Published: Mar 03, 2016, 06:40 AM (IST)
Edited: Mar 03, 2016, 07:12 PM (IST)
In one of the most shocking news in world cricket, another living legend of the modern cricket, New Zealand‘s very own Martin Crowe lost his long battle to cancer, as he passed away at the age of 53 on Thursday morning. His family confirmed the news that the legend had peacefully passed away in his sleep. As soon as the news broke out, it was a state of mourn all over the cricket world, as the cricket faternity mourned his loss over Twitter. Crowe, who was recently inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, was a member of the 1992 New Zealand World Cup squad. Martin Crowe passes away at 53, according to family
Earlier, terminally ill Martin Crowe had admiteed in 2015 that the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 final between his beloved New Zealand and Australia could be the last game he’ll ever see. Known as one of the game’s most stylish batsmen, the 52-year-old Crowe has been battling a rare blood disease, double-hit lymphoma. “My precarious life ahead may not afford me the luxury of many more games to watch and enjoy. So this is likely to be it. The last, maybe, and I can happily live with that,” wrote Crowe in his column on www.espncricinfo.com. “I will hold back tears all day long. I will gasp for air on occasions. I will feel like a nervous parent.” COMPLETE COVERAGE: Martin Crowe passes away
Crowe played in 77 Tests, averaged 45.36 and scored 16 centuries which still stands as a New Zealand record. His highest score of 299 at the Basin Reserve in Wellington against Sri Lanka in 1991 stood as a New Zealand best until McCullum scored 302 against India on the same ground in 2014. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 final could be the last match I see, says Martin Crowe
Many played the game, very few redefined it. He thwarted swing like it’s child play. RIP you legend, there won’t be another #MartinCrowe
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) March 3, 2016
Sad to hear kiwi cricket icon Martin Crowe is no more …my thoughts n prayers r with family n friends #RIPMartinCrowe
— zaheer khan (@ImZaheer) March 3, 2016
Sad to hear untimely demise of Martin Crowe.He was not only a great batsman but an excellent gentleman too. Condolences to his family. RIP
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) March 3, 2016
Very very sad news to wake up to. Great player & a great man #RIPMartinCrowe https://t.co/yTynIVv0Jk
— Alec Stewart (@StewieCricket) March 3, 2016
RIP Martin Crowe,don’t feel like belittling your greatness by talking about it after your https://t.co/w8HwZE11qr will miss you.
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) March 3, 2016
Saddened to hear of the passing of a great cricketer Martin Crowe – the best New Zealand captain I played against.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 3, 2016
Blown away by the news of Martin Crowe. True Legend, RIP mate
— Kyle Mills (@kylemills79) March 2, 2016
RIP Martin Crowe. A very sad day. Thoughts are with friends and family. pic.twitter.com/cfbPHHmSl3
— Grant Elliott (@grantelliottnz) March 3, 2016
So sad to hear the passing of Martin Crowe. One of the games greats on and off the field. My thoughts with family and friends. #martincrowe
— Damien Martyn (@damienmartyn) March 3, 2016
Very sad to hear of the passing of martin crowe this morning. An inspiration to me and so many others. One of our true greats. RIP hogan
— Stephen Fleming (@SPFleming7) March 3, 2016
So sad to hear news of Martin Crowe passing away. For those of us who grew up watching cricket in the 80s, we owe him immensely #RIPCROWE
— Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) March 3, 2016
RIP Martin Crowe, thoughts with family and friends
— Luke Ronchi (@ronchi04) March 3, 2016
Deeply saddened to hear that Martin Crowe has passed away, master batsman & one of the great thinkers in our game. #RIPHogan
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) March 3, 2016
Very sad news learning New Zealand Cricketer and All Time Great Martin Crowe has died. Awesome batsman. RIPHogan #AllTimeGreat
— Ronnie Irani (@RonnieIrani1) March 3, 2016
Sad news hearing that Martin Crowe has passed away. RIP Hogan.
— Jesse Ryder (@DijaRyder) March 3, 2016
RIP Martin Crowe you will always be remembered. You were the BEST I ever bowled against and a top human being. #Gonetoosoon #RIPMartinCrowe
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) March 3, 2016
Very sad to wake up to the news that Martin “Hogan” Crowe has passed away…!! One of the best to play the wonderful game !! RIP
— Ian Botham (@BeefyBotham) March 3, 2016
@BLACKCAPS So sad to here about the passing of Martin Crow today. Our thoughts and condolences to the Crow family. What a player he was RIP
— Allan Donald (@AllanDonald33) March 3, 2016
Feeling sad to know about the death of Martin Crowe, a true legend of Cricket. May his Soul Rest in Peace.
— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) March 3, 2016
Until we meet again Hogan. Love Tuisi pic.twitter.com/gXJCWlvaCa
— Ross Taylor (@RossLTaylor) March 3, 2016
Until we meet again Hogan. Love Tuisi pic.twitter.com/gXJCWlvaCa
— Ross Taylor (@RossLTaylor) March 3, 2016
Heartfelt condolences to family and fans of #MartinCrowe. Great cricketer and a fighter till the very end.
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 3, 2016
RIP Martin Crowe, an absolute legend and an iconic star for the @BLACKCAPS
My deepest condolences to his family and friends.— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 3, 2016
RIP Martin Crowe….! condolences to the family and friends
— Harbhajan Singh (@harbhajan_singh) March 3, 2016
Very sad to hear about Martin Crowe. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. RIP legend
— ajinkyarahane88 (@ajinkyarahane88) March 3, 2016
RIP Martin Crowe !! Certainly the most stylish player of his time !! May ur soul rest in peace 4ever.. #sadday #martincrowe #cricketloss
— Ahmad Shahzad (@iamAhmadshahzad) March 3, 2016
A fighter on and of the field one of the greatest to represent the blackcaps few can understand the pain he went throu #RIPMartinCrowe
— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) March 3, 2016
“So sad to hear news of Martin Crowe passing away. For those of us who grew up watching cricket in the 80s, we owe him immensely #RIPCROWE,” said ex-all rounder Scott Styris.
“Rest in peace Martin Crowe. A wonderful batsmen and a man with courage and conviction. Inspired generations of batsmen around the world,” tweeted Sri Lankan batting great Kumar Sangakkara.
“Saddened to hear about the demise of 1 of my favourite batsman #MartinCrowe A great technician&an astute reader of the game.May his soul RIP,” said former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman.
“It is with heavy hearts that the family of Martin Crowe, MBE, advise his death,” his family said in a statement. “Diagnosed in September 2014 with terminal double-hit lymphoma, he passed away peacefully today, Thursday, March 3, in Auckland surrounded by family.”
