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Greg Chappell

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Gregory Stephen Chappell is a former cricketer who represented Australia at international level in both Tests and One-Day Internationals (ODI). The second of three brothers to play Test cricket, Chappell was the pre-eminent Australian batsman of his time who allied elegant stroke making to fierce concentration. An exceptional all round player who bowled medium pace and, at his retirement, held the world record for the most catches in Test cricket, Chappell's career straddled two eras as the game moved toward a greater level of professionalism after the WSC schism. He was the vice captain of the Australian squad which finished as runners-up at the 1975 Cricket World Cup.

Since his retirement as a player in 1984, Chappell has pursued various business and media interests as well as maintaining connections to professional cricket; he has been a selector for national and Queensland teams, a member of the Australian Cricket Board, and a coach.

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Australian cricketer

Greg Chappell's Historical Timeline

  1. Greg Chappell is born

    Greg Chappell athlete, known for australian cricketer, was born on 1949-08-07. Gregory Stephen Chappell is a former cricketer who represented Australia at international level in both Tests and…

  2. Greg Chappell scores 108 on Test debut v England at the WACA

    The WACA Ground () is a sports stadium in Perth, Western Australia. The stadium's name derives from the initials of its owners and operators, the Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA). The...

  3. Australian cricketing brothers Ian (145) and Greg Chappell (162no) record 264 partnership in 1st Test draw vs New Zealan

    Australian cricketing brothers Ian (145) and Greg Chappell (162no) record 264 partnership in 1st Test draw vs New Zealand at Wellington; Ian (121) and Greg (133) double up with centuries in 2nd innings

  4. Greg Chappell in his debut as Australian cricket captain completes a fine double in 8 wicket win in 1st Test v West Indi

    Greg Chappell in his debut as Australian cricket captain completes a fine double in 8 wicket win in 1st Test v West Indies in Brisbane; scores 109no in 2nd innings to follow his 1st innings 123

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When was Greg Chappell born?
Greg Chappell was born on 1949-08-07.
What is Greg Chappell known for?
Australian cricketer
What historical events involved Greg Chappell?
Greg Chappell was involved in 4 recorded historical events, including Greg Chappell is born, Greg Chappell scores 108 on Test debut v England at the WACA, Australian cricketing brothers Ian (145) and Greg Chappell (162no) record 264 partnership in 1st Test draw vs New Zealan.

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