The Longest Feud: Chappell v Botham Ashes 2023 Special

The Longest Feud: Chappell v Botham
The bitter rivalry between Ian Chappell and Ian Botham spans five decades. For the first time since the infamous fight that started it all, the two Ashes icons come face to face.

[@paulyoung5514]

As an Englishman I've never actually been Botham's biggest fan but his ability is unquestioned, he single-handedly won matches and tests and he's done so much for sick kids, hats off to him. Chappell doesn't come across well at all.

[@Ingens_Scherz]

Forget his cricketing exploits, Botham will always be a total asshole.

[@Anonymous-wv2eg]

Ben Stokes is the modern day version of Beefy.....only with the world's worst tattoos

[@formlessuk]

@@Anonymous-wv2egtattoos can be removed…

[@Anonymous-wv2eg]

@@formlessuk big job for his situation though! ha. Poor behaviour cannot be easily forgotten though, can it? He now loves to try and take the moral high ground, despite the fact he has his own checkered history!

[@humorousdave]

Chappell is a fool

[@martinharvey3990]

You could see Botham would've been willing to drop it had there been a little bit coming back the otherway, but Chappel was sat there like a sad, old man. To not give Botham any credit at all, considering his charity work has meant kids with lukemia now have a 90% survival chance compared to less than 10% when he started, is totally disrespectful!

[@FootballLad]

Bitterness at Chappels age is just sad

[@user-oi9to7ux7k]

Your first sentence is astute and spot on.

[@NY-Dani]

Chappel is bitter, nasty man. He shat his pants when Botham threatened to batter him in the car park and shat himself again. Coward.

[@paulscottrobson]

He's still doing it, with less publicity ; we saw him in our local city not long before Covid-19.

[@andrewjm1506]

This is spot on and has actually been demonstrated at other points in time too (for example when they were commentating together once in the late '90s). Botham is cautiously open to trying but just gives in when he can see Chappell is still bitter as hell.

[@waynee6127]

I’m a Aussie but I’m 100% behind Sir Ian

[@Zed137]

not much choice.. an Aussie too and Chappelli has disgusted me with his weakness here.. little man

[@MrMagicmatt05]

Grow up, the pair of you.

[@iankearns774]

Both sooks mate. Need to get over themselves.

[@r.cjones1515]

I'm 101% behind Sir Beef

[@sean_43]

I feel that Ian Botham has come close to trying to offer an olive branch. Chappell has just been stupid really. He really overdone it to be honest.

[@bigjohnknew]

This was gripping television but sadly I have to admit Chappelli came out of this looking rather sad and childish.

[@thomridgeway1438]

Everybody in the world of Cricket will always love Ian Botham - not even half of Australia love Ian Chappell

[@chalkandcheese1868]

The Chappell brother's are extremely difficult to like, it's true.

[@robertcottam8824]

Hmmm. That’s overstated. Wouldn’t it be fairer to say that nobody remembers the Chappell brothers anymore, sadly. I say ‘sadly’ because Ian was a fine captain and number three,Greg was a super four and Trevor was a most-accurate underarm bowler. Botham was very good. Very, very good. But he would have been even better if he had been born mute. Ian Botham was a bit of a hero of mine when I was young and spunky. Then I met him…. The man is living embodiment of the word, ‘poltroon’. That he is a member has never been in dispute: That his ‘membership’ extends to The House of Lords… Feck. That’s a cause for national shame, surely?

[@YD-uq5fi]

@@robertcottam8824 Their grandfather, Vic Richardson, was a Test cricketer who clashed with Bradman when he captained Bradman.

[@robertcottam8824]

@@YD-uq5fi I gather a lot of Australian cricketers clashed with Bradman: O’Reilly and Jack Fingleton weren’t complimentary…

[@RushfanUK]

@@robertcottam8824 Everyone who loves crickets knows the Chappell brothers, one who bowled underarm, one who told him to and the a#$&hole who Botham should have lamped, as for the rest of your nonsense it's exactly that, name me one Aussie that has done as much for charity and at personal cost as Botham.

[@Smelly_Minge]

As a little kid at my first ashes test, me and another little boy waited with our autograph books for Chappell while he finished a TV interview... when he finished he walked straight past the both of us and ignored us... what a Cnut

[@tebraizshahzad3364]

Sad. Sorry to hear that. I've met sportsman and other entertaininers who behaved in this manner too, including some Pakistani cricketers and Professional Wrestlers (Including one whose been pretty popular for the last decade or more). Interestingly, I've met several people who've also said this of Botham when wanting an autograph.

[@gettinhungrig8806]

Both Chappells were very good with autographs when I was a kid. Among the more friendly players. But I don't blame players at times not wanting to do them...must give 'em the shits to a certain extent...invasion of their privacy really.

[@Oddly1970]

What a horrible convict cnut

[@tebraizshahzad3364]

@@Oddly1970 Are you referring to Chappell? If so, what criminal behaviour did he take part in? Botham, yes I know about him. Btw love the British Rail profile pic

[@user-jc4ms9rl4q]

If Chappell slags his own countrymen, including.. horror of horrors: slagging off Bradman!😮.. that’s unbelievable: what a total arsehole

[@Powerage_86]

Even as an Aussie I respect Botham far more than Chappell.

[@bobbythompson3544]

That says it all!

[@blueenglishstaffybreeder6956]

I’m with you, Chappelli just looked and sounded childish

[@davidglow3]

Even as an Englishman,l respect Chappell much more than far right wing Botham

[@eddieingalls534]

@@davidglow3 What makes you see Botham as 'far right'?

[@ianbarrett4166]

@@eddieingalls534he’s right handed

[@georgejohnson4721]

Chappelli also entered a feud with the very intelligent and articulate New Zealand batsman Glenn Turner. Chappelli could give but couldn’t take … exactly how Botham described. Ian Chappell set the scene for 50 years of Aussie sledging. The idea of cricket being a gentleman’s game ended with him.

[@TheGilbalfas]

100% agree. He set the standard and the passion and culture of sledging. He has alot to answer for.

[@gettinhungrig8806]

He inherited the Bradman feud from his grandfather Victor Richardson

[@simonkevnorris]

Ever heard of the Bodyline series?

[@Achilles66666]

​@@simonkevnorris🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱

[@groomys67]

Were his parents Italian?

[@johnroberts6753]

Ian chappell looks a very sad and bitter man.

[@RCGJACK]

I think botham came across bad

[@paulscottrobson]

@@RCGJACK I don't think either of them came across as great. But I felt sorry for Chappelli. I got the impression Botham was at least trying a bit - he started most of the 'conversation' and said he was a good player and probably a good tactician (which wasn't negative as he wouldn't have known Chappelli other than historically).

[@mikespearwood3914]

@@paulscottrobson You meant you felt sorry for Botham???

[@ysgol3]

@@RCGJACK Yes, dead right!

[@paulscottrobson]

@@mikespearwood3914 No. Just that he made some effort and Chappelli didn't. My view is that Michael Clarke is right ; the truth is somewhere in the middle but over 40 years they've both convinced themselves of what happened and they are irreconcilable. I also thought Chappelli looked very old suddenly.

[@foxyjazzbopper]

What a gentleman Botham is.. he offered an olive branch to Chappell, and all Chappell could do was refuse it.. what a plonker. Both were excellent players.. but as humans.. Botham wins hands down.. the things he has done in his life for the hood far outweigh the silly things he may have one when goaded by a sad Aussie( and I loved the Aussie teams of the 70’s!!)

[@andyferdinand6540]

Word for Word... so exact!! What a great cricketer and genuine character Ian was ; Chappell's younger arrogance stays immature and sad.

[@nathanwilliams2152]

I think it’s a shame that two great cricketers can’t have a beer and look back on their careers and memories with even a hint of a smile. It’s very sad. But I must admit Botham came into this open-minded, and was more human about it, and showed good humour. Chappell did not.

[@sandboxplayerz667]

Chill. People are taking this far too seriously. They were playing their roles. This wasn't real.

[@mikespearwood3914]

@@sandboxplayerz667 Nah, it is real. That's why it barely lasted 5-6 minutes. I'm just surprised they agreed to be in the same room as each other.

[@sandboxplayerz667]

@@mikespearwood3914 It wasn't real. They were doing a mock therapy session.

[@colingeddes2172]

For a 8 year period ian botham was arguably the greatest cricketer on the planet and did so much for charity off the pitch. As for chappell, a very bitter old man, kept insulting botham and accusing botham of being a liar every sentence when he opened his filthy mouth.

[@banliveexport325]

I agree although I think there is a big chance that Botham may have done it he may have been blackout drunk and forgotten doing it. This is very common

[@colingeddes2172]

​@@banliveexport325ian botham was my cricketing hero, but i admit he was no saint off the pitch with some of his off field antics. At least he was willing to offer an olive branch to chappell, but chappell just kept insulting him and personaly as well. Admittedly it made for great viewing. I dont know what the aussie public think of chappell but he certainly doesnt appear to be a very endearing individual , that is for sure.

[@GH-pt3eg]

@@banliveexport325 also every chance Chappell made that up to distract from the fact he got done and ran out of the bar. People do make stuff up you know...

[@tommyoneil6962]

Ian Chappell thought like every Aussie that botham was a typical english school boy but he was tough as nails and a legend even in the aussies eyes

[@sean_43]

He was never the greatest cricketer on the planet and certainly not for 8 years. Even he would say that himself. The West Indies were extremely dominant at the time and routinely turned over England at the time so I wouldn't exaggerate but on his day he was a devastating batsman and bowler. You can't say that Chappell had a filthy mouth. You're choosing to believe the story of Ian Botham, someone you're gushing about over an Aussie legend. I don't think Chappell would be as resolute in his stance unless something had gone on but I'd imagine he's far from blameless but Botham was no Saint himself either

[@MarkNelson-bh6cq]

Botham outclassed him again just like on the pitch

[@chalkandcheese1868]

He didn't outclass the Chappells mate

[@johnwalters4792]

Agree

[@gusleonard9397]

Amazing to see how many Aussies side with Both.

[@StuTheDon17]

Chappell is an arrogant c#nt. Of all legends of Australian cricket, he is the one we like the least.

[@jameslyons5730]

Traitors

[@mufflersponge8969]

Beefy is more of an Aussie then Chappell, and I’m an aussie

[@siredith8846]

Because Lord Both is a decent bloke, and Chappell is an an asshole.

[@gunpuntuhong4531]

“This little pommy broke more records than you’ll ever think about” ouch 😅😂

[@jonsaddler3067]

Two great old cricketers nearing the end. Botham tried an olive branch showing respect to Chappell the player/captain but Chappell is to bitter to move on. He will take the feud to the grave he looked sad, weak and pathetic. Life is to short for all that and Beefy knows it

[@raffarmenio6933]

Yep. Beefy doesnt want to be consumed by the negativity around their situation so he stays well clear of Chappell for a reason. Life is too short and there's better things to worry about.

[@abhinavgupta6731]

​@@raffarmenio6933 rivalry should be cherished not ended if people involved are not to ready it so we at outsiders should sit back and enjoy it

[@stephenl9473]

I met beefy in his pomp in 1982 I was 14 he was absolutely brilliant sat with me and my uncle for half hour

[@lingolarker9318]

Wow you lucky sod! 😂

[@aarronwilson5647]

I'm an Aussie and I'll never forgive Ian Botham. He should have punched that clown there and then. I would have liked that.

[@rahulrmc1613]

I would have love the opposite

[@raulraul3126]

Man, that was intense. Best short movie i've ever seen. I literally felt it.😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@pack2668]

Why is Chappell sulking about this fued, he started it all. Chappell comes across as sad, bitter, lonely man.

[@peteystrumpet]

As an Aussie I’m team Botham all the way.. Botham came in open minded and Chappell looked and sounded pretty bitter and pathetic. Botham was one of the most awesome cricketers I seen, decades ahead of his time and was loved by teammates and opponents and all who watched him for his cricket and sportsmanship. So it seems to be a bit of a Chappell problem.

[@mansooralam7142]

With you👍

[@nathanwilliams2152]

@@mansooralam7142 Bothams body language gave the impression that he was relaxed, comfortable, almost hopeful. He was open minded enough to acknowledge Chappell’s ability as a cricketer. Chappell looked very defensive - like he wanted to be put in a hole. But they’ve made up their minds and I hope that they’re at peace with their conclusions.

[@mansooralam7142]

Absolutely 💯

[@forret]

Aussies respect true grit, especially if it’s working class. That’s why you love Flintoff, Botham, Wood. It’s the DNA of Aussie sports. Chapell is a pussy

[@gulqur123]

There's a reason for that bitterness. The injustice was done to Ian Chappell once in the bar and once in the car park. Botham is a coward.Read the book Wasim and Waqar inheritors of Imran.

[@bluebob81]

Spent nearly 20 years on the pitch and in changing rooms, (cricket and rugby) with Aussie lads and the one thing I always found is that they will play hard, chat shit, but after the game there's a handshake and a beer. They do sportsmanship better than us. However, Chappell, here, does not represent Aussies well. What a tool! And I don't even like Botham.

[@Chapps1941]

Chappelli was big promoter of that. Great revisionism

[@hilarymanning7112]

The only person who maintains eye contact is Beefy.

[@gregadair1546]

I think the Aussies have more respect for Botham than Chappell.

[@kenouif]

As an Aussie, I agree with your statement.

[@billmago7991]

As an aussie i disagree

[@BruceLee-sw4ms]

I’m an Aussie ; I agree also.

[@GH-pt3eg]

@@billmago7991 Bill is probably just like chappell. double standards and just wants to act tough all the time. As a journalist once said "being in a conversation with an Australian is like being in an argument which you're winning, but which never ends"

[@tebraizshahzad3364]

Can I ask you, in your opinion, why do the Aussies respect Botham more than Chappell? What's the anger towards Chappell?

[@bigjohnknew]

Also I’m no body language expert but I’ve watched enough interrogation analysis videos to see that Botham is displaying all the telltale signs of an honest person. The eye contact is a dead giveaway.

[@thebristolbruiser]

Don’t worry, no one is an expert in “reading” people through body language. It’s a pseudoscience with no practical application. The only reason it still exists is to implicate innocent civilians in petty criminal activity to line the pockets of corrupt officials.

[@lingolarker9318]

Yet all IC can fire back is ‘liar liar’😏

[@paulscottrobson]

@@lingolarker9318 Don't doubt there is some fault on both sides. But I never saw Botham as a coward. If anything he was too gung ho.

[@GH-pt3eg]

Lots of projection from Chappell. You're right, body language is a giveaway

[@Nigel-Webb]

100%. No need for any expertise, the subconscious part of our mind just instantly knows on a deep gut instinct level.

[@mbxyz89]

Botham shows how much tougher he is.

[@chumleyk]

There is something quite unhealthy about Chappell's attitude after all this time.

[@colingeddes2172]

That is a massive understatement.

[@shylo8590]

Think this just shows that chappell tried to pick on a young botham and beefy put him in his place! Chappell is a very sad, petty individual

[@SUPERLEEDSYRA]

An ingrained hatred of the English. Its common amongst alot of Aussies of his era.

[@kadambisridhar9365]

Beefy showed a lot of grace in acknowledging IC as a good player despite the hatred from the other side. Nothing even remotely cowardly about that, btw!!!

[@TheGilbalfas]

Ian Botham is one of the gutsiest players I have ever seen in my life. Chappell was just a sledger.

[@sentimentalbloke185]

Botham's even gutsier today. lol

[@mikespearwood3914]

Nah, Chappell was gutsy too. Nowhere near as naturally talented as brother Greg, but was gutsy enough that Bradman (when asked) picked him as the one batsman to bat for his life if he had to choose. He clearly is petulant, and won't let go of this silly grudge against Botham though. Surely he could cut some slack for what a 21 year old guy did. Lots of 21 year old guys do dumb things.

[@sentimentalbloke185]

@@mikespearwood3914 It all seems to hinge on whether or not Botham picked up the glass & threatened Chappell with it. That's what it's all about. IMO, Chappell is telling the truth about it.

[@mikespearwood3914]

@@sentimentalbloke185 I agree, but Botham is either never going to admit to it, or genuinely was too drunk to remember it.

[@duncanpriestley964]

​@@sentimentalbloke185 I'd always assumed Beefy was lying about the glass, but having watched this documentary Chappeli seems less plausible.

[@DavePayne-if7gj]

Chappell calling Botham a coward lol. He shit out twice 😂😂

[@craigsimons817]

A feud to rival any other, not only in sport but in just about every walk of life. This one is going to the grave, absolutely no doubt.

[@azapro911]

Fascinating that Botham can easily look at Chappell, but not vice versa.

[@richardlowes1176]

Great point

[@fifiwoof1969]

​@@richardlowes1176 if you were threatened with a glass would you ever want to sit in front of the guy again let alone look at him? I WOULDN'T!

[@kdee8166]

Chappell shows exactly what he is and Botham describes him well.

[@_Ben4810]

Ian Chappell is the epitome of irony when any Australian uses the term ''Whinging Pom''..... I've never seen a grown man clearly enjoy holding a grudge for so long that actually makes him so miserable also.......

[@stephenmullane1508]

Botham was nice and relaxed,chappil like a child

[@sidhynes8444]

Sad to see, I thought they were both going burst out laughing but if they were serious. Ian Chappell was a terrific batsman, especially the hook and a great Captain. Beefy, a living legend, inspiration and hero. I love the man.

[@asadyousuf8419]

Botham was known for his charismatic personality and his unwavering determination to win matches. He had engaging feuds with several players, one notable example being his rivalry with Imran Khan. However, Botham's genius made him stand out from the crowd, and his extraordinary abilities were unmatched. Despite his volatile and aggressive demeanor, he was widely admired, both in Australia and England. In addition, Botham's passionate and dramatic commentary endeared him to many fans, even though it may not always have been the most technically accurate. Whenever Botham was involved, nobody wanted to miss out on the action. However, the same cannot be said for Chappell.

[@johnmac333]

Exactly , Chappell is a woeful commentator .

[@nicholassmith9909]

Ian Botham is on a different level to that sad old lonely Aussie

[@brianeast9081]

These 2 were put in a commentary box together during the Gabba test of the 98/99 series. Botham acted profressional the half hour they were in there together, Chappell didn't even acknowledge Botham's existance. Its blatantly clear that one, despite their hatred of each other, is prepared to act in a manner that one would expect of a man, and that's Ian Botham.

[@ejkalegal3145]

Maybe because Botham was the one in the wrong in the past and Chappell had reasonable cause?

[@dommidavros2211]

​@@ejkalegal3145 - You're the first and only one to say that! That tells us all we need to know!

[@Snuffy708]

Chappell was 33 when he started the fued. Like beefy says he thought he could rile up the 21 year old Pom, and he didn’t like it that Botham gave it back. Just a typical stubborn sad little man, got shown up and can’t live it down.

[@paulmatters2641]

21. Turn it up champ. Take a tissue.

[@Snuffy708]

@@paulmatters2641 What you on about?

[@paulmatters2641]

Botham was almost crying with Chappell here. Big loud mouth pom. LOL

[@paulmatters2641]

@@Snuffy708 Take a shower champ.

[@Snuffy708]

@@paulmatters2641 Crying 🤣 only people who cry, on live Tv, are the Convicts. Take a seat champ

[@perthparanormal469]

Iam an Aussie , I'd back botham any day of the week. Chappel is sneak

[@mikespearwood3914]

sneak?

[@Bluemusic66]

Chappel is sneak? You’re not an Aussie mate 😂

[@stuartcameron3968]

Beefy would knock this clown into next week

[@TheGilbalfas]

This is beautful ❤ love it. I’m on beefy’s side. Thanku chaps for the best 6 mins on KZbin all year. 🎉

[@peterbrigden2124]

As an Aussie I have nothing nice to say about Chappell, Ian Botham is one of the greatest cricketers ever and a great humanitarian as we all know

[@powerboon2k]

Botham almost cried when told he couldn't hold his booze.

[@campfreddy3547]

Beefy won this hands down,Ian Botham world respected Sportsman and erm Ian Chapell.

[@Daraja1]

Chappell couldn’t even look at him.

[@samanthacuckow51]

I'm a Brit and am a big fan of Beefy and I have been an avid cricket fan since 1983 so I have known about this quarrel for a long, long time. After watching this I feel so sad for them both. Whatever did happen all those years ago needed to be put to rest and sadly I don't think it ever will be. They are going to take this one to their graves.

[@standenberg]

It looks like the green-eyed monster is on his last legs & his 45 year-old beef with Beefy is all that’s keeping him going. Botham put him on his arse years ago & looks the better man in this clip too.

[@michaelpratt8005]

Sad for Chappel that even his teammates and fellow patriots chose Botham over him

[@trevorerasmus1605]

I agree and that's probably the main reason he is so Bitter to this day. He was at the end of his career and Ian was just about to start flourishing, I think a fair bit of envy towards a dashing young lad is part of it,he would have known the glass incident was just bravado but needed too hang onto something to give his bitterness some credibility.

[@rashimjacob903]

I ain’t a body language expert but it felt that Ian Botham came to sort out the issue if Chappel was willing too.

[@brianadams9440]

I believe Chappell's account 100%. Maybe Botham was too pissed to remember the glass, but as an Aussie (and a Chappell supporter) I felt the following:- 1. It's a dumb idea to start sledging a pissed bloke who's bigger than you. In any situation. 2. Botham looked to be extending the olive branch at the start of that final interview (probably thinking "life's too short for this shit") and Chappell didn't even look at him. Bad start 3. When asked to say something positive Botham said Ian was a good cricketer and captain (which he was), Chappell was disgraceful in his response (love him or hate him Botham was an amazing all rounder) Chappell indeed looked very bitter and lonely and I felt pretty average (and embarrassed) watching him in that "interview". Just my opinion, And I'm biased towards Australia, but not in this case.

[@erniescullion8452]

You like many suits to make Beefy the one at fault.. was you there. I wasnt. To be fair Botham was more grown up with positive comments. Chapell the prick fair play to you was more grown up. Ian was 21 we all have been 21 and pending on back bone or if you have balls you wont let people just give you crap and say or do nothing within reason to the same at least. Chapell couldnt take it. Greg different man thankfully.

[@richarddiver1562]

Fair play to you as an Aussie and a Chappell supporter. You’ve read it fairly... a staged drama but Botham gave the impression of being willing to forgive and forget while Chappell does himself no favours. Those two men are the only ones who know the real events. Whatever the genesis of argument, the size of Botham (when he was fit) and his noted robustness suggests any physical altercation probably resembles Botham’s version more than Chappell’s.

[@richardoshea2071]

I would be embarrassed if I told someone I had a 45 year feud over a fight in a car park with someone

[@ianlloyd6812]

Agreed. You’ve summarised well.

[@AussieKingYT]

Yep! Beefy is more Aussie than Chappelli. And that's difficult to say. But Ian is an arrogant man who has too high of an opinion of himself.

[@thatr0ryt133]

Chappell will be remembered for nothing more than an embarrassment. Botham is an absolute legend.

[@AndrewWilliams-kw6bc]

Embarrassment ? Never losing a series as captain !

[@robertelliott9094]

Chappell couldn’t even make eye contact. Botham could. Shows you who the real coward is

[@TPRM1]

I remember an Australian friend of my parents once said that people from Adelaide were “bloody miserable”. The first time I heard Ian Chappell speak, I thought, “I bet he’s from Adelaide.”

[@andrewsavage9148]

You can tell Chappell is a sad lonely old man, Botham clearly wanted to engage? Chappell must’ve needed the dough!

[@philipputtick3238]

Ian will forever remain my hero. He never buckles to bullies. A great Englishman who always stood up

[@spdharan]

Both are Ian. The "Englishman" saved it.

[@sentimentalbloke185]

Botham was a pub brawler back in the day & Chappell's story that Botham couldn't hold his p!ss & threatened him with a beer glass rings true.

[@gonzobombers]

Botham: North Melb, I got shunned Chappelli: I told Stevenson to tell you to piss off Botham: so you did do it, ok Chappelli: no I didn’t He’s a walking talking contradiction of himself

[@markcampbell1466]

Yet he calls Both a liar and Chappell's lying when talking to him! How ridiculous is that?

[@davidgriffin2918]

I was into cricket so much back then , never missed a match, the day night series were so exciting. They are both legends ,and they dont have to like each other ,

[@mikespearwood3914]

It's just sad though, particularly from Chappell: who won't let go of incidents nearly 50 years ago, and with a man who was 21 at the time of said incidents, and supposedly immature and reckless at the time.

[@robertcottam8824]

⁠@@mikespearwood3914 That’s all very well. But Mr. ‘Beefy’ Botham has qualities that Mr. Chappell lacks: 1) Above average physical weight which he has never been too shy to throw about. 2) A negative intelligence quotient that he has never been slow to demonstrate, either. Having had the privilege of sharing a pint or three with Mr. Botham, I’d rather not repeat it. Mr. Chappell’s company could not not conceivably be less pleasant.

[@robertwendrop4764]

Ian, one of my biggest heroes just an unbelievable England hero.

[@blitzkrieg9782]

Beefy literally "owned and obliterated" Chappelli in that little exchange!😂

[@Chapps1941]

Yeah, nah, l didn't see it

[@neilinely]

Maybe check the meaning of the word 'literally'.

[@SteveM-ly7oy]

haha yes in line with the penchant for KZbin video titles to be extreme, we could say Botham ROASTS Chappell, or Botham SCHOOLS Chappell.

[@ysgol3]

🤣🤣You mean the opposite, surely??

[@markjohn1910]

The greatest all rounder of all time , and a sad old man who never got any where near him .

[@nathanwilliams2152]

Maybe Kallis and Imran Khan are slightly above him - certainly Kallis.

[@sircxx8621]

@@nathanwilliams2152Or Sobers…

[@mikespearwood3914]

Garry Sobers says "hello".

[@markjohn1910]

@@mikespearwood3914 wow !!! Are you with him now ???

[@sircxx8621]

@@mikespearwood3914 Wow! Sir Garfield, you are the greatest cricketer that’s ever been born - and such a Gentleman with it. Much love to you & your family and thanks for all the wonderful memories!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@surreyevo]

Hahaha like he pair of dustbin lids "he started it". Chappell what a big baby

[@johnjones8149]

Beefy would destroy him like he did in the original punch up. Chappell is just embarrassed because he got embarrassed by a 21 year old.

[@allydign2749]

That’s basically the top and bottom of it. Tried to intimate a youngster, got sat on his behind and has hung on to the hurt and embarrassment ever since.

[@YD-uq5fi]

Most Australians and 100% of non-Australians (including the billion plus of the Indian Subcontinent, etc.) recognize that Botham is in the right, not Chappell.

[@vickyvirk4424]

No- Botham a fine cricketer but was a bully of highest order. His personal life indiscretions have just been too much.

[@YD-uq5fi]

@@vickyvirk4424 Very weak argument. Botham has been married to his wife Kath for 50 years, and it is not for you to say what she should think. Plus, that has nothing to do with his altercation with Ian Chappell.

[@bharatvarsh2056]

Nobody knows in india wat happened between those two. Anyways who cares.🙄🙄

[@Voutsie]

Both men were great cricketers and had successful careers, but have enormous egos and absolutely no emotional intelligence - they are basically little boys in men’s bodies. I have slightly more respect for Ian Botham - it was clear that he was prepared to concede a bit of ground and maybe bury the hatchet, but there had to be something in return from Ian Chappell and Chappelli simply could not find it within himself. What a sad, toxic and insecure person Ian Chappell is.

[@tom4115]

spot on about their egos and lack of emotional intelligence.

[@moses5161]

Do not bear a grudge against others, but settle your differences with them, so that you will not commit a sin because of them. Do not take revenge on others or continue to hate them, but love your neighbors as you love yourself. I am the Lord. - Leviticus 19:17-18

[@failsafebiker]

Chappell is the perfect example of the Aussie cricketer who loves to dish it out but can't take it. They've got a few in their current side like this now.......

[@JMMM1986]

🤣 oh please - the amount you clowns carried on after the Bairstow dismissal - you can't be throwing stones

[@longjohn5322]

One eye open and one ear blocked. Your comment is the purest definition of immaturity and ignorance.

[@drdavid1963]

The Aussies are notoriously bad losers. Chappell was a good player but is so jealous of Botham in particular and any Pom in general who could stick it up em. Pathetic.

[@YD-uq5fi]

That is a pretty common Australian male personality trait.

[@markjones464]

@YD-uq5fi Come and live In Australia I work with many from the UK , we get On Great , not One of them said it was Not Fair about Bairstow getting out It Test Cricket , not back yard Cricket He was a nob , that not me saying this It your fellow countrymen Ps I be Asking your coaching staff Why they had not picked up this stupid Habit , Australia Had and Target it .

[@lewisgreen2957]

Both men have amazing attributes - Chappell for his role in establishing WSC and Botham for his life changing Charity work. Two legends but individually they must be hard work to hang around with..

[@jansenblyth1956]

Its good to see rivalry amongst great players ( which they both were), its good to see one tried to move on while the other one keeps botham in his head for free

[@nejamo]

Either in jail or hospital? Rest assured it would've been the hospital for you Chappell old son.

[@boxingjerapah]

Leaves no doubt as to was the better player, man and human being.

[@briansukhu4392]

This is hilarious, almost like Heat De-Niro vrs Al-Pacino The Dark Knight Batman vrs Joker interrogation scene

[@matty14682]

Chappell still acting like a child

[@LIFE-CRICKET-TRAVELS]

I like Ian Chappell , what a batsman.. as for botham the best allounder/fighter guy of his times..I love them both for the way they played the game.

[@bantamNeil12]

Beefy = Legend Chappell - Bitter and twisted The 2 don't compare and Chappell couldn't lace Beefy's boots on and off the cricket pitch 🏏

[@Zed137]

off - no contest.. but the little sook could play

[@thejudge-kv2jk]

It's quite sad really. They're both arguing with things that happened like 50 years ago! It's not healthy. It seems to bother Botham less than it does Chappell who comes accross as very bitter.

[@Adam-oy4ix]

I'm an Aussie, but I have never liked Chappell. Good player and captain, but he has always bugged the shit out of me as a commentator (pretty funny that he had a dig at Beefy's commentary skills) and he comes across here as a sad, bitter old man.

[@user-yl1qt4fp6i]

Beefy has never denied the glassing threat, only diverted with 'Why would I need to' or words to that effect.

[@TheSaintBrad]

Chappell's locked into a position and nothing is ever going to sway him. That reflects poorly on his character. Conversely, it appears Botham would concede some ground if Chappell was willing to do the same. The comment about Botham's commentary was childish and irrelevant to the issue at hand. This isn't bias speaking, I'm Australian. .

[@paulscottrobson]

They're probably about the same. I always liked Chappelli as a commentator - not as good as Benaud, but then no-one is, but worth listening to. Botham was a bit more Fred Trueman style at time but still pretty decent compared to a lot of the rubbish you get now "That's a big hit for six over the boundary" - get away.

[@davidfairholm5845]

How sad . Botham was showing a little bit of an olive branch. Chappell none sadly.

[@user-sw3fx5mz2n]

Met Beefy and he is larger than life , colourful and a genuine force of nature to be in his company , and many Aussies I have heard speak of him in the game , love and respect the guy as much as we do The other bloke always had negativity associated with him and the lines of Lillee , Thompson & Border aren’t that keen on Chappell because he is just a bitter egotistical arsehole

[@GH-pt3eg]

Lots of the Aussies from that era loved him. Some of them the same teammates Chappell seems to totally disrespect

[@krantiveer5116]

I believe Chappell, Botham has previous history of being arrested in the UK and Australia for violence. Not to mention he's been exposed for being an adulterer while publicly denying. So he has credibility issues. However Chappell's acid tongue may have been the catalyst.

[@robertwendrop4764]

Ian Botham would be in an all time World 11..Chapel can clean the loo,s. In this vid Botham is still and always will be a very proud man.

[@268dar]

Big Ronnie should have sorted this out 40 years ago

[@thomaslippiatt7107]

This is just sad on both sides it’s been 30 years ffs life’s to short to carry this level of bitterness around

[@travels129]

Half relatives like this two go on about little crap

[@oldmanc2]

40+

[@markjones464]

If Somebody threatened me with a Glass , it be for the rest of my life , I Would not have anything to do with Them , even A Hero Worship Cricket Player And that why I had , and will Have in the Future a good life , you Choose your path , most people that Can not Handle Drink have problems In life , fact of life .

[@mikespearwood3914]

@@markjones464 A lot of what you say is true, but Chappell should be able to forgive a guy who did an incredibly dumb thing as some 21 year old, because we all know that 21 year olds can do and say some really dumb things they'd later regret.

[@herbie55555]

Botham wins this easily, Botham at least gave him credit saying he was a good cricketer, Chappel is sad and bitter

[@niguel4438]

I was waiting for the reunion. This appears to be genuine. Chappell couldn’t pay one compliment to Botham. Shame on him.

[@davidbriggs6025]

Ian Botham was an amazing cricketer, great competitor and beat us almost on his own in several tests. I met him once and he was down to earth and friendly. I loved watching the Chappell brothers bat and Ian was a fierce competitor. Who really cares if they don’t get on.

[@fifiwoof1969]

Exactly - need to stop trying to get them to kiss and make up. Not gonna happen!

[@markbleak7228]

A lovely man Botham I met him aswell I do agree this. Should have being put to bed

[@Straightshooterx71x]

How bitter Mr Chappell is.❤

[@gonnaw1n]

Wow all I see from this is how pathetic Ian Chappell is in this interview and clearly how he has carried this on. What a sad act!

[@ianaspinall7948]

Chappell was scared of Beefy then and he's still a bit scared of him now.

[@christopherdale7017]

😂😂😂 I love this,Chappell should of Dropped it but at least Botham tried to mend the situation. And Iam an Aussie but not the biggest fan of Ian Chappell.

[@lingolarker9318]

Yep you have to admit IC comes out of this whole situation pretty badly. Not a credit to Oz as a human being. Botham is defo the bigger man here.

[@amardaman3371]

U can feel the hate 😂

[@melanicwhoosh]

Ian Chappell is one of the worst examples of Aussie arrogance.

[@garethwest9069]

People that sub atheist wingnuts like Sam Harris shouldn't talk.

[@Rayhhh]

Botham would batter him 😂

[@ned_1963]

Basically, Chappell lost a minor bust-up with a young Pom & had to make up a story to save face. His body language says a lot too.....

[@GH-pt3eg]

agreed. he was humiliated because people like him think they can say what they want and there won't be repercussions. he got done, then made up this story to distract. Cowards run Ian

[@JackGallagher2014]

Sir Ian Botham = Legend

[@bosullivan5462]

2 bulls but I genuinely think Botham would be more open to burying the hatchet.... Chappell strikes me a bitter old codger.

[@flintsrevenge2157]

Ian Botham a perfect example of a true gentleman and one hell of a cricketer. Enough said

[@iankearns774]

Not much there showed gentlemanly behaviour, Chappelli by all accounts was always pretty stubborn, he wouldn't even look at Beefy. Both sooks IMO.I am 58 and had plenty of blues with blokes back in my 20's. I never held a grudge even when one bloke hit me while his mate held me. I had a beer with that bloke late last year. Lifes too short to hold a grudge even after something like that.

[@robertcottam8824]

@@iankearns774 When I was 7, me and ‘Norky’ had to know who was the ‘hardest’ at our infant school. We had a (prearranged) fight; I got tw*tted; fair enough; went back to being mates again. Fifty odd years on, we still are. That’s how it should be… But I’ll do him next time. 😎

[@fruityone4233]

How on earth did they get them to sit down for this?! Incredible really.

[@anthonyquinn6009]

Probably money got them to sit downfruity4233

[@richardchadwick4028]

Botham said he was a good cricketer, and Chappel called Botham a coward ...

[@YD-uq5fi]

Chappelli couldn't even say that Botham was a good player.