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Anthony William Greig (6 October 1946 – 29 December 2012) was a South African-born cricketer and commentator. Greig qualified to play for the England cricket team by virtue of his Scottish father. He was a tall (6 feet 6 inches or 1.98 metres) all-rounder who bowled both medium pace and off spin.
Dec 29, 2012 · Tony Greig, a former all-rounder and captain of England, passed away in 2012 after a heart attack in Sydney. He was also a prominent commentator and a pioneer of the World Series Cricket, which revolutionised the game with higher wages and coloured clothing.
Tony Greig was a charismatic and versatile cricketer who captained England in the mid-1970s and later joined Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket. He also worked as a TV commentator for Channel 9 for over 30 years.
- Male
- November 6, 1946
- England
Dec 29, 2012 · Having exerted an influence on the game every bit as imposing as his 6 foot 6 inch frame, Tony Greig died too swiftly and too soon. Battling lung cancer since he was diagnosed in October,...
Dec 29, 2012 · The web page reports the death of former England captain Tony Greig in 2012 and the reactions of cricket officials and commentators. It highlights his role in shaping modern cricket as a player, captain and commentator.
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Dec 29, 2012 · A tribute to Tony Greig, the former England captain and World Series Cricket rebel, who died in 2012. He was a pioneer, innovator and showman who courted controversy on and off the field.
Dec 29, 2012 · Tony Greig, the former England cricket captain and television commentator, has died at the age of 66 at a hospital in Sydney.
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