Cricketing world pays tribute to Crowe
THE CRICKETING WORLD PAID TRIBUTE to New Zealand batting legend Martin Crowe, who died on Thursday aged 53 after fighting a long battle with cancer.
Widely regarded as his country's best batsman, Crowe debuted as a 19-year-old, playing 77 Tests between 1982 and 1995. He scored 5,444 runs at an average of 45.37 with 17 centuries, more than any other New Zealander.
Crowe captained the Black Caps in 16 Tests and 44 One-Day Internationals (ODI). He played 143 ODIs, scoring 4,704 runs at an average of 38.55 with four centuries and 34 half-centuries.
Following are the tweets and quotes by cricketers who expressed their emotions
Sad to hear about the passing of Martin Crowe, our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family #RIP Legend. Loved knowing you.
— Darren Lehmann (@darren_lehmann) 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
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
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 such a classy batsman, innovator #CricketMax , I appreciated immensley his sharp wit in the Beach cricket series #Hogan
— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) 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
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
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
Very very sad news to wake up to. Great player & a great man #RIPMartinCrowe https://t.co/yTynIVv0Jk
— Alec Stewart (@StewieCricket) March 3, 2016
Rest in peace Martin Crowe. A wonderful batsmen and a man with courage and conviction. Inspired generations of batsmen around the world.
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) March 3, 2016
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
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) 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
Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi said:
"Kiwi Gr8 MCrowe is no more & Crkt world is poorer again..truly giant o modern batsmen & fine analyst!RIP Martin Crowe!Condolences 2 NZ Crkt!"
A modern great & Ckt icon MCrowe is no more.Brilliant Ckt brain & a warm persona.Condolences 2 family, Jeff & @BLACKCAPS.Ckt will miss him.
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) March 3, 2016
RIP Martin Crowe, an absolute legend and an iconic star for the @BLACKCAPS
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 3, 2016
My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
RIP Martin Crowe....! condolences to the family and friends
— Harbhajan Singh (@harbhajan_singh) 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
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
