Chappell's Notorious Underarm Delivery 

_"One of the worst things, I've ever seen done on a Cricket field. Good night."_ Richie Benaud. As straight as an arrow.

Benaud was a very fine cricketer and a brilliant commentator. Very popular and sadly missed here in the UK.

As usual and always, Ritchie was right, and had the courage to just tell it like it is. A true sports and television legend, and a big part of summer for every Australian. Classy innings Ritchie, definitely missed.

steve smith has got this video bookmarked and logged in his "tactical ideas" folder .

Love it how Richie actually spoke his mind and told some hard home truths. He was spot on. This was disgraceful from the Chappells

Richie Benaud....a cricketing hero of mine, who became, in my view, the world's best ever commentator....period. Thanks Ritchie, for endless hours of pleasure by your presence.

I am from New Zealand myself. I was living in Adelaide at the time, and my next door neighbour (Aussie) came and apologised to me. It was stupid. The Australians had the match won anyway.

I love Richie Benaud's commentary.. Absolutely honest and unbiased .. Hats off

God knows what Richie would have made of sandpaper gate.

Richie Benaud, how we miss you. 100% spot on.

I miss Ritchie so much. Grew up in the 80s and 90s glued to the cricket on tv. As an Aussie, I totally agree that the underarm ball was a disgrace. I just loved it how Ritchie still said everyone can make their own minds up about it, but he said what he felt in a gentlemanly fashion. Legend

Is that Richie Benaud commentating..lol...love that accent! His last sentence says it all " ...one of the worst things i have ever seen done on a cricket field!" 20 years on and it still holds true!

Well spoken Mr Benaud. R.I.P

The cricketing world loved Richie and he is still sadly missed.

I wish all Australians could show the same spirit of sportsmanship as the late Ritchie Benaud - although his country won this particular game, he was clearly very angry with the unsporting way the game ended. Ritchie Benaud was such a wonderful commentator and it was always a great pleasure to listen to his broadcasts with the impartiality that he showed. He loved the game passionately, and always thought the game was bigger than any team or country, including his own. He will be so sorely missed and so will his commentaries. But he has left us with so many wonderful memories and will always have a very special place in cricket history.

Richie was one of the best, grew up watching him on the BBC, Great broadcaster and great cricketer. All the best from England. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

It was piss weak by Greg Chappell pure and simple. McKechnie had bugger all chance of hitting a six, he was a mediocre batsman who could bowl a little bit that's all. Chappell as usual put his own self interest ahead of everything. He was the most self-centred cricketer ever (aside from being a genuine master cricketer).

I was so sorry to hear about the death of the Australian former wicketkeeper Rodney Marsh, who was one of the Australian players at this game 41 years ago and you can clearly lip read him saying “no mate” , disapproving of the action to bowl underarm for the last ball. His death and that of Shane Warne only a very short time later are a huge loss to cricket everywhere, not just Australia. A terrible time indeed for all followers of cricket. But their achievements in the game will shine on and will never be forgotten.

Disgusting. Richie summed it up perfectly.

Is this why New Zealand wears all Black now for international sporting events???

Ritchie Benaud - he was a gentleman though. Cricket legend!

He was bowling well ,even got a wicket in the same over . We rarely get to see a six hit of the last ball to seal the game. That was a tail-ender facing his first ball in the match.

Richie Benau, did I spell that right? One of the best cricket commentators of all times. When he watched the last game with Australia and NZ, he was disgusted about the whole situation. With the under arm bowl.. NZ were never going to win. But, they should’ve had the chance to try. Richie knew that.

Back when the Kiwis calmly walked off the field like gentlemen of the game without a brawl. We’d have a riot on our hands today.

And after that incident, New Zealand changed their Jersey colour to Black permanently....

The really pathetic aspect of the whole thing was that the chances of McKechnie (who was primarily a RUGBY player!) hitting a 6 were extremely remote.

Wow! Never mind the incident I forgot how brilliant Ritchie was! Part of my growing up in the UK watching his commentary along with the likes of Peter West and John Arlott

Watching this after the 'stumping' of Bairstow in 2023. The Aussies dont change. Sandpaper etc etc.....

I am an Indian. I don't know why people generalize and blame ALL Aussies or ALL Indians for some bad incidents.. There are some bad Aussies and good Aussies. How do you forget the great Aussie Gilchrist 'the walker'?

I love Rod Marsh for his disapproval. Always so fair. Quality.

Great video, memorable moment. Lets forget the animosity and just enjoy the nostalgia trip.

I hadn't heard the explanation of the surrounding circumstances regarding this infamous delivery until seeing this bit from Ritchie just now. Ritchie, what a legend.

Best thing to happen to NZ cricket. United a nation. Created a legend. Pity no one remembers that Hadley had G.Chappell lbw twice, 1st 2 balls he faced then M.Sneddon caught Mr Chappell, but the umpires claimed they "weren't watching" because they were looking for the 'one short'. Some game this one

Richie Benaud, true class, tells the truth

"This could possibly be just a little bit disappointing" Talk about an understatement. I am Australian, and agree with every Kiwi who felt ripped off by this.

Australia should be awarded anti-spirit of cricket award

Rip Rod Marsh. A true WA legend. Sadly missed😞

Richie Benaud's greatness here for all to see.

I was sat in the Rugby Ground at Headingley in the 70s. A chap came and sat at the side of me and started talking to me. I didn't recognise him. I was only 15. It was lunch at the cricket match. He introduced himself. It was Trevor Chapell. Nice chap.

When I was almost a six months baby this video was uploadd

As an avid South African cricket follower, any vestige of respect I ever had for Greg Chappell died on that day.

35 years ago today.

The Legend Ritchie B. Missed out meeting him by 30 seconds in Brisbane in 2010 - had to have a chat with Mickey Stewart instead. Ritchie - The Don told him after the tied test (which Oz should have won in 62?), 'We didn't win, but Cricket did.'

Doug Walters hit an underarm bowl for six after this match to prove that the batsman could’ve still won that game

0:17 "This divisive incident". It wasn't divisive. The Kiwis were justifiably outraged, and we Australians were embarrassed and ashamed. But no-one disagreed about how wrong it was.

Ritchie Beneud from a pom mate I loved you what a guy !!! Sadly missed

NZ needed 6 off the final ball to tie the game so while they could have scored it they wouldn’t have even won the game so the underarm delivery wasn’t even necessary. Absolutely disgraceful.

Let's not forget a great batting effort by the diminutive and courageous Bruce Edgar who carried his bat and scored a century in an era that seldom saw a century in this format

I love Rod Marsh's reaction, No mate... and that should have been it. Oh well, at least the rule now is you can't bowl under arm after that incident.

Easy to see where the chant ‘same old Aussies, always cheating’ came from.

The bowler bowled so well, he could have easily bowled an overarm ball and won the match.

5:32

love your word richie

The most disgraceful moment in Australian sporting history

Richie Benaud, was a legend in broadcasting. He’ll never be bettered.

Richie Benaud-spot on with his comments as usual.

Lucky he wasn't around to see Australian players sandpapering the cricket ball.

Richie didn't mince his words here did he? To this day, the whole incident haunts Australian cricket.

I wa at that match. Earlier in the game when Australia was batting and Greg Chappell was on 12 Martin Sneddon took an unbelievable catch. No replays in those days and both umpires were unsighted. Chappell stood his ground and went on to make a century.

I was 12 yo when that happen and aussie supporter so remember too well. If this underarm thing was in rules back then or not and no matter who bowled it was gutless weak as piss action. I played plenty cricket over the years and no matter what the game situation there is no way i would do such a thing or want anyone in my team to do that

The Spirit of Cricket well and truely blown out of the water

"Possibly a little bit disappointing," said Bill Lawry. The greatest understatement of all time! 🤣

ONCE in a Lifetime Talent on The Pitch...Funny , Engaging , Intelligent , Superfluous Sportsman , Legendary Aussie . The Greatest Leg Spinner to ever play The Game. A Corona with Warnie at Chasers in Sth Yarra will Never be forgotten.. In this time of sorrow, may the outpouring of love, support, and cherished memories provide some measure of comfort for the Warne Family around The World. Shane meant a lot , to a lot of people. His was a truly beautiful soul. DJ MC Mark Sharp. Sydney , Australia..

Richie you were a legend.

Add Steve Smith to this video, and never compare him with Kohli, integrity-wise and skill-wise

Interesting how the Aussies have carried on with the same spirit of winning at all costs ever since then. Must be in the training manual. Sandpapering the ball I believe is on page 12.

How fitting that the brother of the captain at the time and the bowler narrates the opening. I'm pretty sure that's him in the commentary box with Bill Lawrie too. This was before I was born and I even feel great shame over this incident as an Australian.

Richie Benaud comments says it all: “…a disgraceful performance,…” “One of the worst things I have ever seen done on a cricket field. Goodnight.” I agree. From an Aussie.

This incident followed Trevor Chappell through his entire life. Lesson: reputation sticks, use your judgment wisely.

The great Richie Benaud didn’t pull his punches in his judgement of what went on there. Well said the great man!!

Richies rant at the end... he got it spot on

Australia's finest cricket moment!!!

who came here AGAIN after Smith and Bancroft's sandpapergate.

I'd forgotten how much I miss Ritchie Benaud. What a player, commentator and person.

A typical Aussie performance ; anything to win ( or not lose ) . I'm pleased , but not surprised at Richies' comments , he was of a different era , and class !

Actually feel sorry for Trevor. Bowled quite well in that over, getting two wickets off five balls. As Ritchie said in the review...the captain buggered up his sums.

NZ were also dumb here, had a bloke on 102 not out who they didn't get on strike for the last over.

Watched it live !

Love Rod Marsh. "NO MATE"!!! Wish they'd listened. Love Richie Benaud. "A DISGRACEFUL PERFORMANCE". Tells it like it is. - An ashamed Australian.

As an Aussie I remember watching this live and I was not too happy with the underarm. But Richie Benaud really hit the nail on the head.

34 years ago today. I remember it as clear as the day.

Whilst I agree that it was appalling and one of the worst acts in Australian cricket history I take issue with those accusing the Australians of cheating. As pointed out in the video the delivery was not illegal in the rules. So it was more a case of Greg knowing the rules and exploiting them much like the use of the Mancad, not illegal but extremely unsportsmanlike behaviour. Whilst Greg can be blamed for the act itself, the cricket administrators must also hold some of the blame for not getting the rule banning the delivery included before the tournament began. I really felt for Trevor though, being forced by his captain and big brother to bowl what would become one of the most infamous deliveries of all time. Agree with everyone else though, Richie was spot on.

Richie is a legend and a gentleman ..

Ritchie Benaud was 100% correct it was disgraceful, I watched it live and as appalled now as then. Almost 40years on,,,,,, Lest we forget !!! Even kiwi kids born in the 90s know about this disgraceful act of sabotage to Australian cricket I'm think this underarm clip is still played in N.Z. schools as standard curriculum over and over and over.

5:04 Rod Marsh shaking his head saying _"It's not right!"_

They’ll never be another Richie Benaud. He’ll be the most popular up there and captain of the Heaven XI

Im a kiwi and i agree that its not fair to label all Aussies with the same brush. Greg Chapel, shame on you mate.

my english summer never used to start until i heard richie's golden tones. possibly the greatest commentator ever, RIP as for the incident itself, it's all been said already

A double wicket tournament was played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 16 & 17/2/1984 . Garry Sobers, Wess Hall, then just retired Lillee, Zahir Abbas, Miyandad, Bruce Yardley, Gavaskar, Kapil, Patil, Shastri were among the stars who took part in it. Holding n Gurner had lifted the G D Birla Trophy beating Duleep Mendies n Ashant D'mel. But everyone has forgot the tournament. I hv talked with many of today's cricket writers n exparts but nobody could even remember it! TV had not entered every household those days. Nor it was an official match. India had won the Prudential Cup just 8 mnths back. Perhaps these r the reason behind forgetting the tournament. PLZ UPLOAD THE VIDEO OF THAT TOURNAMENT, IF POSSIBLE.

I remember watching in Ireland the NZ press going nuts: " 'Strines' have an underarm problem" lol!

Australian cricketers doing what they do best

Sportsman if doesn't have any sportsman spirit then it's a shame.This kind of win is worst then a dignified loss.

Two words for New Zealand: Andy Haden

everybody was on their way home from work when it happened ....

at 4.52 you actually see Greg Chappell make the underarm motion.

Very dubious lbw decision on the 2nd ball. Considering Richard Hadlee's talent as a big hitter, and particularly the way he started the over, he may have won the match for the match for New Zealand.

Based Rod Marsh showing his disgust. What a Chad.

So, unlike in England there were no rules to prevent any deliveries to be "pea-rollers" at that time. That means that all 50 overs could have been bowled like that.

Bunch of cheaters ! Greg and Trevor used every fair or unfair (ways and means) to won the match. Surely , black stain on greg's character

Even watching this now its unbelievable. Its just shows the inner psyche of how the Aussie mind works. Once a Crim, always a Crim.. Dodgy bastards they are..