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New Zealand legend Martin Crowe loses battle with cancer at the age of 53

In a statement his family said "it is with heavy hearts that the family of Martin Crowe advise his death. The family request privacy at this time."

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New Zealand legend Martin Crowe loses battle with cancer at the age of 53
Martin Crowe at Eden Park last year after being inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
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Former New Zealand cricket captain Martin Crowe has died of lymphoma aged 53, his family confirmed the news on Thursday.

Crowe was first diagnosed with aggressive follicular lymphoma in 2012 and after chemotherapy, he was thought to be in remission. But Crowe announced in September 2014 that the cancer, which he called "my friend and tough taskmaster," had returned. Crowe is survived by his wife, Lorraine Downs, and two stepchildren.

In a statement his family said "it is with heavy hearts that the family of Martin Crowe advise his death. The family request privacy at this time."

Crowe played 77 tests and 143 one-day internationals for New Zealand in a 13-year career. He scored 5,444 test runs at an average of 45.36 with 17 centuries.

Here is one of Crowe's brilliant knocks in ODIs

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