Tony Greig dies

Former England cricket captain Tony Greig has died in Sydney after suffering a heart attack, according to Australian broadcaster Nine Network.

He was born in SouthAfrica, 66 years old Tony Greig had been diagnosed with lung cancer two months ago.The all-rounder played 58 Tests for England from 1972-1977. He later became a popular commentator and had worked for Nine Network.

The broadcaster reported that Greig died at about 13:45 local time on Saturday, after being rushed from his home to Sydney's St Vincent's Hospital earlier in the day.

He is 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."

He underwent an operation later in November.

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