Tony Greig Passes Away

[Kram81]

Massive loss to the game, the summer of commentary without him will sure be different. As a player I knew he was supposed to be good but just looking at his record it was actually very good with a Test batting average of 40 and bowling at 32, underrated in that regard by the looks of it.

 

[Ljp86]

Big loss for Australian cricket from a commentary point of view. I imagine there will be a lot of tributes for the upcoming New Years test against Sri Lanka.

http://www.news.com.au/national/tony-greig-dies-of-heart-attack/story-fndo4bst-1226545005855

 

[Zack]

Shocked and saddened to hear this news. He did a wonderful job as a cricketer and later on a commentator. My thoughts go out to his family and friends.

 

[futureblackcap]

I was shocked to find that out when I got home. Huge respect for the man!

 

[troll3y]

I am truly privileged to have worked* beside the man in the commentary box, even for just three games. See him only on TV prior to then, it never really occurred me just how imposing a figure he was, but he was welcoming enough. I wish I told him I was Sri Lankan -- I can only imagine our subsequent conversations. The balance he brought to the Channel 9 commentary box was vital, especially since Nine no longer invites touring commentators into the box. His presence this season was sorely missed.


* as an electronic scorer, not a commentator!