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A gifted batsman and a natural player, Martin Crowe earned accolades from no other than the legendary Imran Khan, a fastidious cricketer who dominated the game in the 80s and 90s.
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.
The 1992 World Cup could have been a befitting tribute to this great player. The favourite Kiwis were knocked out of the World Cup in the semi final at their home ground by a resurgent Pakistan. Martin Crowe, who missed that match due to injury, could only helplessly watch in agony as Inzamam ended the Kiwis’ dream run. He played a swashbuckling innings of a 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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