Tony Cozier passes away: Tributes pour in for late commentator

Renowned West Indian commentator and journalist Tony Cozier died on Wednesday after prolonged illness. A well known name in the cricketing circle received tributes from a large circle of players and coaches. Commentators also sent tributes to him and his family. His voice will echo in my mind forever! Condolences to the Cozier family — Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) 11 May 2016 What a sad day for cricket, especially WI cricket, and the fans. RIP Mr Cozier. Gone but you will never be forgotten ?? — Dwayne DJ Bravo (@DJBravo47) 11 May 2016 Go well Tony Cozier. You adorned our game. You loved it like a child and a parent. You had respect. You had dignity. And you had love. — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) 11 May 2016 Tony Cozier RIP made eras and players memorable thru his great commentary Kerry Packer, C Lloyds destructive Windies VIV and Malcolm & Lara — Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) 11 May 2016 Cricket has lost one of its most trusted and endearing voice.watching cricket from the WI will never be same again. R.I.P. Tony Cozier — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) 11 May 2016 So shocked and saddened by the news of Tony Cozier passing, a wonderful man and distinguished broadcaster. #RIP — Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) 11 May 2016 Deeply saddened that one of my favourite person in the world of cricket media has passed away. RIP Tony Cozier. — Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) 11 May 2016 John Arlott, Brian Johnston, Richie Benaud, Tony Cozier: a commentary team that will convert even gods into cricket loonies — Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) 11 May 2016 Condolences go out to the families and friends of #TonyCozier That voice will forever be in my head #RIPTonyCozier — Darren Sammy (@darrensammy88) 11 May 2016 So so Sad . Forget all the Great players .. Tony Cozier was the reason I loved West Indian Cricket . #RIPTony — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) 11 May 2016 Sad news to lose one of the finest cricket commentator TONY COZIER. They live in our memory for my friend. — Kapil Dev (@therealkapildev) 12 May 2016 Saddened to hear about the passing away of Tony Cozier.He was the voice of WI cricket and was deeply in love with the game.May his soul RIP — VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) 12 May 2016 Ian Chappell & Tony Cozier got into a debate in a pre match show, Chappelli backed down after Tony threw stats at him to back his point. — Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) 12 May 2016 Tony Cozier didn't play international cricket but had respect of the players, they knew this guy was all about the game, not about himself. — Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) 12 May 2016 Sad to hear about the passing away of tony cozier. Great loss to cricket and a very popular voice of WI cricket.condolence to the family. — Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) 11 May 2016 Tony Cozier for me you were champagne on air .. #SmoothVoiceRIP #TonyCozier pic.twitter.com/cD9XURRsN0 — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) 11 May 2016 Rest in peace Mr. Tony Cozier. You taught many of us young cricket obsessed kids the basics of sporting and gentlemanly commentary. #Class — Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) 11 May 2016 Condolences to @YeahCozier and all the Cozier family on the tragic loss of Tony Cozier from our lives. A man whose voice was like no other. — Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) 11 May 2016 Cricket has lost one of its most trusted and endearing voice.watching cricket from the WI will never be same again. R.I.P. Tony Cozier — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) 11 May 2016