Both the arch rivals Pakistan and India are facing each other after a lapse 
of five years and most pleased today might have been Former England cricket captain and television commentator Tony Greig but alas! he has died of a heart attack at the age of 66.
Tony Greig, South African-born all-rounder, played 58 Tests for England - 14 of them as skipper - before quitting the team to join Australian tycoon Kerry Packer's breakaway World Series, was diagnosed with lung cancer two months ago. He was initially diagnosed with bronchitis seven months ago, but underwent surgery last month after further tests showed a lesion at the base of his right lung.
Greig died at around 1:45pm local time today after being rushed from his home to Sydney's St Vincent's Hospital earlier, according to Australian broadcaster Channel Nine, for whom Greig worked. He was 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.'
The BBC reported that 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.'
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?'
A Channel Nine statement read: 'Beloved Tony Greig, former England cricket captain, has passed away today at the age of 66.
'Tony Greig is a name synonymous with Australian cricket - from his playing days as the English captain we loved to hate, to his senior role in the revolution of World Series Cricket, his infamous car keys in the pitch reports and more than three decades of colourful and expert commentary.
'To his family and friends we pass on our best wishes.'
Greig scored 3,599 Test runs at an average of 40.43 and was also more than handy with the ball, claiming 141 wickets at an average of 32.20.
Greig, a right-handed middle-order batsman and medium-fast seamer, made his Test debut for England against Australia in 1972, and captained the national team from 1975-1977 after succeeding Mike Denness as skipper.
He lived in Sydney from the late 1970s and commentated for Channel Nine for 33 years.
of five years and most pleased today might have been Former England cricket captain and television commentator Tony Greig but alas! he has died of a heart attack at the age of 66.
Tony Greig, South African-born all-rounder, played 58 Tests for England - 14 of them as skipper - before quitting the team to join Australian tycoon Kerry Packer's breakaway World Series, was diagnosed with lung cancer two months ago. He was initially diagnosed with bronchitis seven months ago, but underwent surgery last month after further tests showed a lesion at the base of his right lung.
Greig died at around 1:45pm local time today after being rushed from his home to Sydney's St Vincent's Hospital earlier, according to Australian broadcaster Channel Nine, for whom Greig worked. He was 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.'
The BBC reported that 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.'
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?'
A Channel Nine statement read: 'Beloved Tony Greig, former England cricket captain, has passed away today at the age of 66.
'Tony Greig is a name synonymous with Australian cricket - from his playing days as the English captain we loved to hate, to his senior role in the revolution of World Series Cricket, his infamous car keys in the pitch reports and more than three decades of colourful and expert commentary.
'To his family and friends we pass on our best wishes.'
Greig scored 3,599 Test runs at an average of 40.43 and was also more than handy with the ball, claiming 141 wickets at an average of 32.20.
Greig, a right-handed middle-order batsman and medium-fast seamer, made his Test debut for England against Australia in 1972, and captained the national team from 1975-1977 after succeeding Mike Denness as skipper.
He lived in Sydney from the late 1970s and commentated for Channel Nine for 33 years.
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