New Zealand Cricket has saluted Martin Crowe ahead of his induction into the International Cricket Council’s Hall of Fame.
Crowe, a former New Zealand captain and widely regarded as the finest batsman the country has produced, will become the ICC’s 79th inductee into the Hall of Fame today when he is honoured in a ceremony at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 showdown between Australia and the BLACKCAPS, at Eden Park.
NZC Chief Executive David White said Crowe had made an immense contribution to both New Zealand and international cricket during his career, and that the award was richly deserved.
“Martin was a thoughtful and innovative leader; a wonderful batsman, and a role model for many of the up-and-coming New Zealand batsmen who followed – including a few who are now part of the BLACKCAPS world cup squad.
“During his heyday he was, arguably, without peer as an international batsman and at the 1992 Cricket World Cup, certainly so.
“However, what I’ll remember Martin’s batting for most are the three wonderful centuries he made in the mid-80s against the West Indies, at time when Viv Richards’ side boasted the most hostile fast-bowling attack the world has seen.”
Mr White said he felt confident he could speak on behalf of all cricket lovers in New Zealand when he offered his warmest congratulations to Crowe ahead of tomorrow’s official induction.
Crowe will be the third New Zealander to be inducted into the ICC’s Cricket Hall of Fame following Sir Richard Hadlee and Debbie Hockley.
