Chappell also spoke about how this retirement reminded him of the days when he was nearing the end of his playing career. He recalled a moment back in 1980 when he knew he had to bid the game adieu.
Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald on Sunday, here’s what the former Australian great had to say:
With Kerry Packer, it was just like a storm: Ian Chappell
Kerry Packer was a huge figure in the media industry and was the founder of the infamous World Series Cricket. Ian Chappell had a healthy relationship with Packer, but also stated that the mood swings of the business tycoon would often put his job in the media industry under a scanner.
Here’s what Ian Chappell had to say on how he dealt with Packer:
Apart from being an absolute stalwart of Australian cricket, Chappell has also been a shrewd observer of the game and at times has had quite controversial and blunt opinions about cricketers. But he will be remembered for his no-nonsense and to-the-point analysis of the game.
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