Martin Crowe
New Zealand cricketer and sportscaster
Born
September 22nd, 1962
62 years ago
Died
March 3rd, 2016
9 years ago — 53 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
New Zealand
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A prominent cricketer, excelled in Test and One Day International formats for New Zealand. Led the national team and contributed significantly during the 1992 Cricket World Cup. After retiring from cricket, transitioned to a successful career in sports broadcasting, providing insightful commentary and analysis. Authored a book detailing cricket strategies and his experiences in the sport.
Captained New Zealand in the 1992 Cricket World Cup
Achieved 5,444 runs in Test matches
Awarded the ICC Cricketer of the Year in 1999
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