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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."
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.
So sad to hear that Martin Crowe has passed away. He gave me my first TV job & I could not thank him enough. Team mate and friend. RIPHogan
— Simon Doull (@Sdoull) March 3, 2016
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."
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
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.
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
Here is one of Crowe's brilliant knocks in ODIs