A gifted batsman and a natural player, he earned accolades from no other than the legendary Imran Khan, a fastidious cricketer whose rare appreciation includes Vivian Richards and Inzamam Ul Haq.
Martin Crowe arrived on the cricket scene in mid 1980s, as a shadow of his better known elder brother Jeff. Soon the younger Crowe proved to be a prolific and dependable player, a utility bowler and excellent fielder, who could single handedly turn the table on his opponents, turning out to be a world class player, earning accolades from seasoned cricketers of the time.
The 1992 World Cup could have been a befitting tribute to this great player. The favorite Kiwis were knocked out of the World Cup in the Semi final at their home ground Auckland, by a resurgent Pakistan. Martin Crowe who missed that match due to injury, could only helplessly watch in agony as Inzamam, another player who shared with him similar eloquence from Imran. The Pakistani batsman ended the Kiwi's dream run, played a swashbuckling knock of 32 ball 60, to knock the Kiwis out of the World Cup.
Martin Crowe's career was constantly plagued by injury. The gifted batsman who was a dangerous proposition to the Kiwis opponents, was frequently sidelined for failed fitness, until he finally retired in mid 90s. His international cricket career lasted little more than a decade.
Post retirement, he was active as a player and coach until cancer got the better of him. RIP, braveheart.
Martin Crowe arrived on the cricket scene in mid 1980s, as a shadow of his better known elder brother Jeff. Soon the younger Crowe proved to be a prolific and dependable player, a utility bowler and excellent fielder, who could single handedly turn the table on his opponents, turning out to be a world class player, earning accolades from seasoned cricketers of the time.
The 1992 World Cup could have been a befitting tribute to this great player. The favorite Kiwis were knocked out of the World Cup in the Semi final at their home ground Auckland, by a resurgent Pakistan. Martin Crowe who missed that match due to injury, could only helplessly watch in agony as Inzamam, another player who shared with him similar eloquence from Imran. The Pakistani batsman ended the Kiwi's dream run, played a swashbuckling knock of 32 ball 60, to knock the Kiwis out of the World Cup.
Martin Crowe's career was constantly plagued by injury. The gifted batsman who was a dangerous proposition to the Kiwis opponents, was frequently sidelined for failed fitness, until he finally retired in mid 90s. His international cricket career lasted little more than a decade.
Post retirement, he was active as a player and coach until cancer got the better of him. RIP, braveheart.
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