Chappelli Laughs Again

About this book

In Chappelli Laughs Again, Ian Chappell and Austin Robertson present a brand new selection of hilarious cricket stories, wickedly highlighted by internationally-famed cartoonist, Paul Rigby. The great game of cricket has, across continents, yielded a wonderful variety of characters. Chappelli Laughs Again introduces you to these characters -- on the pitch, in the dressing room, on tour and in the commentary box. The laconic humour of Dougie Walters and Ashley Mallett, with its particularly Australian flavour; the understated irony of John Arlottand the earthy wit of Freddie Trueman; and finally the unwitting hilarity produced by player and spectator alike ? all combine to create a unique celebration of the lighter side of cricket.

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About the author

Ian Chappell

26 September 1943

Ian Michael Chappell was born in Adelaide, Australia, the son of a cricket player. He was raised in Glenelg, and he was taking cricket lessons by the time he was five years old. He played his first competitive match at age seven. He played throughout high school, and became a professional, playing for the Southern Redbacks, at age eighteen. He was the captain of the Australian team at the World Cup from 1971 to 1975. In 1976, he published his autobiography. In 1980, he retired from playing to become a sports journalist and cricket commentator, predominately with Channel Nine. In 2009, he was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.