Cricketers and fans mourn Tony Greig's death on Twitter

Cricketers and fans mourned Tony Greig's death on Twitter. Tony Greig – the man who would become his commentary box offsider for more than three decades died on Saturday. Here are a few reactions:

Damien Martyn: @dmartyn30
Sad day with the news of Tony Greig passing away ! #RIPTonygreig #liveeveryday

Herschelle Gibbs: @hershybru
Rip Tony Greig.... Good man indeed

Glenn McGrath: @glennmcgrath11
My thoughts are with Tony Greig's family today. RIP Tony Greig :(

Sanjay Manjrekar: @sanjaymanjrekar
Still recovering from the news of Tony Greig passing away...absolutely shocking !!

Monty Panesar: @Montyp713
Sad and shocked to hear news #RIPtonygreig his commentary will be missed my thoughts are with his family. A true Sussex legend.

Graeme Smith: @GraemeSmith49
So sad & shocked to hear about tony Grieg passing.my thoughts are with his family and friends! Rip tony

Damien Fleming: @bowlologist
Shocked to hear of Tony Greigs passing Giant of a man. Cricketer and commentator RIP

Fan reactions on Twitter:

Sharat Sreenivas @I_Sharat
Dear Tony Greig, I never watched you play, but 'Oh Boy ', your commentary, I loved it. RIP!

simon hughes @cricketanalyst
Seems like yesterday that I was dining with Greigy & listening to his illuminating tales. Cricket has lost one of its greatest enthusiasts.

Fred Boycott @FredBoycott
RIP Tony Greig. He said what he liked. A great visionary for cricket.