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Cricket commentator Tony Cozier dies at 75

He was hospitalised on May 3 for tests related to infections in the neck and legs.

Tony Cozier, the West Indian cricket commentator, has died in his home country, Barbados, at the age of 75 after an illness.
He was hospitalised on May 3 for tests related to infections in the neck and legs.
Cricket enthusiasts have expressed their condolences on Twitter.
 

So so Sad ... Forget all the Great players .. Tony Cozier was the reason I loved West Indian Cricket ... #RIPTony
- Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 11, 2016

Desperate to report the passing of great family friend, Tony Cozier. Not enough room here to pay sufficient tribute. Will miss him hugely
- Jonathan Agnew (@Aggerscricket) May 11, 2016

Tony Cozier for me you were champagne on air .. #SmoothVoiceRIP #TonyCozier pic.twitter.com/cD9XURRsN0
- Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) May 11, 2016

RIP Tony Cozier. The magnificent voice of West Indies cricket and a delightful man. Huge loss to the game.
- Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) May 11, 2016

I'm really upset about the passing of Tony Cozier. He was one of the finest the comm box has ever been blessed with and a good friend. RIP
- Graeme Swann (@Swannyg66) May 11, 2016

A little tribute to Tony Cozier; for inspiring people half the globe away.https://t.co/8BXbgT0RSw
- Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 11, 2016