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Tony Greig
South African cricket player in England (1946-2012) · South Africa · On the map · Athletes · Died at 66
Anthony William Greig was a South African-born cricketer and commentator. Greig qualified to play for the England cricket team by virtue of his Scottish father. He was a tall all-rounder who bowled both medium pace and off spin. Greig was captain of England from 1975 to 1977, and captained Sussex.
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Close ties
- Rachael Heyhoe Flint Teammate at England cricket team, 1972-1977
Bob Willis Teammate at England cricket team, 1972-1977
Geoffrey Boycott Teammate at England cricket team, 1972-1977
Dennis Amiss Teammate at England cricket team, 1972-1977- Alan Knott Teammate at England cricket team, 1972-1977
Derek Underwood Teammate at England cricket team, 1972-1977
Chris Old Teammate at England cricket team, 1972-1977
Bob Taylor Teammate at England cricket team, 1972-1977- Jim Parks, Jr. Teammate at Sussex County Cricket Club, 1966-1972
- Geoff Greenidge Teammate at Sussex County Cricket Club, 1968-1975
Bob Woolmer Teammate at England cricket team, 1975-1977
Javed Miandad Teammate at Sussex County Cricket Club, 1976-1978
Graham Gooch Teammate at England cricket team, 1975-1977
Brian Close Teammate at England cricket team, 1972-1976
Mike Denness Teammate at England cricket team, 1972-1975
Ted Dexter Teammate at Sussex County Cricket Club, 1966-1968- Geoff Arnold Teammate at England cricket team, 1972-1975
Mike Hendrick Teammate at England cricket team, 1974-1977- Peter Pollock Teammate at Eastern Province, 1970-1972
- Alan Oakman Teammate at Sussex County Cricket Club, 1966-1968
- Fred Titmus Teammate at England cricket team, 1972-1975
- John Hampshire Teammate at England cricket team, 1972-1975
- Paul Parker Teammate at Sussex County Cricket Club, 1976-1978
Phil Edmonds Teammate at England cricket team, 1975-1977
Career 4
ClubYears
England cricket team1972-1977
Eastern Province1970-1972
Sussex County Cricket Club1966-1978
Border cricket team1965-1970
Awards
About this person
His younger brother, Ian, also played Test cricket, while several other members of his extended family played at first-class level.
Country
South Africa
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1946 to 2012 · aged 66
