Ashes 2013-14: Ian Chappell criticises Australia sledging of England in Ashes series

[ravishingravi]

Aussie legend Ian Chappell has slammed his countrymen for their rabid Ashes sledging and warned it could turn physical over the course of the series. Michael Clarke has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee from the first Test in Brisbane after the stump mic picked up Australia’s captain telling England’s James Anderson to ‘get ready for a f****** broken arm’ when he came out to bat. There were numerous other heated verbal exchanges not picked up by the stump mics at The Gabba between two teams who clearly do not like each other. And former Aussie skipper Chappell believes the rancourous series could end up in physical violence. ‘I was delighted with Jimmy [Anderson],’ said Chappell. ‘The only thing that disappointed me was that it took a No 11 to stand up for his rights. ‘As a batsman you are entitled to peace and quiet out there. I tell you, mate, I would not be putting up with the chat that’s going on out there.’ http://metro.co.uk/2013/11/27/ian-chappell-criticises-australia-sledging-of-england-in-ashes-series-4204858/

[CG]

Ian chappell sure does not change his stance,I have heard the same thing from him during commentary also,It would have been easy for him to praise the aussies.

[ravishingravi]

Ian chappell sure does not change his stance' date='I have heard the same thing from him during commentary also,It would have been easy for him to praise the aussies.[/quote'] At times, that is also his weakness. But to me, he is most interesting personality with great insight on the game and life in general. If you read up his biography, there is lot one can learn.

[moniker]

Pretty rich this coming from him considering that he literally came to blows with Botham not just once but twice, before and after retiring.

[CG]

Pretty rich this coming from him considering that he literally came to blows with Botham not just once but twice' date=' before and after retiring.[/quote'] Thats what he is saying.

[Scarves]

lol he was the one who said that a team should never let up.

[vvvslaxman]

Good cop Bad cop? lol

[mayank098]

Aussies is going down, surely they are not going win this series easily, although England is favorite team, that could be the reason for this kind of sledging