The 75-Test legend, who ended his illustrious career with over 5,000 runs in the longest format, reportedly said that his decision to leave the broadcast box was tantamount to his career retirement call.
The cricket great began his stint inside the media box soon after retiring from international cricket, where he led Australia in 30 Tests.
“I remember the day when I knew I had enough cricket to play,” the 78-year-old, who worked with Channel 9 and ABC in 1980, told the Sydney Morning Herald. “I looked at the clock and it was half past five on game day and I thought, ‘S***, if you’re looking at the clock at that time, I’ve gotta go,'” Chappell was quoted as saying.
The veteran, who spent time on his international career after scoring 14 Test centuries in 1980, also said that he was nearly fired by media baron Kerry Packer in the midst of World Series cricket.
‘Kerry wanted to fire me a couple of times. He used to give crap about one-day cricket, because that was his kid… with Carey it was like a storm, you’ll blow it up until the next one comes,’ Chappell said.
Chappell said he enjoyed talking with the late Richie Benaud, the legendary cricketer, and added that while he did not predict the demise of Test cricket in his lifetime, he was not very optimistic about its future.
‘(Test cricket) will not die in my lifetime. But who will play it? That’s the big question,’ Chappelle told Channel 9.
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