Here's the Ashes

Nov 22, 2017: Commentators, presenters, spectators, players - we're all waiting for the latest edition of the storied series to kick off

The Ashes 2017-18

Advantage England, Australia confused - Warne

Nov 17, 2017: Shane Warne was critical of Australia's selectors for the decision to recall Tim Paine, but former gloveman Ian Healy said that Paine "won't let Australia down"

The most badass skipper ever

Oct 14, 2017: Ian Chappell was a man to be reckoned with, as South Australia's administration found out during the 1975-76 Sheffield season. A new book has the story

Bouncer-safety starts with watching the ball

Oct 23, 2016: Proper technique is a must. And there are lessons to be learnt from how batsmen of the pre-helmet era negotiated short balls

'The art of commentary isn't telling people what they are seeing'

Sep 10, 2016: Ian Chappell talks about jingoism in the box, technology in coverage, and what he thought of the underarm incident and Lillee's run-in with Miandad

'Early in life I worked out that being yourself is the easiest thing'

Sep 3, 2016: Ian Chappell talks about making the transition from the field to the commentary box, where he teamed up with Benaud, Lawry and Greig

Australia news

CA to recognise World Series Cricket records

Nov 25, 2015: World Series Cricket's revered place in the history of the game and dressing room lore of its combatants is belatedly going to be backed up by official recognition of the players' achievements in the Super Tests and One Day Cup matches

Jagmohan Dalmiya 1940-2015

'He did a hell of a lot for the game'

Sep 21, 2015: Jagmohan Dalmiya held the game's finances and its overall health in excellent balance. History should judge him very kindly

Australia news

Chappell calls for revamped domestic system

Aug 10, 2015: Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has called for a complete rethink of Australia's cricket system after the team's crushing defeat in the ongoing Investec Ashes series in England

Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney

India should play five bowlers - Chappell

Jan 2, 2015: Ian Chappell, the former Australia captain, has said that India should look at a five-bowler combination for the fourth and final Test against Australia in Sydney with three quicks and two spinners

India tour of Australia 2014-15

For Brisbane, read Cardiff - Taylor

Nov 10, 2014: Former Australia captain Mark Taylor has urged the selectors to think as much about the 2015 Ashes as the India Test when they meet to pick the Australian Test squad

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The deadly arm of Viv Richards

Oct 30, 2014: Ian Chappell and two of his team-mates took on Viv Richards the fielder in the 1975 World Cup final, and lost

Graeme Smith retirement

'Smith the greatest Test captain ever' - Kirsten

Mar 7, 2014: Gary Kirsten has called Graeme Smith the "greatest captain ever" in Test cricket

ESPNcricinfo for Cricket Summit

Cricket leadership 'weak, self-interested'

Nov 19, 2013: Ian Chappell described the leadership of cricket as "weak and self-interested" and called on the game's administrators to do more to stamp out corruption

'You learn how to manage players from losing'

Oct 15, 2013: Steve Waugh, Ian Chappell, Clive Lloyd, MAK Pataudi: some of cricket's finest captains speak about their craft

The other side of Ian Chappell

Sep 26, 2013: The former Australia captain, known for his tough and aggressive approach, turns 70 today

Australia news

Sun sets on Australian batting - Chappell

Mar 27, 2013: Australia may never again produce batting talent on the level of Ricky Ponting, Michael Hussey and Michael Clarke due to "holes in the production line", the former captain Ian Chappell has said

'Tony's passion for cricket always came through'

Dec 29, 2012: A tribute from an Ashes rival and a fellow commentator

This one's for Jeanne

Sep 9, 2012: In praise of a thoroughbred mother

Wisden Obituary

Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi

May 11, 2012: Pataudi became a hard- headed captain of India who, with a beguiling mixture of personal charm and tactical know-how, forced the team to abandon their deep-rooted factionalism and become a disciplined fighting unit. He was, quite simply, one of the most i