This is not the kind of article you would expect on his demise. Every human goes through controversies in life, big or small, that doesn't mean you highlight them upon his death. He was the best commentator and a great analyst of the game. He oozed life into commentary to an extent to cause adrenaline rush. RIP Tony.
When Tony Grieg came to India in 1972-73 television was only available in Bombay and Delhi. There was no national broadcast. We used to follow the test matches through radio commentary and newspapers. Yet, Tony Grieg, as much as for his immense height as for his gutsy batting, became a great favourite with us all. He came again in 1976-77, and his popularity had not dimmed one whit. Rest in Peace ... genial giant.
Re: Great memories
by Lilamber Joshi on Dec 30, 2012 07:04 AM
In 1976 when he came as captain, he was most unsporting bowling off spinners and intimidating batsmen by appealing on every bowl though the bowl was hit for a score.His tactics were so slow that England never even made 200 runs in a day i any test.A negative captain.But a very fine commentator after Richie Benaud on channel nine.I remember when on that tour he played a zonal match in Jamshedpur and met the tallest man of that city who said after seeing Tony's shoes that are these shoes or an attachee case.
