Ian Chappell (1964-1980)

Born 26 September 1943 at Unley, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
A highly determined competitor, Ian Chappell was one of Australia’s most notable captains. As a middle-order batsman he was known more for his grit than his elegance and was a particularly good hooker of the ball. He captained the team in 30 Tests between 1971 and 1975.
In a Test match against New Zealand at Wellington in 1974 he and his brother Greg remarkably both scored two centuries in the match. A man who did not always see eye-to-eye with the administrators of the day, he was an influential figure in World Series cricket. He was also a fine slip fielder and useful leg-spin bowler. He spent many years as a knowledgeable and outspoken TV commentator.
M Runs HS Avg 100 Ct Wkts Avg BB 5I
Tests 75 5345 196 42.42 14 105 20 65.80 2-21 0
ODIs 16 673 86 48.07 0 5 2 11.50 2-14 0