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The Press Box
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On the infamous underarm ball: Trevor Chappell recalls his infamous
underarm ball in a one-dayer against New Zealand some 19 years ago. He
considers whether it was a reflection on his bowling ability that Big
Brother Greg didn't trust him to close out the game from that
situation. And also whether he has any regrets over the affair.
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His famous siblings: Trevor Chappell reflects on whether he lived
forever in the shadow of the achievements of his famous siblings and
on their influence on his own game.
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Century against India in '83 World Cup: Chappell's memories of his
hundred against India in the 1983 World Cup. And on Australia's
elimination at the hands of the same opponents in the return match, a
de facto quarter final, and his own swansong in international
cricket.
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As a fielding coach: Chappell on what motivated him to take up the
role of fielding coach, still something of a novelty in international
cricket, of the Sri Lankan team.
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Fielding in Subcontinent: Subcontinent teams haven't been able to
match the fielding standards of sides like Australia and South
Africa. Chappell suggests possible factors but also adds that Sri
Lanka have an advantage over other teams in one respect. Listen to his
observations.
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His association with the Sri Lankan team: Chappell comments on the
specific areas he is working on with the Sri Lankan team and whether
there are any perceptible ways in which the team has improved since he
has taken over.
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On the need for specialised field positions: Chappell discusses
whether fielders should be encouraged to specialise in a particular
position or primed to adjust to the demands of any position in the
field. He also comments on whether his duties encompass tactical
planning like the setting of different field placings for different
batsmen to effect dismissals.
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On the best fielder in Sri Lankan team: Chappell is in the ideal
position to be able to decide who are the best fielders in the Sri
Lankan team. "Murali keeps telling me he's the best fielder in the
team and wants me to agree with him all the time", says Chappell. Here
are his assessments of the fielding abilities of virtually the entire
Sri Lankan team.
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