Greg is a former cricketer who represented Australia at international level in both Tests and One-Day Internationals (ODI). The second of three brothers to play Test cricket. Chappell was the pre-eminent Australian batsman of his time who allied elegant stroke making to fierce concentration. An exceptional all round player who bowled medium pace and, at his retirement, held the world record for the most catches in Test cricket. His career straddled two eras as the game moved toward a greater level of professionalism after the WSC schism. Since his retirement as a player in 1984, he has pursued various business and media interests as well as maintaining connections to professional cricket; he has been a selector for national and Queensland teams, a member of the Australian Cricket Board, and a coach.
Trevor Chappell, former Australian international cricketer and member of one of cricket’s most iconic families, has dedicated his life to the game both on and off the field. After a successful playing career, he went on to coach and develop cricket programs in countries such as Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Singapore. Trevor now joins his brother Greg as Patron of Grassroots Cricket, bringing decades of experience and a deep passion for the sport to inspire young players and promote cricket as a pathway to opportunity and growth.
Max Futcher, award-winning journalist and co-anchor of Seven News Brisbane, brings his passion for storytelling and community impact to Grassroots Cricket as an Ambassador. With a career spanning global reporting and humanitarian issues, Max champions our mission to empower disadvantaged children through cricket and life skills. His support helps us raise awareness and resources to transform lives—proving that sport can be a powerful force for education, hope, and opportunity.
James Elder is a seasoned communicator and humanitarian advocate, currently serving as UNICEF’s Global Spokesperson. With over two decades of experience in media and international development, James has worked on the frontlines of some of the world’s most challenging crises, from conflict zones to disaster-hit regions. His career began in journalism, writing for leading publications before joining UNICEF, where he has championed children’s rights across the globe. A self-confessed cricket tragic, James brings his passion for the game and for equity to Grassroots Cricket, helping empower young lives through sport and proving that cricket can be a catalyst for hope and positive change.
get involve
SUPPORT US AND CHANGE THE COURSE OF A CHILD’S LIFE TODAY!
