Tony Greig has passed away

[rodeoz]

Tony Greig, the former England captain and well-known television commentator, has died after being diagnosed with lung cancer earlier this year. He was 66.

Greig had been initially diagnosed with bronchitis in May but his condition did not improve and tests following the World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka revealed that he had a lesion on his right lung. On his return to Australia from the tournament, he had "a lot of fluid" drained from the lung, and further testing revealed he had cancer.

Rest in Peace. His "What a player. What a wonderful player", "Dancing in the aisles" and "You little beauty" will always echo in my mind. Added excitement to an otherwise dull commentary box.

Edit: Aplogies for the typo on the heading. Should have read *Greig

 

[Toocool]

rip tony:sad:

 

[gadgetcrazy]

The day is getting sadder by the hour.

 

[vicky24]

Oh man !! RIP Tony Would watch this not only for Sachin but also for Tony's goof ups!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMubYAbRbgc

 

[Jaymin]

RIP Man! His commentary on Sachin's batting was always exciting. He sounded as if his son was batting that way! Was amazing to listen to him.

 

[iCon]

RIP Tony...You will be missed deeply around the world and you will remain alive in every cricket fans heart!

 

[vicky24]

Its gone again, its all the way, its gonna be caught, he's got him, tendulkar's out! No he's dropped him, he's dropped him, its gone over the fence for four. Oh its high, no its gone, its all the wayy, its wayy over the top in the crowds again! Sachin Tendulkar wants to win this match! Oh great shot, what a shot, wonderful shot! He is going for a victory this is absolutely unbelievable! Oh There Is A Big Appeal,Oh He Has Given Him Out,You Have Got To Be Joking-You Have Got To Be Joking,Surely He Didnt Hit That One,I Thought It Was Of The Pad,Oh Yes Of The Face Of Bat Oh Yes! Haa Tony oh Tony! Rest in eternal peace!

 

[ajuravi007]

RIP Man! His commentary on Sachin's batting was always exciting. He sounded as if his son was batting that way! Was amazing to listen to him.

I had the same feeling....

RIP Tony...

There was a time and still i used to watch cricket just because of the Commentators Tony Grieg & Bill LAwry...

 

[ashish]

Tony Grieg was the most heard "international" voice in the commentary box.Any moment you recollect, his voice automatically comes to mind in the background.Can't visualize any cricket moment without him.

 

[ajuravi007]

"Oh Boy what a Player he is"