India Australia Series

Chappell to help Aussies against India

Australia have enlisted the help of the former India coach Greg Chappell as they prepare to defend the Border-Gavaskar Trophy away from home. Chappell is travelling with the Australia squad as an assistant coach and he will pass on plenty of advice to the players and support staff about cricket and life in India.

“It’s good to be involved this time,” Chappell said. “Obviously it’s a transition period and always an exciting time.

“I’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the young players. Just talk about the conditions in India, generally, will be part of the role, just what to expect in India, conditions, weather, food – all those different things.

“We’ll be talking about the whole strategy involving bowling and batting in India. There will be discussions certainly with the coaching staff and probably with the individuals.”

Chappell was the coach of India from 2005 to 2007 and still works with the Rajasthan Cricket Academy.

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