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‘Aggressive Leadership Faltered’: Australia Great’s Scathing Verdict On Ben Stokes | Cricket News
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‘Aggressive Leadership Faltered’: Australia Great’s Scathing Verdict On Ben Stokes | Cricket News

[ad_1] England cricket team skipper Ben Stokes© AFPLegendary Australia cricketer Ian Chappell launched a scathing attack on Ben Stokes' captaincy after England were beaten 4-1 in the recently concluded five-match Test series against India. England won the first Test match in Hyderabad but ended up losing the next four matches. Chappell cited the example of the fourth Test match in Ranchi and said that Stokes' aggressive captaincy faltered in that situation resulting in India clinched the match rather easily and taking an unassailable lead."Rohit Sharma and Ben Stokes have waged an intriguing captaincy battle in their Test series. However Stokes' aggressive leadership faltered at a crucial time and India - well led by Rohit - claimed the series with a resounding victory in the fourth Test...
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Ian Chappell Urges Joe Root To Play His Natural Game And Drop Bazball Philosophy | Cricket News
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Ian Chappell Urges Joe Root To Play His Natural Game And Drop Bazball Philosophy | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has urged out-of-form England batter Joe Root to shun the 'Bazball' approach and get back to playing his natural game. Senior batter Root has struggled for runs in the ongoing five-match series against India, registering a set of low scores across six innings. Keeping up with England's aggressive Bazball approach, Root has mostly lost his wicket playing outlandish shots in India. "Root had a bloody fine record playing normally, and he was a quick scorer playing normally," Chappell told 'Wide World of Sports', describing Bazball as "bullshit". ...
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Ben Stokes’ attitude Has Instilled Self-belief In Youngsters: Ian Chappell | Cricket News
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Ben Stokes’ attitude Has Instilled Self-belief In Youngsters: Ian Chappell | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former Australian cricketer Ian Chappell lauded England skipper Ben Stokes for his captaincy in the first two Tests of the five-match series against India, saying that his aggressive approach and attitude has given the team success and plenty of self-belief to youngsters. Chappell said that Stokes' leadership has made sure that the five-match series between both rivals is level at 1-1 and still wide open. "Ben Stokes' aggressive approach to captaincy may have failed to claim victory in a hard-fought second Test but the five-match series against India is still wide open at 1-1. Much...
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Australia Great’s “Smart Leader” Praise For Ben Stokes Ahead Of 3rd Test Against India | Cricket News
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Australia Great’s “Smart Leader” Praise For Ben Stokes Ahead Of 3rd Test Against India | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former Australian cricketer Ian Chappell lauded England skipper Ben Stokes for his captaincy in the first two Tests of the five-match series against India, saying that his aggressive approach and attitude has given the team success and plenty of self-belief to youngsters. Chappell said that Stokes' leadership has made sure that the five-match series between both rivals is level at 1-1 and still wide open. Chappell said that England's great belief in Stokes shows on and off the field both and lauded England's approach of continuously looking for wickets. "Ben Stokes' aggressive app...
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Pat Cummins ‘Most Inspirational Player In Team’: Australia Great Hails World Cup-Winning Skipper | Cricket News
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Pat Cummins ‘Most Inspirational Player In Team’: Australia Great Hails World Cup-Winning Skipper | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former Australian batter Ian Chappell lauded skipper Pat Cummins for his captaincy, saying that the Aussie pacers' bowling, leadership and fearlessness while talking about off-the-field issues make him the right choice for captaincy and any cricketer not inspired by him "is in the wrong game". Pat Cummins is indeed having a time of his life as Australia's captain. After being appointed as ODI skipper following Aaron Finch's retirement and serving as Test captain, Cummins has led Australia to the ICC World Test Championship title, retention of the Ashes urn against England and record-extending sixth ICC Cricket World Cup title in a matter of months.In this brilliant run as a captain, there are hidden plenty of praiseworthy contributions as a fast bowler and a batter in clutch situa...
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“Everybody Else Stays Out…”: With Pitch In Focus For World Cup Final, Australia Great Says This | Cricket News
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“Everybody Else Stays Out…”: With Pitch In Focus For World Cup Final, Australia Great Says This | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ian Chappell insisted that the "local curators" should be left to carry out their work.© AFPIndia's win over New Zealand in the semi-finals of the Cricket World Cup was marred by a "pitch swapping" controversy. The International Cricket Council's head pitch consultant had accused the host nation accused of changing track for the semi-final between India and New Zealand from a fresh to a used one. A few reports suggested that while a fresh pitch was originally prepared for the last-four match at the Wankhede Stadium, later it was decided to play the game on a "used" deck in order to help Indian spinners.However, the ICC later confirmed that Atkinson was taken into confidence on the change of surface, and the decision to change the track has nothing uncommon to it."Changes to planne...
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“His Commentary Is The Worst”: Ian Chappell-Ian Botham Reignite Their 40-Year-Old Rivalry | Cricket News
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“His Commentary Is The Worst”: Ian Chappell-Ian Botham Reignite Their 40-Year-Old Rivalry | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ian Chappell and Ian Botham© AFPCricket is regarded as the gentlemen's game which has led to many off the field friendships like Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar, and many more. Apart from forming good bonds, cricket is known for creating some bitter rivalries, not just on-field but also off-field. One such infamous rivalry is between former England all-rounder Ian Botham and former Australia skipper Ian Chappell, who have been not in good terms since 1977. However, even after more than 40 years, things are not in place between them as the two greats have ignited their long feud once again.Notably, both the players were involved in an altercation at a bar in Melbourne. Chappell claimed that Botham had tried to hit him with a broken glass, while ...
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