Legendary West Indian commentator Tony Cozier has died at the age of 75 following a long illness. The Barbadians career spanned 58 years with extensive work across TV, radio and the written media, which included commentating on Sky Sports on many of the England tours of the West Indies.A statement on the West Indies Cricket Boards Twitter feed read: Tony Cozier the legendary West Indies Cricket writer and commentary died this morning in Barbados. May he RIP.After being inspired by his journalist father, Cozier studied journalism at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada and started commentating and writing on West Indian cricket in 1958.He was also an adept sportsman, playing hockey as a goalkeeper for Barbados and cricket as an opening batsman and wicketkeeper for two Barbados clubs, Wanderers and Carlton. Dwayne Smith pays tribute to West Indian commentator Tony Cozier, who sadly died at the age of 75 following a long illness Darren Sammy, commentating on the IPL on Sky Sports, said: From the time I started following West Indies cricket his voice was the one in my ear. He was one of the greatest and I dont think his voice will ever be forgotten.An MCC life member, Cozier also had the honour of having the media centre at Bridgetowns Kensington Oval - his home ground - named after him.Damien ODonohoe, chief executive of the Caribbean Premier League, said: It was with great sadness that we learned of Tonys sad passing.To many fans across the Caribbean and beyond he was quite simply the voice of West Indies cricket. His love of cricket was a positive influence in telling the story across a golden era for West Indies cricket and he was hugely respected and loved in equal measure by fans of the game.For more than 50 years Tonys voice has resonated through television, radio or the written word in homes across the cricketing world and he was admired internationally for his passion, insight and enthusiasm.On behalf of the CPL I would like to extend my sincere condolences to his wife Jillian, children Craig and Natalie and his family and friends at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.Tributes to Cozier, and condolences to his family, poured in from around the cricket world.Among them, West Indies ICC World Twenty20 winner Carlos Brathwaite posted simply: RIP Tony Cozier.The International Cricket Council added on Twitter: Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Tony Cozier today.One of the truly great voices of cricket. A huge loss for the cricket community. Also See: West Indies fixtures/results Live cricket on Sky Fixtures/results Live cricket on Sky Get Sky Sports Cricket videos Justin Smoak Jersey . Deulofeu injured a muscle in his right leg in Evertons 4-1 win over Fulham in the English Premier League on Saturday. Barcelona says that its team doctors will "co-ordinate" with Evertons medical staff as Deulofeu recovers. Roger Clemens Jersey . The team said Saturday that Lopez was hurt during its 121-120 overtime loss at Philadelphia on Friday. The Nets said they would issue another update next week after consultation with their doctors. http://www.bluejaysjerseyscheap.com/?tag=roberto-osuna-jersey .C. -- Kemba Walker and the Charlotte Bobcats got off to a fast start, and the Sacramento Kings were never quite able to catch up. Josh Donaldson Jersey . -- The Bishops Gaiters are showing they belong among the countrys top varsity football teams. Yangervis Solarte Jersey . The Hall of Fame defenceman told Landsberg that he believes fighting still has a place in todays game, but thinks staged fighting needs be outlawed. BRISTOL, Tenn. -- Dale Earnhardt Jr.s race team said on Twitter that four-time Sprint Cup champion Jeff Gordon wont be able to drive the No. 88 car next week in Michigan.Earnhardt has missed the past four races and will sit out the Saturday night event at Bristol Motor Speedway as he recovers from a concussion. Gordon has filled in the last three races and will start 11th Saturday in the Hendrick Motorsportss entry.ddddddddddddThe race teams Twitter feed said Alex Bowman, who drove the car in New Hampshire last month, would return to the drivers seat if Earnhardt is not cleared to race.Earnhardt is scheduled for a medical check and a decision on his status is expected early next week. NFL Jerseys From China Jerseys From China Cheap Jerseys Store Cheap Jerseys China Cheap Authentic Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys Store ' ' '