Mumbai: Sporting fraternity stood united as tributes flew in for Martin Crowe who passed away on Thursday.
The former New Zealand skipper and batting legend died from lymphoma at the age of 53.
New Zealand Cricket is deeply saddened at the passing of our country’s greatest batsman, Martin David Crowe, aged 53 pic.twitter.com/UGk75OFMW5
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 3, 2016
My champion, my hero, my friend. I will love you forever.
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) March 3, 2016
RIP M.D.Crowe . pic.twitter.com/PHynH9RNQ7
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
Our thoughts are with the family of Martin Crowe. RIP a true NZ sporting great. pic.twitter.com/Yr7GoyHv5K
— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) March 3, 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) 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
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) 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
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. A very sad day. Thoughts are with friends and family. pic.twitter.com/cfbPHHmSl3
— Grant Elliott (@grantelliottnz) 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
Until we meet again Hogan. Love Tuisi pic.twitter.com/gXJCWlvaCa
— Ross Taylor (@RossLTaylor) March 3, 2016
