Greig scored 3599 runs at an average of 40 and took 141 wickets at 32 apiece. His first-class career spanned for 11 years and he played 350 matches, scoring 16,660 runs and picking up 856 wickets.

Tony Greig – a key figure in the history of cricket Tony Greig was one of the most under-rated all-rounders in the history of the game and a hugely influential figure who shaped cricket’s destiny.

A tribute to Tony Greig Getty Images Daniel Brettig at the SCG Jan 3, 2013, 12:56 PM ...

South Africa-born Greig, 65, giving the 2012 MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture, named after his late former England team-mate Colin Cowdrey, at Lord's on Tuesday, said: "Much of the game is ...

They were signed on salaries of around GBP12,000 a year. Greig had been earning GBP1050 a season as England captain. However, the emerging talent, Ian Botham, declined.

ADELAIDE: Former England captain Tony Greig has labelled the decision to rest Sachin Tendulkar and Mike Hussey during Sunday's tri-series match between India and Australia as a "disgrace ...