The cricket world today paid tribute to former England Test skipper and broadcaster Tony Greig, remembering him as the godfather of modern cricket due to his influence in shaping the game.South African-born Greig died Saturday after a heart attack at his Sydney home at the age of 66, as he battled lung cancer diagnosed just two months ago.The towering Greig was remembered as being instrumental in the formation of late Australian media tycoon Kerry Packer's breakaway World Series Cricket (WSC) contest staged from 1977-79, which sent shockwaves through the sport.Broadcasting doyen Richie Benaud, a former Australian captain, described him as a dynamic cricketer, a fearless thinker and an entertainer.Kerry Packer's son James said Greig stood shoulder to shoulder with his father at times when it was not always fashionable.Former Australian captain Lawry described Greig as an Englishman with an Australian attitude whose absence from the commentary box had left a big hole in the game this Australian summer.Greig played 58 Tests 14 of them as captain for his adopted country England between 1972 and 1977, scoring 3,599 runs with eight centuries at 40.43 and capturing 141 wickets at 32.20. He is survived by his wife, Vivian, and four children.