Former West Indies fast bowler Michael Holding: "Tony was fearless with his job. He said Gordon Greenidge should have been dropped and Greenidge got 200 the next time he batted. Tony got a lot of stick, but Greenidge didn't play much after that."

Helen Brown: I really need to go to work but I am loving the @bbctms, external tribute to Tony Cozier!

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Former West Indies fast bowler Michael Holding: "I spent a lot of time with him. It's great to see people talking about him as the voice of West Indies cricket, but there's been so many tributes to Tony the man. He was approachable, a nice, friendly guy.

"He helped a lot of people because he though cricket was such a great game. He wanted to improve any aspect of it."

Michael Vaughan
Ex-England captain on BBC Test Match Special

"I loved the West Indies of the 1980s because of Tony Cozier, his voice and his humour. When I played I couldn't believe I heard him say my name. His enthusiasm for life, not just cricket, is something we should all take note of. Whatever he was doing - on the mic, hosting a party or out for dinner - he was the life and soul."

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Graeme Swann
Ex-England spinner on BBC Test Match Special

"One of the thrills was Tony Cozier's voice, but a greater thrill was working with him. He was a lovely man, the most generous guy. On the last day of our tour last year he took us on a rum shack tour of Barbados. I'll always remember that day."

Vic Marks
Ex-England spinner on BBC Test Match Special

"I loved working with Tony Cozier for all sorts of reasons. It was a privilege to sit next to him. His knowledge of the game was encyclopedic. Not just about the West Indies, but everything all round the world. I've never seen someone work so much in one day."

Chris Holmes: My father and me spent to many early mornings listening to his commentary. His was a voice of passion and love for the game.

So that's the Scottish Government and the ECB that have been keeping an eye on live text. I'd better up my game.

Here's a little look at where Jonny Bairstow has scored his runs. The yellow lines are the boundaries - lots of cuts and drives through the off side.

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Former TMS producer Peter Baxter: "I don't remember our first meeting. It must have been in the late 1960s. To have 50 years in the saddle is amazing.

"He was very detailed and very accurate, but with a light touch. He was a party animal away from work, but serious at work. He knew everything - I don't know how he did it."

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You know, it's worth listening to the tribute to Tony Cozier if only to hear the commentary of the great man. Simply wonderful.

Bar Bairstow and Hales, that England card is a pretty sorry read, not unlike an international dialing code. 0,0,9, 0, 2. How good is 243-8? We won't know for sure until Sri Lanka bat, but I think we can say with some confidence that the home side will have to bowl well.

Michael Vaughan
Ex-England captain on BBC Test Match Special

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"It's been a really good innings from Jonny Bairstow. He's got a real confidence about his game, the control and the stillness, and he knows he can play at this level. It's a real bonus for England. But if England are honest with themselves, they know they should be getting 350 or 400 against this attack."

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Steven Finn's dependable, front-leg-down-the-track technique sees England through to the break. 72 runs have come in the morning session, along with three wickets. Even stuff? This match is nicely poised and Sri Lanka will fancy mopping up the tail with the second new ball after the break.