Tony Greig

Anthony "Tony" William Greig (born October 6, 1946), normally known as "Tony", is a famous ex-cricketer.

"Grovelled" by the West Indies

When West Indies toured England in 1976, Tony Greig made a "faux pas" that didn't just cost him the test series, but also lost him many friends. In a TV interview prior to the test series, on being cajoled by the interviewer on England's chances, he commented that if West Indies went behind in the series, their players would "grovel" under the pressure. Coming from a former South African player, this immediately hit the headlines and the West Indian fast bowlers didn't let down their hostility through the summer. England lost the series 3-0, despite drawing the first two tests.

Related Topics:
West Indies - Fast bowler

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