World reacts to the passing of Martin Crowe

RIP Martin Crowe, an absolute legend and an iconic star for the @BLACKCAPS
My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 3, 2016

There were occasions when Sachin & me actually copied him, he was one of my favourite batsman. RIP, Martin Crowe.
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) March 3, 2016

Heartfelt condolences to family and fans of #MartinCrowe. Great cricketer and a fighter till the very end.
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 3, 2016

- Most Test 100s for NZ
- Man of the Series in WC 1992
- Only batsman to get out on 299 in Tests

Martin Crowe passes away at 53#RIPCROWE
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) March 3, 2016

One of the most stylish batsmen...one of the finest cricketing brains. The man who adorned my scrapbook is no more. R.I.P. Martin Crowe #sad
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 3, 2016

My champion, my hero, my friend. I will love you forever.
RIP M.D.Crowe . pic.twitter.com/PHynH9RNQ7
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) March 3, 2016

Good man, great cricketer, outstanding captain and a fighter taken away too early. Goodbye Martin Crowe, loved around the world.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 3, 2016

Just heard the news of Martin Crowe's passing. Brilliant player and ambassador for our game. Sympathies to Jeff and the family. #Hogan 😪😪
— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) March 3, 2016

Rest in peace Martin Crowe. A wonderful batsmen and a man with courage and conviction. Inspired generations of batsmen around the world.
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) March 3, 2016

RIP Martin Crowe !!! One of the best !!!
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) March 3, 2016

Very very sad morning. One of my fav cricketers, Martin Crowe passes away. Technically the best batsman of the post Gavaskar era. RIP
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) March 3, 2016

Saddened to hear about the demise of 1 of my favourite batsman #MartinCrowe A great technician&an astute reader of the game.May his soul RIP
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) March 3, 2016

Sad to hear of the passing of Martin Crowe today. A true legend of New Zealand sport. Our thoughts are with his family.
— John Key (@johnkeypm) March 3, 2016

Sad news hearing that Martin Crowe has passed away. RIP Hogan.
— Jesse Ryder (@DijaRyder) March 3, 2016

Deeply saddened to hear that Martin Crowe has passed away, master batsman & one of the great thinkers in our game. #RIPHogan
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) March 3, 2016

So sad to hear the passing of Martin Crowe. One of the games greats on and off the field. My thoughts with family and friends. #martincrowe
— Damien Martyn (@damienmartyn) March 3, 2016

RIP Martin Crowe. A very sad day. Thoughts are with friends and family. pic.twitter.com/cfbPHHmSl3
— Grant Elliott (@grantelliottnz) March 3, 2016

Blown away by the news of Martin Crowe. True Legend, RIP mate
— Kyle Mills (@kylemills79) March 2, 2016

Very sorry to hear about the death of Martin Crowe. Interviewed him last year and was really taken with his honesty and warmth.
— Lawrence Booth (@the_topspin) March 2, 2016

Very sad to hear of the passing of martin crowe this morning. An inspiration to me and so many others. One of our true greats. RIP hogan
— Stephen Fleming (@SPFleming7) March 3, 2016

New Zealand Cricket is deeply saddened at the passing of our country’s greatest batsman, Martin David Crowe, aged 53 pic.twitter.com/UGk75OFMW5
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 3, 2016