Hitting Out: The Ian Chappell Story by Chappell, Ian, Mallett, Ashley (2005) Hardcover - Hardcover

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Ian Chappell was loved by the Australian public for his no-nonsense approach to captaining his country. An exceptionally talented batsman, a superb slip-fielder and occasional leg-spin bowler, he also developed a reputation for not suffering fools gladly, and for calling a spade a spade. His seemingly abrasive personality led to clashes with the likes of Don Bradman and Kerry Packer. Swearing on TV in Australia only cemented his legendary status at home. On the pitch he presided over a hugely successful Australian side, which featured the talents of his brother Greg (both brothers once scored a century in the same Test against New Zealand in 1973) and the fast bowlers Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson, and had many a notorious battle with English sides featuring the likes of Geoffrey Boycott. His mother apparently believes he's mellowed, but Chappell himself believes he has 'just got smarter with age'. The book will include his thoughts on (recent passions of) opera and classical music ('

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Ashley Mallett was a tall off-spinner who bowled in Ian Chappell's Australian sides of the late sixties and early seventies. In 38 Tests he took 132 wickets. He's now a cricket writer and journalist. Ian Chappell won 75 caps for Australia, scoring more than 5000 runs for his side. He captained Australia 30 times and never lost a series. He is now a regular broadcaster on the sport.
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"There is plenty to enjoy in this hybrid of biography and memoir." OBSERVER SPORT MONTHLY, 4 Sept "A contentious but humorous look at the career of one of the Australian greats." SUFFOLK JOURNAL, 1 Sept "Predictably punchy" DAILY TELEGRAPH, 5 Jan

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  • PublisherSoccer Books
  • Publication date2005
  • ISBN 10 0752872613
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