Tony Greig was subsequently approached and sent a telegram by the management committee. The offer was modest financially but did include accommodation and a car. Tony agreed but shortly after was appointed captain of the England team. The club thought this might mean circumstances had changed and arranged a special committee meeting in the back rooms. On the newly installed club telephone committee member Phil O’Sullivan put in an overseas call to Tony. The committee held its breath and as Phil recalls the conversation went something like “Hi Tony, its Phil O’Sullivan, Waverley Cricket”. “Hello Phil good to hear from you”. “Tony first of all congratulations on being selected to captain England, it must be quite a thrill” “Yes it is Phil. I am quite pleased”. “Tony we are a little concerned about how and if you will still be coming to Australia now that you are in another role. Are the terms we sent you still acceptable?” To the relief of the assembled committee Tony replied “Sure Phil, let the boys know all is set here to arrive on 16th September and I am looking forward to a great season”. Tony was true to his word. He had made a commitment and that was that.
