Ian Chappell

Former Australia captain

What makes an ideal Twenty20 team?

You will need: an opener with timing; wicket-taking quicks; attacking, economical spinners; and a prodigious late-order hitter

09-May-2010•Ian Chappell

Beware the backlash

The IPL is a possible guide's to cricket's future but greed will ruin it and result in the public losing faith in it. The BCCI must ensure its future is fiscally responsible

25-Apr-2010•Ian Chappell

The IPL: where young players get noticed

Playing with international stars, and triumphing against them, will help cricketers like Rohit Sharma and David Warner make strong cases for being given runs in their national sides

11-Apr-2010•Ian Chappell

Twenty20 shouldn't be played between countries

The international schedule is under pressure from the shortest format. The way forward is a dedicated season for Twenty20, which should use a franchise model to grow the game across the world

28-Mar-2010•Ian Chappell

Behind every successful captain ...

... is a stable administration and a supportive family. Michael Clarke, the Australian selectors and the Pakistan board would do well to note that

14-Mar-2010•Ian Chappell

Don't let your babies be fast bowlers

Lee has quit Tests at 33, while Tendulkar, nearing 37, has a renewed urge to dominate bowlers. What message does this send to youngsters taking up the game?

01-Mar-2010•Ian Chappell

Swing it to win it

Even the best batsmen are troubled by late swing. Why waste time finding ways to reverse the old ball when the new one can be just as damaging?

14-Feb-2010•Ian Chappell

Why Modi is like Sehwag

The IPL commissioner has moments of brilliance interspersed with occasional lapses, like the batsman's attacking strokeplay. What he needs is a steady partner at the other end

31-Jan-2010•Ian Chappell

The UDRS and Pakistan are failing

The ICC needs to take full responsibility for the running of the review system, and Pakistan need to own up to their poor out cricket and questionable tactics

17-Jan-2010•Ian Chappell

The new Bradman

Like the Don, Sehwag bats with an uncluttered mind, has made over 290 three times in Tests, and has the best strike rate among high scorers of his generation

03-Jan-2010•Ian Chappell

No clear leader in the five-day game

The race for the No. 1 spot in Tests has never had so many contenders. The year ahead is full of exciting possibilities for the format

20-Dec-2009•Ian Chappell

How to save the game from global warming

Find a ball that will allow day-night matches, make a few compromises, and we could have Tests over three seven-hour days

06-Dec-2009•Ian Chappell

Why we need a truly global Champions League

Spreading the reach of cricket can best be achieved by expanding the Champions League, cutting Tests down to three days each, and using the franchise model effectively

22-Nov-2009•Ian Chappell

Tendulkar outwits Warne

One team's champion faces his opposite number with the game hanging by a thread

15-Nov-2009•Ian Chappell

Sachin's mind is still strong

More than a decade after his exploits in Sharjah, Tendulkar has proved he still has the spirit of old

08-Nov-2009•Ian Chappell

Two thumbs up for T&T

The West Indian side's flair and skill has been the biggest selling point of the Champions League - and there's been plenty more

25-Oct-2009•Ian Chappell

Duminy's a great in the making

The young South African has shown he has the right stuff to take over from Ponting when the time comes

11-Oct-2009•Ian Chappell

What the doctor ordered

A couple of upsets, some juicy pitches, and plenty of uncertainty about the semi-final line-up - now that's what a world tournament needs

27-Sep-2009•Ian Chappell

Down with formula

To be meaningful, ODIs need to stop being predictable - by cutting down on the regulations, and encouraging a close contest between bat and ball

13-Sep-2009•Ian Chappell

Beware the referral system

Cricket's reliance on off-field help in the decision-making process is part of the problem. The game needs better umpires, not more technology

30-Aug-2009•Ian Chappell

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