Auckland: New Zealand great Martin Crowe was inducted into Cricket’s Hall of Fame on Saturday.

The terminally ill former batsman, describing it as a “great honour” and prompting a standing ovation from 40,000 fans at Eden Park. Known as one of the game’s most stylish batsmen, the 52-year-old became the third New Zealander behind Richard Hadlee and Debbie Hockley, and 79th in the world, to receive the honour.