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| Tony Greig, ex-England cricket captain, dies aged 66 | Tony Greig, ex-England cricket captain, dies aged 66 |
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| Former England cricket captain Tony Greig has died in Sydney after suffering a heart attack, according to Australian broadcaster Nine Network. | Former England cricket captain Tony Greig has died in Sydney after suffering a heart attack, according to Australian broadcaster Nine Network. |
| The South Africa-born 66-year-old had been diagnosed with lung cancer two months ago, it was reported. | The South Africa-born 66-year-old had been diagnosed with lung cancer two months ago, it was reported. |
| He played 58 Tests for England from 1972-77, before giving up the captaincy to join Australian media magnate Kerry Packer's breakaway World Series. | He played 58 Tests for England from 1972-77, before giving up the captaincy to join Australian media magnate Kerry Packer's breakaway World Series. |
| He later became a popular commentator and had worked for Nine Network. | He later became a popular commentator and had worked for Nine Network. |
| The broadcaster reported that Greig died at about 13:45 local time on Saturday, after being rushed from his home to Sydney's St Vincent's Hospital earlier in the day. | The broadcaster reported that Greig died at about 13:45 local time on Saturday, after being rushed from his home to Sydney's St Vincent's Hospital earlier in the day. |
| He is quoted as having told Channel Nine colleagues last month: "It's not good. The truth is I've got lung cancer. Now it's a case of what they can do." | He is quoted as having told Channel Nine colleagues last month: "It's not good. The truth is I've got lung cancer. Now it's a case of what they can do." |
| He underwent an operation later in November. | He underwent an operation later in November. |
| In October, he tweeted: "Thanks to all of you who have sent me good wishes for a recovery. With your prayers and the help of my family I will give it my best shot." | In October, he tweeted: "Thanks to all of you who have sent me good wishes for a recovery. With your prayers and the help of my family I will give it my best shot." |
| And on Christmas Day, he posted the message: "Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year to you all. Would love to be at Test but son Tom and I will be tuned in?" | And on Christmas Day, he posted the message: "Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year to you all. Would love to be at Test but son Tom and I will be tuned in?" |
| Greig scored more than 3,500 runs and took 141 wickets during his Test career, and was named one of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack's players of the year in 1975. | Greig scored more than 3,500 runs and took 141 wickets during his Test career, and was named one of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack's players of the year in 1975. |
| He captained England's Test side on 14 occasions. | He captained England's Test side on 14 occasions. |
| A career profile on ESPNcricinfo website suggests: "The controversial conclusion of his career, as one of the first and firmest disciples of Kerry Packer, have tended to obscure his all-round accomplishments: in the mid-1970s, there was no more complete cricketer, and he bequeathed to his successor as England's captain, Mike Brearley, a thoroughly professional and close-knit side." | A career profile on ESPNcricinfo website suggests: "The controversial conclusion of his career, as one of the first and firmest disciples of Kerry Packer, have tended to obscure his all-round accomplishments: in the mid-1970s, there was no more complete cricketer, and he bequeathed to his successor as England's captain, Mike Brearley, a thoroughly professional and close-knit side." |
| Responding to news of Greig's death, current England player Matt Prior tweeted: "Can't believe one of my heroes Tony Greig has passed away. One of the greatest voices in cricket and will be sorely missed. #RIPGreigy." | Responding to news of Greig's death, current England player Matt Prior tweeted: "Can't believe one of my heroes Tony Greig has passed away. One of the greatest voices in cricket and will be sorely missed. #RIPGreigy." |
| And Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore tweeted in tribute: "Great man, great career. He will be missed." | And Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore tweeted in tribute: "Great man, great career. He will be missed." |