AndyZaltzHair
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Martin, you will be always in our heart as always. Rest in peace.
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Martin Crowe passes away
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Gnske
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'Batting is a life of torment' | The Cricket Monthly | ESPN Cricinfo
In case some haven't read it, Essential reading.
In case some haven't read it, Essential reading.
Hurricane
Hall of Fame Member
For those not in New Zealand I thought I would give a few highlights of what happened on ONE Network News.
It was the lead story and the only story for the first 10 minutes. 3 moments touched me.
1) Grant Fox told an endearing story, admist being teary, that he and Martin as 16 year olds had a bet as to who would represent New Zealand in the most tests in their chosen sport. "He pipped me in the end".
2) They tracked down the blackcaps at the airport for a comment. Everyone wanted to hear from Ross in particular or Guptil. All we got was a close up of the two of them embracing in a man hug. Kane spoke and said something sensible.
3) They interviewed Hadlee. And they just played a sound bite. But it was very meaningful for me. And to give it some context in his book Rhythm and Swing Hadlee poses himself a question "What is a good batsman? I would say a good batsman is someone who is consistent. Someone who can be relied upon to score 40 every time and get their fair share of centuries as well". And I remember thinking as a 13 year old jeez you are parsimonious with praise Paddles. Exactly how many batsman has New Zealand had that have fitted that description? And you are only using the word "good".
Hadlee was brief and to the point tonight. He looked right into the camera and having given the matter much thought over the years the living legend Sir Richard announced that Crowe had been a "Master-batsman in his consideration".
And I just looked at the TV and thought wow.
It was the lead story and the only story for the first 10 minutes. 3 moments touched me.
1) Grant Fox told an endearing story, admist being teary, that he and Martin as 16 year olds had a bet as to who would represent New Zealand in the most tests in their chosen sport. "He pipped me in the end".
2) They tracked down the blackcaps at the airport for a comment. Everyone wanted to hear from Ross in particular or Guptil. All we got was a close up of the two of them embracing in a man hug. Kane spoke and said something sensible.
3) They interviewed Hadlee. And they just played a sound bite. But it was very meaningful for me. And to give it some context in his book Rhythm and Swing Hadlee poses himself a question "What is a good batsman? I would say a good batsman is someone who is consistent. Someone who can be relied upon to score 40 every time and get their fair share of centuries as well". And I remember thinking as a 13 year old jeez you are parsimonious with praise Paddles. Exactly how many batsman has New Zealand had that have fitted that description? And you are only using the word "good".
Hadlee was brief and to the point tonight. He looked right into the camera and having given the matter much thought over the years the living legend Sir Richard announced that Crowe had been a "Master-batsman in his consideration".
And I just looked at the TV and thought wow.
Fuller Pilch
Hall of Fame Member
Great great batsman. I remember when I was a little kid seeing him walk past at a Shell Cup game in the late 80s - he looked huge to me. What a magnificent driver and puller of the ball - probably the best batsman at combatting Wasim and Waqar (best new ball pairing I've ever seen). And to think the great man even posted here on CW. A tragic loss
http://www.cricketweb.net/forum/search.php?searchid=753787
http://www.cricketweb.net/forum/search.php?searchid=753787
ps: Would have had a batting average over 50 if he wasn't fed to Lillee and Thompson at such a young age. He always said he felt he was pushed into the side too early. But New Zealand had no talent and no depth, and so he went out there anyway. I'll always admire him for that.
YorksLanka
International Debutant
Just heard the news,very sad and far too young..rest in peace and prayers for his family..
fredfertang
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Very sad news to wake up to - not quite the best batsman I ever saw, but I'll always be grateful to him for providing me with an answer to the question "What sort of batsman was this Barry Richards then?"
flibbertyjibber
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Awful news. RIP and thanks for the wonderful memories of a very fine player.
Biryani Pillow
U19 Vice-Captain
Even taking into account the current crop Martin Crowe was the best New Zealand batsman I have seen.
Since seeing the news my memory has gone to a century he scored in a Test at Lords in 1994. Still stands amongst one of the finest I can recall.
Even more importantly he always seemed to do it properly, both on and off the field.
Unfortunately the news today was not in any way a shock but the cricketing family has lost one of its best.
Since seeing the news my memory has gone to a century he scored in a Test at Lords in 1994. Still stands amongst one of the finest I can recall.
Even more importantly he always seemed to do it properly, both on and off the field.
Unfortunately the news today was not in any way a shock but the cricketing family has lost one of its best.
Agent Nationaux
International Coach
Very sad to hear this....was too young.
jcas0167
International Debutant
Growing up in New Zealand in the 1980's Crowe was one of my heroes. Along with Hadlee, he was one of our genuinely world class players. I'm pretty sure he was the reason I got a Duncan Fearnley magnum bat, a treasured possession. His batting and leadership during that 92 World Cup was remarkable. It's amazing to see some of the tributes flowing in, with the likes of Wasim Akram saying he was the best he bowled to. Watching the NZ team face Akram & Waqar in the early 90's, really highlighted just how good Crowe could be. It was a huge shame that his old rugby knee injury curtailed his career and it setback NZ cricket for some time.
He could be outspoken and controversial but he was one of the more original thinkers and analysts in the game. Rest in peace.
He could be outspoken and controversial but he was one of the more original thinkers and analysts in the game. Rest in peace.