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Friday, December 28, 2012

Former England Captain Tony Greig Dies - Saturday Dec 29,2012


Former England Cricket Team Captain and well known Cricket Commentator Tony Greig has died on Saturday Dec 29,2012
Tony Greig was also diagnosed with bronchitis in May this year, but it was only in October that Greig announced he was battling lung cancer.
Following the World Twenty20, where Greig had gone as a TV commentator, he underwent diagnostic tests which revealed that he had a lesion on his right lung. Further testing confirmed that the lesion was cancerous and Tony Greig  underwent an operation and chemotherapy to fight the condition. 

Personal Details
Born in Queenstown, South Africa,Tony Greig qualified to play for England due to his Scottish parentage as his father was a Scot.
Tony Greig in his 58-match Test career,scored 3,599 runs and picked up 141 wickets.Also he has played 22 ODIs and scored 269 runs and took 19 wickets.
 


Tony Greig turned into a successful commentator following the end of his playing career in 1977 and was forthright with his views.


Fans at the SCG pay tribute to Tony Greig, Australia v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Sydney, 2nd day, Jan 4, 2013

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