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Bradman and co. knew toughness was part of Test cricket. Do today’s players?

Bradman and co. knew toughness was part of Test cricket. Do today’s players?

Few of the players involved in the Boxing Day Test put their body on the line, gesturing, laughing and cursing as they departed as if the surface was...

previous day 20

WA Today

Greg Chappell

Bradman and co. knew toughness was part of Test cricket. Do today’s players?

Bradman and co. knew toughness was part of Test cricket. Do today’s players?

Few of the players involved in the Boxing Day Test put their body on the line, gesturing, laughing and cursing as they departed as if the surface was...

previous day 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Greg Chappell

Bradman and co. knew toughness was part of Test cricket. Do today’s players?

Bradman and co. knew toughness was part of Test cricket. Do today’s players?

Few of the players involved in the Boxing Day Test put their body on the line, gesturing, laughing and cursing as they departed as if the surface was...

previous day 40

The Age

Greg Chappell

Bradman and co. knew toughness was part of Test cricket. Do today’s players?

Bradman and co. knew toughness was part of Test cricket. Do today’s players?

Few of the players involved in the Boxing Day Test put their body on the line, gesturing, laughing and cursing as they departed as if the surface was...

previous day 20

Brisbane Times

Greg Chappell

Flawed strategy, ill-advised batting, bowling like millionaires: How England got it so wrong

Flawed strategy, ill-advised batting, bowling like millionaires: How England got it so wrong

This doomed English Ashes campaign was the equivalent of preparing to swim the English Channel by doing a few laps of a heated pool.

23.12.2025 10

WA Today

Greg Chappell

Flawed strategy, ill-advised batting, bowling like millionaires: How England got it so wrong

Flawed strategy, ill-advised batting, bowling like millionaires: How England got it so wrong

This doomed English Ashes campaign was the equivalent of preparing to swim the English Channel by doing a few laps of a heated pool.

23.12.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Greg Chappell

Flawed strategy, ill-advised batting, bowling like millionaires: How England got it so wrong

Flawed strategy, ill-advised batting, bowling like millionaires: How England got it so wrong

This doomed English Ashes campaign was the equivalent of preparing to swim the English Channel by doing a few laps of a heated pool.

23.12.2025 7

The Age

Greg Chappell

Flawed strategy, ill-advised batting, bowling like millionaires: How England got it so wrong

Flawed strategy, ill-advised batting, bowling like millionaires: How England got it so wrong

This doomed English Ashes campaign was the equivalent of preparing to swim the English Channel by doing a few laps of a heated pool.

23.12.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Greg Chappell

England are in disarray. This is what they should be doing in Noosa

England are in disarray. This is what they should be doing in Noosa

Brendon McCullum liberated English cricket, but this is the coach’s toughest challenge yet. He doesn’t need to ditch Bazball, but he does need to...

11.12.2025 7

WA Today

Greg Chappell

England are in disarray. This is what they should be doing in Noosa

England are in disarray. This is what they should be doing in Noosa

Brendon McCullum liberated English cricket, but this is the coach’s toughest challenge yet. He doesn’t need to ditch Bazball, but he does need to...

11.12.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Greg Chappell

England are in disarray. This is what they should be doing in Noosa

England are in disarray. This is what they should be doing in Noosa

Brendon McCullum liberated English cricket, but this is the coach’s toughest challenge yet. He doesn’t need to ditch Bazball, but he does need to...

11.12.2025 8

The Age

Greg Chappell

England are in disarray. This is what they should be doing in Noosa

England are in disarray. This is what they should be doing in Noosa

Brendon McCullum liberated English cricket, but this is the coach’s toughest challenge yet. He doesn’t need to ditch Bazball, but he does need to...

11.12.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Greg Chappell

A piece of turf the size of a doormat is deciding another Ashes series

The inability, or refusal, of England’s bowlers to recognise and compete for this sacred patch of real estate has been disastrous.

09.12.2025 10

WA Today

Greg Chappell

A piece of turf the size of a doormat is deciding another Ashes series

A piece of turf the size of a doormat is deciding another Ashes series

The inability, or refusal, of England’s bowlers to recognise and compete for this sacred patch of real estate has been disastrous.

09.12.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Greg Chappell

A piece of turf the size of a doormat is deciding another Ashes series

A piece of turf the size of a doormat is deciding another Ashes series

The inability, or refusal, of England’s bowlers to recognise and compete for this sacred patch of real estate has been disastrous.

09.12.2025 9

The Age

Greg Chappell

A piece of turf the size of a doormat is deciding another Ashes series

A piece of turf the size of a doormat is deciding another Ashes series

The inability, or refusal, of England’s bowlers to recognise and compete for this sacred patch of real estate has been disastrous.

09.12.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Greg Chappell

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

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

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 9

The Age

Greg Chappell

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

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

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

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

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 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 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 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 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