Tony Greig

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

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As a cricketer, he was one of the most gritty players to have come out of England during the 1970's and perhaps their finest captain in recent history. He often liked to challenge the fast bowlers by bowling bouncers at them so that they do the same in return. He was about the only batsman from England who stood up to the pace of Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thompson during the Ashes series of 1974-75. When Australia toured England the following summer, he took over the captaincy from Mike Denness after England had succumbed to the Australian fast bowlers in the first test. Greig made drastic changes to the side, bringing in players like David Steele and Bob Woolmer who helped England survive the onslaught of Australian pace bowlers.

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Dennis Lillee - Jeff Thompson - Ashes - Mike Denness - Fast bowler - David Steele - Bob Woolmer

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