attended the rise of Martin Crowe, captain of New Zealand from 1990 to 1993 while cricket lore remembered for his 77 Tests; totaled 5,444 runs in Test games, including 17 centuries. guided NZ to key England series wins in 1986, and impressive 1992 World Cup showing, where he was player of the tournament. scored 299 versus Sri Lanka in 1991 with third-wicket 467 with Andrew Jones, NZ records then. Crowe retired from international cricket in 1995, and inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2015. an innovative batsman, his lasting impact remains widely celebrated.
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An original thinker, Martin Crowe was always ready to challenge orthodoxy
www.espncricinfo.comBatsman, captain, innovator, inventor, mentor, commentator and writer - Martin Crowe was all of that during a career that did not end after he retired from the game
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kids.kiddle.coReturning to New Zealand for the 1981/82 domestic season, he scored a maiden first-class century, making 150 runs against Canterbury. Crowe switched to Central Districts after the 1982/83 season. His career for Central Districts was limited by his international duties, but in 32 first-class appearances (from 1983 to 1990), he averaged 68.72, with 13 centuries. Crowe's highest score for the team (and in all New Zealand domestic cricket) was 242, made against Otago in January 1990.
www.downunderpunter.comOn this day in 1962, one of New Zealand's all-time greats was born in Auckland
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