Five cricket commentators and their favourite phrases

#4 Tony Greig – “All the way for six!”

Tony Greig braved illness during his time in the world of cricket

Tony Greig was such a lively character in the little universe that cricket has carved for itself in the larger world outside. As a former England all-rounder and captain, Greig’s later work in the commentary box proved that his talents were manifold.

His gravelly voice lent a unique quality to the commentary panel, and his excitement was infectious. When a batsman would play a particularly delightful stroke for maximum runs, Greig could often be heard suffixing “all the way for six!" to it, especially with a long, lowing, drawn out “all”.