Ian Chappell, rightly or wrongly, always spoke his mind. He never left you wondering where he stands and what he believes.

While not as imposing as others, Justin Langer gave some very important starts in tough conditions. He was a fighter is all i can remember. He had that typical fierce Australian hunger and passion in him.

He was a common man's opener. Gritty and hard working where he knew his limitations. If you see Langer than one like me can think If u work hard you can be a opener as well. Not everyone is a Hayden, Sehwag, etc.

Justin Langer, from 105 tests scored 23 - 100s, 30 - 50s, highest score of 250, scoring nearly 8000 runs from his 105 tests, that’s pretty consistent and he certainly had some legendary knocks and often hung around as our top order dropped like flies on many occasions. Bit unnecessary to say he’s not a legend, whether it’s your opinion or not.

When chaps goes it's going to be an end of a fantastic era.. always gives great and insightful commentary

Always insightful to listen to Chappelli. Always speak his mind, never on the fence.

Great show. Can’t wait for the first test to start.

Very good stuff! Chappell always great value.

Thanks Ian for generous remarks abt our beloved country . respect

What a beautiful series this has been!! Great to watch.

I am also hoping for some good news about Rod Marsh. Like many I idolised him and Lillee as a kid and remember seeing him in person at the Adelaide Oval spanking Lance Cairns for 20-odd off the last over of an ODI. The crowd went berserk and the ball disappeared into the cars parked on the other side of the Victor Richardson gate! Great memories, great man.

Love hearing Ian.. Makes a lot of sense and the conduct is so great to see as well.

chappelli goin into bat for the current crop is a delight to watch

I hope Ian reflects on recent events and decides to be a little more compassionate towards people.

I am crying in admiration listening to what Ian chappel says. He is gold.

Ian as always absolutely brilliant.

He’s literally 1/2 of the most successful opening partnership ever (there’s one partnership with like 20 more runs but it had 8 more games) langer scored 7700 runs at 45 average. Ian Chappell scored 5500 runs at 42. Between the 2 langer is the legend and chapell was just a good cricketer.

Absolutely love Ian Chappell- for me he’s the most knowledgeable on the game. He’s 100% correct about Langer.

Chapell has an Ian Botham calendar on his fridge

Langer was a legend, 105 test matches averaging 45. The second half of his career cemented his legacy. He averaged 41 at 3 and was about to be dropped until he was given an opportunity to open where he averaged 48. 23 hundreds, not bad.

Whenever Chappell espouses his wisdom, it is easy to see why he was our greatest ever test captain!

Chappels predictions were right on the money! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

He was a great player. As an Englishman getting a wicket down before 100 was up was a bonus with langer and Hayden opening

There was a long interview with Langer at lunch whilst listening to TMS here in England, and to be honest he sounded like David Brent at times.... he was an excellent batsman but he did not sound like the kind of coach who would inspire people.

When Chappell speaks, I listen

Chappelli was a genius player, very underrated in my opinion, he was one of the highest run getters in world series cricket(tougher than test cricket)

“I played in an era where you had to work” so true but savage as well.

I don't know who is better, certainly Damien Martin is treat to the eyes! What an elegant stroke maker he was..

I think Langer was a legend. Played against a lot of talented fast bowlers back in the day. He’s got better stats than Ian Chappell.

For once I agree wholeheartedly with Chappelli. 💯💯💯

Chappell is damn right❤

Chappelli doesn't miss. Ever.

"I don't know what the score'll be because I think there'll be a draw or two along the way." Ian Chappell guest-starring as the Nostradamus of Cricket.

Whatever it is people may not like it but fact is chappeli always speaks his mind and more often then not his analysis is on point

As a neutral, all I can say is Langer may not be legend in comparison to Sachin, Lara, Ponting. But he was a modern test great on his own. There were several innings where he grinded it out and ensured Aussies had a great opening partnership. Its easy to get lost in the greatness of McGrath/Shane's bowling. But one of the major reasons Aussies dominated then was because of the opening partnership that made sure there was scoreboard pressure on the opposition. Its most important factor in tests.

Jesus!! That’s brutal from Chappell, but an honest assessment and an honest opinion!!

Ian Chappell on Langer 5:10

Ian chappell is like roy keane of cricket analysis . Entertaining to listen but bit too much cynicism and negativity

Chappell praising damien martyn ❤

I would really like to see Pucovski get into the Australian test team again. What’s happening with him is concerning though. The concussion problem is worrying and quite bizarre. It’s certainly something I haven’t seen before.

Seems harsh on Langer to me, his methods brought major improvements, seems exactly what England need... bring him in for me... England players will need to suck it up...

Ian Chappal is Sunil Gavaskar Of Australian Cricket

Of course Langer is a legend. But the thing is that there can be all sorts of legends for all sorts of things. Not best batsman of all time. So not a Bradman or Ponting legend. But averaging 45 at test level and 50 at first class as an opener! That is absolutely world class and legendary. As a lover of the baggy green and as someone that drives standards within the changeroom - absolutely legendary. So a stupid comment by Chappelli. Was Langer important as coach after the debacle of sandpapergate and the Lehmann years. His lifting of standards, stopping the sledging and bat sportsman like behaviour was absolutely legendary. He took control of the tean on and of the field. Obviously, over time the players wanted him to follow a more traditional coaching role and the captains wanted to seize back control of the team. Ok. But lets not underestimate the legendary work he did in changing the culture of the team.

Langer wouldn't let Australia bowl and bat like they have in England. Australia would be much more aggressive in both areas. Has the current coach had input into how they play. Langer was a good bat and important to the team. I think the team needs a hard task master not someone who is their friend.

Chappell was a boyhood hero of mine. I always listen carefully to Ian Chappell's opinion given his long experience and the fact that he was a very good captain in his day. He is thoughtful and his commentary is noted for its candour. Much of his commentary is in response to hyperbole in media comment. It is a challenge in his profession to respond to the hyperbole in a way that grounds it, without being unnecessarily disrespectful to players. This is a skill Chappell struggles with. It is really hard these days to get a positive opinion from Chappell about any player, an administration or the development of the game. Unfortunately Chappell has become bitter with age. His comments about Justin Langer were just plain rude. Langer was a better player than Martin and indeed Ian Chappell, not because Langer had a better range of strokes (he didn't); but because he valued his wicket more. Langer played in an age when test nations were more competitive than in Chappells era. Esp India and Pakistan. Langer played 105 test matches, averaged 45.3 (50.2 vs England). South Africa was good in both eras - Langer averaged 42.7 in 11 matches against the likes of Donald and Pollack; Chappell failed averaging just 16.9 across 9 matches. Chappell played 75 tests, had a lower average of 42.4 (and 41.1 vs England). Chappell did well 57.2 avg vs West Indies, helped by the fact that he retired in 1980 missing most of the two decade period of great WI teams.

5:45 Justin Langer not a Legend? That's too harsh to compare Langer and Martyn because Langer didn't play ODIs like Martyn.

Botham slapped u up in the car park 😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Could be wrong but think JL made more test runs than Ian, like over 1500 more runs

Ian Chappell don't know how to respect the Justin Langer who is finest Australian coach I have ever seen

Chappeli called Green a useful medium pacer... Green is 6'6 and bowls at 140kms, is that how they defined medium pacers back in the 70s?

Ian Chappell is always critical of Usman Khawaja ("He's only good against mediocre bowling"; "I'm not convinced. He shouldn't be opening" etc.). And Khawaja keeps proving him wrong.

Langer knew what he was doing when he retired. Chappelli is right. Make no mistake, JL has always wanted to be held in the highest esteem as a champion. Well known fact in WA cricket circles

Absolute bollocks!! if you didnt like the bloke just say so Chappelli! JL scored more test runs than you, played more games than you, and had a better average than yours. Hes Australia's 8th highest test run scorer of all time! If hes not a legend, then neither are you sir!

I miss chappels commentary

He was part of productive partnership

"You ring Shane Warne."

Mark waugh and langer were good players who got so many chances that they made 7k runs langer .if only martyn and katich had gotten the same chances. Both waugh and langer are two of the top 10-15 australia highest run getters in history.

Ian Chappell always thought he better than everyone else.

Come on Ian Chappell. It's fair to say Langer is not in the class of Warne and McGrath (who is really?), I am also big Damien Martyn fan and rates him over Langer. But to say he was twice the player that Langer was is a bit much. It strayed from opinion to attack as that's simply not true.

Whether you agree or think chappells talking crap,you have to listen & respect his opinion because of his worldwide standing in the game=England fan

Ian Chappell is the smartest guy in Australia 😅

Chappell likes the sound of his own voice I think.

As a opener it's not easy to maintain 45+average till today so Langer is hard foughted and mentally prepared by Steve Waugh main credit goes to Steve Waugh

Chappelli is being a bit harsh on his estimation of JL as a player. His numbers speak for themselves. Was he an all time great? No. Was he pretty good? Yes. If he was playing today given the sorry state of test cricket he’d easily be the best or top 3 for openers.

Lol, Damien Martyn's 13 career tons, later getting to come in after getting to come in after Langer, Hayden, Prime Ponting or Langers 23 tons against the the new ball with 3 double hundreds.

He didn't mention the second greatest spinner of all time behind Warne, Abdul Qadir.

If Greg or Ian chapel says someone is good or greatness than that is the gospel truth

Ian Chappell the HAS BEEN who NEVER WAS.

I'd rather watch Damien Martyn bat over Langer. But I think Langer had a better career.

Agree With Ian Chappell, Damian Martin was much better than Langer. Hayden is away too head than Langer.

Ian Chappell has always been a Bitter, Angry, Jealous Man and the older he gets the more Bitter, Angry and Jealous he gets.

Why was the Host laughing watching the pitch ? Change attitude brother.

"Damien Martin was (in Ian's opinion), twice as good a player as Justin Langer. IMO, Greg Chappell was twice as good a player as Ian Chappell. Thankfully for Ian, Trevor made him look good.

Matthew Hayden legend, Justin langer legend

Cam Green is not a medium pacer 😃

6:00

The more I hear Chappell, the less I want to hear him.

And now you want to bag out one of our countries best servants of the game? F me why aren't you better than that and standing up for him? Thanks for proving again that you are a true f wit. Steve, Brisbane.

If Chappell had his way, the australian cricket team players would run Cricket Australia. No limits in Chappell's eyes.

Ian Chappell you have been the most part critical, hyoocrital, negative,.. In your own mind only your time ever existed, disliked with a passion commentator ever. Steve, Brisbane.

If ian chappel makes a comment on Australian cricket or a trainers ability he is always right

Chappell says a coach is not required because Chappell was the greatest captain of all time. Warne parrots Chappell. However, would Warne have injured his shoulder practising bowling 1000 wrong-uns if a coach was there to contribute. Probably the greatest bowler of all time up to that point, still a great bowler on recovery but not quite the same

Langer was a legend...he wnt the best in the team but neither was Chappelli

Thats becurse you was captain

Langer no legend. Surprised only Ian speaks the truth in Australia, everyone else is living on mateship seeing through rose tinted glasses.

I will say that Langer made more runs than Chappell because he played in an era where more games were played. Langer couldn’t get in the team until Michael Slater’s form dipped alarmingly. He took his chance though so fair play to him. He was a very good player but I wouldn’t have said he was world class. Certainly compared to Hayden and Ponting for example.

Ian Chappell is and always has been NSW faction. They ran cricket for ages. Qld was never let in. Hayden and Langer had a bond where Hayden stuck around for way too long, and Langer was his buddy. Neither were legends, while i agree with that, Ians comments are more about the heirachy of cricket and its NSW bias...thats why tubby got to play on as captain despite getting out for 1s about 200 times in a row.

Stats speak… and they show that Justin was a legend… poor Ian according to you all those years all the selectors were moron to give the chance to play 105 tests to a ordinary player in great Australia team??

So botham isn't the only one he has a beef with.

Definitely miss commentary in World Cup 23

Chapelli at its very best

❤Damien Martyn ❤

Ian really? Justin was the best coach we have ever had next to Bobby Simpson

Ricky Ponting

For all his positives, every now & then he just doesn't like someone who was a better player than him, scored more runs than him & was in a more successful side than him. Put the lemons down Chappelli & stop looking for reasons to be sour.

Why belittle people? Is it a Chappelian fsmily trait?

Ian Chappell is a great commentator and is always upfront and honest. Langer was may be a good and useful kind of cricketer but definitely not a legendary figure and was an average coach for sure. His contribution to the T20 WC win or other major wins at the end were minimal and it was only the team that did it.

Not working for Marnus in Pakistan obviously

If damien martyn had got the same chance as langer . He would've been 10k club member . That is how good he was

He's more of a legend than Warner.