Latest News , Tony Greig, ex England cricket captain, dies aged 66

	Latest News , Tony Greig, ex England cricket captain, dies aged 66 BREAKING NEWS : Cricketer Tony Greig Dies At 66 Cricketer and commentator Tony Greig dies Cricket Legend and Commentator Tony Greig Dies At 66 England Test captain turned Nine commentator Tony Greig has passed away after a short battle with lung cancer. Tony Greig, ex-England cricket captain, dies aged 66 Tony Greig Greig was reportedly diagnosed with lung cancer just two months ago Continue reading the main story Related Stories Greig diagnosed with lung cancer 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. 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. 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 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." And on Christmas Day, he posted <b>...</b>	From: 100SuperTV Views: 0 0 ratings
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