Tributes flow for NZ batsman Martin Crowe

Social media reacts to the death of NZ cricket great Martin Crowe.

REACTION TO THE DEATH OF MARTIN CROWE

"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" - Ex-NZ captain Stephen Fleming

"Really hope Martin Crowe gets a good send off! Player Thinker. Inventor. Writer. Genius. NZ Great." - Former Black Cap Iain O'Brien

"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" - Former Black Cap Scott Styris

"RIP Martin Crowe, thoughts with family and friends" - Black Caps wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi

"The flag will fly at half-mast to acknowledge the passing of Martin Crowe '76, a fine athlete and NZ's greatest test batsman. Rest in peace" - Auckland Grammar, Crowe's former school.

"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" - Former Australian batsman Damien Martyn

"Blown away by the news of Martin Crowe. True Legend, RIP mate" - Former Black Cap Kyle Mills


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