Former New Zealand captain, Martin Crowe passes away

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Former New Zealand skipper and one of their finest batsman of all time, Martin Crowe passed away on March 3rd, 2016 while battling cancer.

He was an absolute legend on and off field, a brilliant leader and an amazing writer. Crowe was someone who thought deeply about the game. The cricketing world deeply mourns the loss.

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A statement released by the family stated. “It is with heavy hearts that the family of Martin Crowe, MBE, advise his death. Diagnosed in September 2014 with terminal double hit lymphoma he passed away peacefully today, Thursday 3rd March in Auckland surrounded by family”.

“The family request privacy at this time.”

Twitter reactions:

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) 3 March 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) 3 March 2016

There were occasions when Sachin & me actually copied him, he was one of my favourite batsman. RIP, Martin Crowe.

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) 3 March 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) 3 March 2016

Good man, great cricketer, outstanding captain and a fighter taken away too early. Goodbye Martin Crowe, loved around the world.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) 3 March 2016

One of the most stylish batsmen…one of the finest cricketing brains. The man who adorned my scrapbook is no more. R.I.P. Martin Crowe #sad
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) 3 March 2016

Just heard the news of Martin Crowe’s passing. Brilliant player and ambassador for our game. Sympathies to Jeff and the family. #Hogan 😪😪

— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) 3 March 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) 3 March 2016

RIP Martin Crowe !!! One of the best !!!

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) 3 March 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) 3 March 2016

So sad to hear that Martin Crowe has passed away. He gave me my first TV job & I could not thank him enough. Team mate and friend. RIPHogan

— Simon Doull (@Sdoull) 3 March 2016

Sad news hearing that Martin Crowe has passed away. RIP Hogan.
— Jesse Ryder (@DijaRyder) 3 March 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) 3 March 2016

RIP Martin Crowe, thoughts with family and friends
— Luke Ronchi (@ronchi04) 3 March 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) 3 March 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) 3 March 2016

RIP Martin Crowe. A very sad day. Thoughts are with friends and family. pic.twitter.com/cfbPHHmSl3

— Grant Elliott (@grantelliottnz) 3 March 2016

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!
— Bishan Bedi (@BishanBedi) 3 March 2016

Blown away by the news of Martin Crowe. True Legend, RIP mate

— Kyle Mills (@kylemills79) 2 March 2016

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) 3 March 2016

RIP Martin Crowe….! condolences to the family and friends

— Harbhajan Singh (@harbhajan_singh) 3 March 2016

We have lost a great man, great cricketer, superb captain, visionary thinker, tenacious fighter, beloved friend. Goodbye Martin Crowe #RIP

— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) 3 March 2016

RIP Martin Crowe,don’t feel like belittling your greatness by talking about it after your http://t.co/w8HwZE11qr will miss you.
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) March 3, 2016

Sad to hear untimely demise of Martin Crow. He was not only a great batsman but an excellent gentleman too. Condolences to his family. RIP

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) 3 March 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

Deeply saddened at Martin Crowe losing battle against cancer. Excellent batsman and deep thinker about the game. Cricket will miss him. RIP

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) March 3, 2016

Just heard the news of Martin Crowe’s passing. Brilliant player and ambassador for our game. Sympathies to Jeff and the family. #Hogan 😪😪

— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) 3 March 2016

My champion, my hero, my friend. I will love you forever.
RIP M.D.Crowe . pic.twitter.com/PHynH9RNQ7

— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) 3 March 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) 3 March 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) 3 March 2016

You will always be a legend in my eyes. Thank you for all your help and advice.
Now you can rest… http://t.co/3reRARCCnA

— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) 3 March 2016

BCCI Hon.Secretary Mr. @ianuragthakur condoles the sad demise of Martin Crowe pic.twitter.com/xDa6LxbLo4

— BCCI (@BCCI) 3 March 2016