Tony Greig

Ex-England captain Tony Greig has been diagnosed with a form of lung cancer and will undergo medical tests to determine at what stage disease is right now.

The ICC has offered its deep condolences on the demise of former England captain and celebrated commentator Tony Greig, who passed away after losing his battle with lung cancer on Saturday.

Remembering Tony Greig, Arjuna Ranatunga said that former England captain and celebrated commentator stood by Sri Lanka when most others did not.

In a first of its kind in Indian cricket, if you aspire to become a Test cricket commentator, the first rule is you ought to have played Test cricket.

Tony Greig's love for the Indian crowds was genuine. In his book, 'Cricket: The men and The Game', he lauded Indian spectators for their sense of fun.

In a tribute to late cricketer-turned-commentator Tony Greig, who passed away after suffering from a heart attack last week, Australian captain Michael Clarke wore his signature neckerchief while leading his team onto the field in the second Test against Sri Lanka which started on Thursday.

Former England captain and celebrated television commentator Tony Greig passed away in Sydney at the age of 66 after losing his battle with lung cancer.

Former umpire Steve Bucknor has admitted to making a mistake in a controversial LBW decision against Sachin Tendulkar during the 2003-04 Brisbane Test. Bucknor confessed that Tendulkar should not have been given out, as the ball was missing the stumps. This admission confirms long-held fan beliefs about the erroneous call.

The volatile security situation in Pakistan continues to scare away foreign cricket team and even Zimbabwe today turned down an invitation to send its under-19 team to the trouble-torn country.

Ali Bacher is an old friend of Indian cricket and it clearly reflects in his words and acts.

"They have too much power. I do not believe any country should be able to dictate to the rest of the world," said Michael Holding.

Former Gujarat and Sussex off-spin bowler Uday Joshi is languishing in a prison in Northern Ireland, uncertain about his future even after six months of a hearing of an appeal against his conviction in a case of alleged sexual assault on a 13-year-old boy in 1979.

It began with Basil D'Oliveira being left out in 1968 from the England squad to tour apartheid, South Africa. Then in 1976, England captain Tony Greig caused huge controversy when he said he intended to make the West Indies cricketers "grovel". In 2006, former Australia batsman Dean Jones called South Africa Hashim Amla a terrorist for dismissing Kumar Sangakkara.

The former England skipper said that the manner in which the IPL and ICL are being handled by the BCCI will make the other boards stand up against it.

Dinesh Karthik will be part of the Kolkata Knight Riders team, trying to revive their fortunes in the second leg of the Indian Premier League at the United Arab Emirates that starts on September 19. But prior to that, DK, as he is popularly known, has already been a smash hit after being dubbed as the most popular commentator in the UK by a British online betting group. It’s all the more special because the rookie commentator was chosen ahead of the likes of legends Michael Atherton, Nasser Hussain, Michael Holding and David Lloyd.

Now that the WACA will hold its final Ashes Test, TOI Sports takes a look back at some memorable fast bowling performances at the historic venue which was known for its rock hard, lightning fast pitches.

Cricket legend Dale Steyn has publicly disassociated himself from head coach Shukri Conrad's use of the word "grovel." Steyn expressed strong disapproval, calling the term loaded and unnecessary, especially given its racist connotations in cricket history. Former players Anil Kumble and Cheteshwar Pujara also voiced concerns, highlighting the coach's controversial choice of words.

Conrad triggered controversy at the end of the fourth day’s play in Guwahati after using a phrase that carries a loaded history in cricket. Speaking at the press conference after the day's play, Conrad said, "We wanted them (India) to really grovel." The Proteas kept on batting despite the lead crossing 500 in the second session and coach Shukri Conrad said they wanted to make sure they ended India's hopes of a series-levelling win.

Former Australia cricketer Ian Chappell, who spent 45 years explaining the game from behind the microphone, has decided to call time on his commentary career.

Former England fast medium-bowler Mike Hendrick has died aged 72, his old county Derbyshire announced Tuesday.

In a bid to revive the sagging status of international cricket in Pakistan, former Test leg-spinner Abdul Qadir has offered to raise a world eleven team which can tour the country next year.

I felt Tony was fiercely competitive, in that he always wanted to win at any cost. Boy, could he indulge in some gamesmanship! He was also very, very ambitious, said Bedi

The Indian Cricket League has unveiled the teams' colours and logos for its inaugural Twenty20 league to start later this month.

The International Cricket Council mourned the passing away of cricket commentator and former president of the MCC Christopher Martin-Jenkins, who died of cancer at the age of 67.

Devender Kumar, a boy from a remote village in Rajasthan, defied the odds to become a cricket commentator. He fell in love with commentary in 1998 and through perseverance and talent, he is now commentating for international matches. His journey started with a radio that brought him English commentary and language programs.

For the fifth consecutive time, the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) will be splashed with pink for the Pink Test featuring Australia and Sri Lanka, starting on Thursday.

Champion bowler, candid person and the strong, moral voice of Indian cricket, that's how Bishan Singh Bedi, who died on Monday, lived in the memories of his contemporaries and successors. Bedi, who took 266 wickets from 67 Tests, was one of the finest left-arm spinners to have graced cricket. But for BS Chandrasekhar, who shared the field with Bedi for long years he was much more than a fine cricketer or teammate.

South African coach Shukri Conrad's remark about making India 'grovel' sparked debate due to its historical racial connotations. Captain Temba Bavuma acknowledged series intensity and potential provocations, suggesting his coach's comment might have stemmed from such instances. Bavuma defended Conrad's experience, indicating he would address the statement further.