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RIP Tony Greig | 1946 - 2012


Former England skipper and a commentator Tony Greig dies at the age of 66 after losing his battle with lung cancer at a Sydney hospital.

Tony Greig dies

The 'Sydney Morning Herald' reported, "On his return to Australia he had fluid removed from the right lung and testing revealed he had lung cancer."

In his career, Greig played 58 Test match and scored 3,599 runs and picked up 141 wickets. In 22 ODIs, Greig scored 269 runs and managed 19 wickets.

Greig was a one of the best leading international all-rounder for England.
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