Anthony William "Tony" Greig

• Born in South Africa, Greig qualified to play for the English national team by virtue of his Scottish parentage.
  
• He was batting all-rounder who bowled both medium pace and off spin.
• Greig was captain of England from 1975 to 1977, and captained Sussex. 
• A leading player in English county cricket, Greig is thought by some former players and pundits to have been one of England's leading international all-rounders.
• Kerry Packer's World series attained all support from Greig to sign other players. 

When he returned to England, Greig caused more controversy in the lead-up to the 1976 series against the West Indies. Appearing on television to discuss the coming summer, Greig's oratory created controversy when he expounded on West Indies players:

• I like to think that people are building these West Indians up, because I'm not really sure they're as good as everyone thinks they are. I think people tend to forget it wasn't that long ago they were beaten 5–1 by the Australians and only just managed to keep their heads above water against the Indians just a short time ago as well. Sure, they've got a couple of fast bowlers, but really I don't think we're going to run into anything more sensational than Thomson and Lillee and so really I'm not all that worried about them. You must remember that the West Indians, these guys, if they get on top are magnificent cricketers. But if they're down, they grovel, and I intend, with the help of Closey and a few others, to make them grovel.