Tony Greig - Part 1

Tony Greig was my cricketing hero. He is my cricketing hero. Will always be my cricketing hero.

• First up. He was Captain of Sussex County Cricket Club. My team. Tony's team. Our team! 
• Second up. He was Captain of England. My Country. Tony's team. An average team.
• Third Up. He was the man who not only loved cricket but also recognised and was prepared to fight for the rights of working cricketers. (ok, ok, maybe not all cricketers. But...)

I first saw Tony Greig at Hove, cracking a belligerent fifty against a dull Northants/Notts/Warwicks... who cared attack. He was IMPERIOUS. Gray Nicholls. High Stance. High back lift. SMASH! BIFF! THUMP! RUNS GALORE!

With Greigy, alongside the mighty John Snow, I was hooked. How lucky was I? My County had the two best players in the World! And the most inspirational Captain too...

Farewell Punter

You may have been an easy target for the Jardine Report over the last few years, you may have spent too much time spitting on your hands, chewing your gum, complaining to umpires and losing Test series to England.

But now you have decided to retire from Test cricket we rise as one to salute you. No harsh one-liners or snide little digs, simply - Respect!

Well played Mr Ponting!

Jardine Verdict: Well as we asked after Straussy went, who next? Sachin?