Great’s Scathing Take On Team’s Capitulation In India | Cricket News
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“Punched Themselves In Mouth”: Australia Great’s Scathing Take On Team’s Capitulation In India | Cricket News

[ad_1] Citing Mike Tyson, Australian great Greg Chappell has slammed the team's forgettable performance in the first two Tests against India, saying the visitors "punched themselves in the mouth long before the first ball was even bowled". Australia have already conceded the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after being hammered in the first two Tests of the four-match series, both games ending under three days and prompting sharp reactions from the country's former cricketers. "It was Mike Tyson who said in the lead-up to a fight with Evander Holyfield: Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth."My concern after watching the first two Tests is that the Australian team punched themselves in the mouth long before the first ball was even bowled," Chappell wrote in the Sydney Morning Her...
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“If Virat Kohli Scores Big…”: Ex-India Coach’s Huge Warning To Australia Ahead Of Border Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News
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“If Virat Kohli Scores Big…”: Ex-India Coach’s Huge Warning To Australia Ahead Of Border Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Virat Kohli© AFPThere is a lot at stake in the upcoming test series between India and Australia. For India, it is a spot in the finals of the World Test Championship while for Australia it is a series win that has proved extremely hard to come by. With India missing the services of Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah, many believe this is Australia's best chance. Can Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne deal with Ravichandran Ashwin? Can Virat Kohli yet again bring out his best against Australia? All these battles within the battle make the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series all the more exciting.Former Australia captain and former India Head Coach Greg Chapell feels that Virat Kohli holds the key for India."Virat is a very good player. One of the best. And the best players a...
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“India Is No Longer The Mystery It Once Was…”: Greg Chappell Claims Ahead of Australia’s Test Series vs Rohit Sharma-led Side | Cricket News
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“India Is No Longer The Mystery It Once Was…”: Greg Chappell Claims Ahead of Australia’s Test Series vs Rohit Sharma-led Side | Cricket News

[ad_1] The upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India will be like a 'final frontier' for the Pat Cummins-led world No. 1 Australian cricket team, which has been on a roll after the pacer took over from Tim Paine. Australia have had a fine run recently, winning the Ashes and then the series against Pakistan, West Indies and South Africa. They will be in search of their first series win in India in 19 years. In their last tour of India in 2017, they began with a big win in the Pune Test but went on to lose the series 1-2. India, on the other hand, have not lost at home for more than a decade and have a record streak of winning 15 series."The Australians will have to summon every ounce of their talent and experience during the next month to succeed. India is no longer the mystery it once was...
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