Cricketers who scored centuries in both their first and last Tests

Greg Chappell

Greg Chappell later went on to become a controversial Indian coach

In the second Ashes Test of the 1970-71 edition played at the WACA in Perth, Australia handed Gregory S Chappell his maiden Test cap. Making his debut under captain William Laura, the younger of the Chappell brothers was considered as a cricketer with all-round ability and came in to bat at number 7.

His 218 balls stay at the crease fetched 108 runs and helped bail out his team from a precarious 107-5 to a total of 440 which also gave them a first innings lead. His 219 runs stand with Ian Redpath included equal contributions from both partners as Greg’s 110 runs constituted 10 boundaries.

In his last match, one against the visiting Pakistani side in Sydney in 1984, Greg came in at number four and once again proved the vital cog in the Australian batting order. His stay at the crease which lasted 400 balls tired the opposition bowling attack as his 182 run knock put his team in the driver’s seat.

Having won the match by 10 wickets, Greg’s effort with the bat earned him the award for the Player of the Match in his final appearance.

M: 87 | Inn: 151 | Runs: 7110 | HS: 247* | Avg: 53.86 | 100’s: 24