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Brisbane Times

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I’m a big fan of attacking cricket, but England and Bazball must evolve

I’m a big fan of attacking cricket, but England and Bazball must evolve

The mindset behind Bazball – to play bold, positive, and exciting cricket – need not change. It is the fuel that powers this England team.

02.12.2025 10

WA Today

Greg Chappell

I’m a big fan of attacking cricket, but England and Bazball must evolve

I’m a big fan of attacking cricket, but England and Bazball must evolve

The mindset behind Bazball – to play bold, positive, and exciting cricket – need not change. It is the fuel that powers this England team.

02.12.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Greg Chappell

I’m a big fan of attacking cricket, but England and Bazball must evolve

I’m a big fan of attacking cricket, but England and Bazball must evolve

The mindset behind Bazball – to play bold, positive, and exciting cricket – need not change. It is the fuel that powers this England team.

02.12.2025 8

The Age

Greg Chappell

I’m a big fan of attacking cricket, but England and Bazball must evolve

I’m a big fan of attacking cricket, but England and Bazball must evolve

The mindset behind Bazball – to play bold, positive, and exciting cricket – need not change. It is the fuel that powers this England team.

02.12.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Greg Chappell

Pragmatism has to replace ideology for England to avoid Ashes thrashing

Pragmatism has to replace ideology for England to avoid Ashes thrashing

Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum must decide whether they are prepared to enable continued irresponsibility or whether they will demand the discipline...

25.11.2025 5

WA Today

Greg Chappell

Pragmatism has to replace ideology for England to avoid Ashes thrashing

Pragmatism has to replace ideology for England to avoid Ashes thrashing

Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum must decide whether they are prepared to enable continued irresponsibility or whether they will demand the discipline...

25.11.2025 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Greg Chappell

Pragmatism has to replace ideology for England to avoid Ashes thrashing

Pragmatism has to replace ideology for England to avoid Ashes thrashing

Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum must decide whether they are prepared to enable continued irresponsibility or whether they will demand the discipline...

25.11.2025 9

The Age

Greg Chappell

Pragmatism has to replace ideology for England to avoid Ashes thrashing

Pragmatism has to replace ideology for England to avoid Ashes thrashing

Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum must decide whether they are prepared to enable continued irresponsibility or whether they will demand the discipline...

25.11.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Greg Chappell

The paradox of pace: What Australia and England have to do to win the first Ashes Test

The paradox of pace: What Australia and England have to do to win the first Ashes Test

The hardest, quickest pitches in the world demand the slowest hands and the calmest mind.

15.11.2025 10

WA Today

Greg Chappell

The paradox of pace: What Australia and England have to do to win the first Ashes Test

The paradox of pace: What Australia and England have to do to win the first Ashes Test

The hardest, quickest pitches in the world demand the slowest hands and the calmest mind.

15.11.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Greg Chappell

The paradox of pace: What Australia and England have to do to win the first Ashes Test

The paradox of pace: What Australia and England have to do to win the first Ashes Test

The hardest, quickest pitches in the world demand the slowest hands and the calmest mind.

15.11.2025 10

The Age

Greg Chappell

The paradox of pace: What Australia and England have to do to win the first Ashes Test

The paradox of pace: What Australia and England have to do to win the first Ashes Test

The hardest, quickest pitches in the world demand the slowest hands and the calmest mind.

15.11.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Greg Chappell

History is clear: To win a Test series in Australia, a team needs this weapon above all others

Ever since Douglas Jardine found a way to beat the unbeatable in the ‘Bodyline’ Ashes of 1932-33, one key factor has remained the great leveller...

07.11.2025 9

WA Today

Greg Chappell

History is clear: To win a Test series in Australia, a team needs this weapon above all others

Ever since Douglas Jardine found a way to beat the unbeatable in the ‘Bodyline’ Ashes of 1932-33, one key factor has remained the great leveller...

07.11.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Greg Chappell

History is clear: To win a Test series in Australia, a team needs this weapon above all others

Ever since Douglas Jardine found a way to beat the unbeatable in the ‘Bodyline’ Ashes of 1932-33, one key factor has remained the great leveller...

07.11.2025 6

The Age

Greg Chappell

History is clear: To win a Test series in Australia, a team needs this weapon above all others

Ever since Douglas Jardine found a way to beat the unbeatable in the ‘Bodyline’ Ashes of 1932-33, one key factor has remained the great leveller...

07.11.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Greg Chappell

Cricket’s soul is on the line, and no amount of money will bring it back

If Australian cricket goes down this path, will the Baggy Green become just another line in a sponsorship portfolio?

15.08.2025 10

WA Today

Greg Chappell

Cricket’s soul is on the line, and no amount of money will bring it back

If Australian cricket goes down this path, will the Baggy Green become just another line in a sponsorship portfolio?

15.08.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Greg Chappell

Cricket’s soul is on the line, and no amount of money will bring it back

If Australian cricket goes down this path, will the Baggy Green become just another line in a sponsorship portfolio?

15.08.2025 9

The Age

Greg Chappell

Cricket’s soul is on the line, and no amount of money will bring it back

If Australian cricket goes down this path, will the Baggy Green become just another line in a sponsorship portfolio?

15.08.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Greg Chappell

The more hostile the bowling, the more Keith liked it

Keith Stackpole, who died this week, was a fierce competitor, a loyal teammate and a courageous opening batsman who loved facing the short stuff.

24.04.2025 4

WA Today

Greg Chappell

The more hostile the bowling, the more Keith liked it

Keith Stackpole, who died this week, was a fierce competitor, a loyal teammate and a courageous opening batsman who loved facing the short stuff.

24.04.2025 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Greg Chappell

The more hostile the bowling, the more Keith liked it

Keith Stackpole, who died this week, was a fierce competitor, a loyal teammate and a courageous opening batsman who loved facing the short stuff.

24.04.2025 4

The Age

Greg Chappell

The more hostile the bowling, the more Keith liked it

Keith Stackpole, who died this week, was a fierce competitor, a loyal teammate and a courageous opening batsman who loved facing the short stuff.

24.04.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Greg Chappell

The England star who shapes as the next Tendulkar

Sure, Australian cricket is on a high. But England are in the box seat for the Ashes – and in Harry Brook they have a young star who shapes as a...

10.01.2025 9

WA Today

Greg Chappell

The England star who shapes as the next Tendulkar

10.01.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Greg Chappell

The England star who shapes as the next Tendulkar

10.01.2025 10

The Age

Greg Chappell

The England star who shapes as the next Tendulkar

Sure, Australian cricket is on a high. But England are in the box seat for the Ashes – and in Harry Brook they have a young star who shapes as a...

10.01.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Greg Chappell

Australian cricket is at a crossroads. This is the path we should take from here

As the series against India draws to a close and we look towards the World Test Championship final, it is time for Australian cricket to consider...

04.01.2025 4

WA Today

Greg Chappell

Australian cricket is at a crossroads. This is the path we should take from here

As the series against India draws to a close and we look towards the World Test Championship final, it is time for Australian cricket to consider...

04.01.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Greg Chappell

Australian cricket is at a crossroads. This is the path we should take from here

As the series against India draws to a close and we look towards the World Test Championship final, it is time for Australian cricket to consider...

04.01.2025 10

The Age

Greg Chappell

Australian cricket is at a crossroads. This is the path we should take from here

As the series against India draws to a close and we look towards the World Test Championship final, it is time for Australian cricket to consider...

04.01.2025 4

Brisbane Times

Greg Chappell

Test cricket had been in stasis for 20 years. Now, it hasn’t felt this alive since Bodyline

Test cricket, that bastion of tradition, has been in a bind over the last two decades. It has wavered between clinging to its heritage of creams...

27.12.2024 20

WA Today

Greg Chappell

Test cricket had been in stasis for 20 years. Now, it hasn’t felt this alive since Bodyline

Test cricket, that bastion of tradition, has been in a bind over the last two decades. It has wavered between clinging to its heritage of creams...

27.12.2024 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Greg Chappell

Test cricket had been in stasis for 20 years. Now, it hasn’t felt this alive since Bodyline

Test cricket, that bastion of tradition, has been in a bind over the last two decades. It has wavered between clinging to its heritage of creams...

27.12.2024 4

The Age

Greg Chappell

Test cricket had been in stasis for 20 years. Now, it hasn’t felt this alive since Bodyline

Test cricket, that bastion of tradition, has been in a bind over the last two decades. It has wavered between clinging to its heritage of creams...

27.12.2024 9

Brisbane Times

Greg Chappell

Sam Konstas is the right player at the right time for Australia. Here’s why

The adage that you “ignore youth at your peril” was uppermost in my thoughts as both a selector and captain during a prior life. Having copped my...

25.12.2024 3

WA Today

Greg Chappell

Sam Konstas is the right player at the right time for Australia. Here’s why

The adage that you “ignore youth at your peril” was uppermost in my thoughts as both a selector and captain during a prior life. Having copped my...

25.12.2024 3

Brisbane Times

Greg Chappell

Sam Konstas is the right player at the right time for Australia. Here’s why

The adage that you “ignore youth at your peril” was uppermost in my thoughts as both a selector and captain during a prior life. Having copped my...

25.12.2024 20

The Age

Greg Chappell

Sam Konstas is the right player at the right time for Australia. Here’s why

The adage that you “ignore youth at your peril” was uppermost in my thoughts as both a selector and captain during a prior life. Having copped my...

25.12.2024 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Greg Chappell

How Travis Head decluttered and become the best batter in the world

From a raw, unpredictable talent to one of the most dominant male batters in world cricket, Travis Head has soared into his prime with an almost...

24.12.2024 6

WA Today

Greg Chappell

How Travis Head decluttered and become the best batter in the world

From a raw, unpredictable talent to one of the most dominant male batters in world cricket, Travis Head has soared into his prime with an almost...

24.12.2024 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Greg Chappell

How Travis Head decluttered and become the best batter in the world

From a raw, unpredictable talent to one of the most dominant male batters in world cricket, Travis Head has soared into his prime with an almost...

24.12.2024 6

The Age

Greg Chappell

How Travis Head decluttered and become the best batter in the world

From a raw, unpredictable talent to one of the most dominant male batters in world cricket, Travis Head has soared into his prime with an almost...

24.12.2024 8

Brisbane Times

Greg Chappell

I knew when my time was up. Ageing greats Kohli and Smith will, too

“Age wrinkles the body; quitting wrinkles the soul.” – Douglas MacArthur. When my brother Ian retired, I thought he was making a huge mistake....

21.12.2024 10

WA Today

Greg Chappell

I knew when my time was up. Ageing greats Kohli and Smith will, too

“Age wrinkles the body; quitting wrinkles the soul.” – Douglas MacArthur. When my brother Ian retired, I thought he was making a huge mistake....

21.12.2024 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Greg Chappell

I knew when my time was up. Ageing greats Kohli and Smith will, too

“Age wrinkles the body; quitting wrinkles the soul.” – Douglas MacArthur. When my brother Ian retired, I thought he was making a huge mistake....

21.12.2024 5

The Age

Greg Chappell

I knew when my time was up. Ageing greats Kohli and Smith will, too

“Age wrinkles the body; quitting wrinkles the soul.” – Douglas MacArthur. When my brother Ian retired, I thought he was making a huge mistake....

21.12.2024 3

Brisbane Times

Greg Chappell

Resilience, humility, and commitment to the team: A tribute to Ian Redpath

This week, Australian cricket bid farewell to one of its most selfless and admired sons, Ian Ritchie Redpath. Born on 11th May 1941 in Geelong,...

02.12.2024 8

WA Today

Greg Chappell

Resilience, humility, and commitment to the team: A tribute to Ian Redpath

This week, Australian cricket bid farewell to one of its most selfless and admired sons, Ian Ritchie Redpath. Born on 11th May 1941 in Geelong,...

02.12.2024 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Greg Chappell