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Greg Chappell

Australia·Batsman

Former Australian captain infamous for ordering the underarm delivery in 1981. Later became India's coach in a tumultuous tenure clashing with Ganguly.

7 incidents documented

Controversies & Incidents

🏏Explosive

Bairstow Stumping Controversy — Ashes 2023

England vs Australia

28 June - 2 July 2023

Alex Carey stumped Jonny Bairstow after he wandered out of his crease assuming the ball was dead. The dismissal at Lord's caused a furious reaction from the MCC members.

#bairstow#stumping#carey
🔥Serious

Greg Chappell Drops Sourav Ganguly as India Captain

India (internal)

6 October 2005

India coach Greg Chappell's leaked email to the BCCI recommending Ganguly's removal as captain created a massive controversy that split Indian cricket and eventually led to Ganguly being dropped entirely.

#greg chappell#sourav ganguly#dropped
🏏Explosive

The Underarm Bowling Incident

Australia vs New Zealand

1 February 1981

Greg Chappell instructed his brother Trevor to bowl the last ball underarm along the ground to prevent New Zealand from hitting a six to tie the match.

#underarm#greg chappell#trevor chappell
😂Moderate

The Underarm Bowl — Cricket's Most Infamous Moment

Australia vs New Zealand

1981-02-01

Greg Chappell instructed his brother Trevor to bowl the last ball underarm along the ground to prevent New Zealand from hitting a six to tie, sparking outrage and eternal mockery.

#underarm#chappell#new-zealand
🥊Moderate

Dennis Lillee's Aluminium Bat Controversy

Australia vs England

15 December 1979

Dennis Lillee used an aluminium bat that damaged the ball. England captain Mike Brearley complained, leading to a 10-minute standoff as Lillee refused to change bats.

#lillee#aluminium bat#brearley
😂Mild

Dennis Lillee's Aluminium Bat Standoff

Australia vs England

1979-12-15

Dennis Lillee walked out to bat with an aluminium 'Combat' bat, sparking a 10-minute standoff when England captain Mike Brearley complained it was damaging the ball.

#dennis-lillee#aluminium-bat#perth
🔥Explosive

Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket Revolution

Multiple (WSC vs Establishment Cricket)

24 November 1977

Media mogul Kerry Packer signed 51 of the world's best cricketers to a rival competition after being denied TV broadcast rights, fundamentally transforming professional cricket.

#kerry packer#world series cricket#wsc