Tony Greig dies in Australia following a short battle with lung cancer , aged 66 . Born in South Africa , he went on to captain Australia before moving Down Under . Greig was one of the key figures in the breakaway World Series Cricket competition . Australia 's prime minister pays tribute to his ` ` passion and commitment ''
Tony Greig dies in Australia following a short battle with lung cancer , aged 66 . Born in South Africa , he went on to captain England before moving Down Under . Greig was one of the key figures in the breakaway World Series Cricket competition . Australia 's prime minister pays tribute to his `` passion and commitment ''