Wellington: Former New Zealand cricket captain Martin Crowe has died of lymphoma aged 53, his family said.
<img title="Martin Crowe. Pic/AFP" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2015/mar/29crowe.jpg" alt="Martin Crowe. Pic/AFP" width="670" height="447" /> Martin Crowe. Pic/AFP
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.
Twitter reactions from cricketers and celebrities:
Hollywood actor Russell Crowe, who is Martin's cousin -
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My champion, my hero, my friend. I will love you forever. RIP M.D.Crowe . <a href="https://t.co/PHynH9RNQ7">pic.twitter.com/PHynH9RNQ7</a>
&mdash; Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) <a href="https://twitter.com/russellcrowe/status/705196008255287296">March 3, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Until we meet again Hogan. Love Tuisi <a href="https://t.co/gXJCWlvaCa">pic.twitter.com/gXJCWlvaCa</a>
&mdash; Ross Taylor (@RossLTaylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/RossLTaylor/status/705252718370119680">March 3, 2016</a></blockquote>
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RIP Martin Crowe, an absolute legend and an iconic star for the <a href="https://twitter.com/BLACKCAPS">@BLACKCAPS</a> My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
&mdash; Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli/status/705254137072463873">March 3, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Good man, great cricketer, outstanding captain and a fighter taken away too early. Goodbye Martin Crowe, loved around the world.
&mdash; Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) <a href="https://twitter.com/bhogleharsha/status/705242254181425152">March 3, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Good man, great cricketer, outstanding captain and a fighter taken away too early. Goodbye Martin Crowe, loved around the world.
&mdash; Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) <a href="https://twitter.com/bhogleharsha/status/705242254181425152">March 3, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Deeply saddened to hear that Martin Crowe has passed away, master batsman &amp; one of the great thinkers in our game. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPHogan?src=hash">#RIPHogan</a>
&mdash; Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomMoodyCricket/status/705188857164115968">March 3, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Saddened to hear of the passing of a great cricketer Martin Crowe - the best New Zealand captain I played against.
&mdash; Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/705274397557440512">March 3, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Very sad to wake up to the news that Martin "Hogan" Crowe has passed away...!! One of the best to play the wonderful game !! RIP
&mdash; Ian Botham (@BeefyBotham) <a href="https://twitter.com/BeefyBotham/status/705265641951989760">March 3, 2016</a></blockquote>

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