Anthony "Tony" William Greig (born October 6, 1946) is a former test cricketer and currently a commentator. Born in South Africa, Greig qualified to play for England by virtue of his Scottish father. He was a tall (6' 7") all-rounder who bowled both medium pace and off spin. He became captain of the national side from 1975 to 1977, and was also captain of the Sussex county side. Greig's younger brother Ian, also played test cricket. He was a sometimes controversial figure. Wikipedia
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Tony Greig is one of the most colourful and least pigeon-holeable cricketers in the modern game. He was born in South Africa, but went on to captain England. He bowled seam-up, but once took 13 wickets in a Test with off-breaks. He charmed the Indians, content-usa.cricinfo.com/allrounder/content/story/276138....
Tony Greig was a tall, blond, handsome cricketing god. For a while the world lay at his feet, and it was probably never more prostrate than 30 years ago today when this colossus was captain of England for the first time. He was hero and saviour, the emb www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/tony-greig-id-love-to...
