Veteran West Indian writer and commentator Tony Cozier passed away

Tony Cozier passed away at the age of 75. Image Source: oneindia.com
Tony Cozier passed away at the age of 75. Image Source: oneindia.com

Internet Desk: Legendary commentator and writer Tony Cozier passed away today. The 75-year-old had been involved with the game from 1958 and his views are highly regarded across the world.

Earlier, Cozier had been diagnosed ill and was undergoing extensive treatment at the Bayview Hospital in Beckles Road on the island of Barbados. His son Craig has also rushed home from India where he is a part of the broadcasting team in the IPL.

Born Winston Anthony Cozier, he was born in Barbados to senior journalist Jimmy Cozier. After completing his graduation from in journalism from Carleton University in Ottawa, Cozier tried his hand at playing cricket as a wicket-keeper batsman for a local Barbados club.

He made his debut as a radio commentator in the 1965 Test series between West Indies and Australia. Since then, Cozier has covered almost every West Indies match for over four decades.

Cozier began writing on cricket as a teenager in 1958 and, despite never having played the game, he became one of its most distinguished voices.

“Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Tony Cozier today,” the ICC said on Twitter.