Tony Greig : A Reappraisal of English Cricket's Most Controversial Captain

Tony Greig, the captain who "betrayed" England by signing with Australian media tycoon, Kerry Packer, remains one of cricket's most controversial figures. Through extensive research and multiple interviews—including with Greig himself—this biography examines whether history has been fair to one of England’s most successful cricket players, or if his achievements are condemned to be forever overlooked. Tony Greig, the captain who "betrayed" England by signing with Australian media tycoon, Kerry Packer, remains one of cricket's most controversial figures. Through extensive research and multiple interviews—including with Greig himself—this biography examines whether history has been fair to one of England's most successful cricket players, or if his achievements are condemned to be forever overlooked. Tony Greig remains one of most colourful figures in English cricket history. On the field, the charismatic South African always stirred up excitement; as England captain he led the sport into crisis by recruiting for Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket. But is cricket history's view of the competitive all-rounder tainted by off-field controversies?