Botham, Chappell and the Gentleman’s Game

The two warring Ians, Chappell and Botham, nearly came to blows recently.

The most exciting battle in the Ashes took place in the Adelaide Oval car park. The two warring Ians, Chappell and Botham, nearly came to blows. Beefy, 55, was waiting for his car at the end of the fourth day’s play during the second Test. Chappelli, 67, needled the English allrounder, whom he has not spoken to since 1980.

According to Daily Mail, ‘Chappell muttered something highly provocative as he went past. A surprised Botham turned around to retort: ‘What did you say?’ And after Chappell made another incendiary remark, both of them dropped their bags and were at each other’s throats before being quickly separated.’

Chappell and Botham’s feud dates back to 1977, when the two fought at a bar in Melbourne. And they have been fighting happily ever after.

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