WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Reaction on Thursday to the death of former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe, from lymphoma at the age of 53:
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"My champion, my hero, my friend. I will love you forever. RIP" — Actor Russell Crowe, Martin Crowe's New Zealand-born cousin.
In this Feb. 28, 2015 photo, former New Zealand cricket captain Martin Crowe is pictured after he was inducted into the International Cricket Council's Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Cricket World Cup match between Australia and New Zealand in Auckland, New Zealand. Martin Crowe, a cricketer of prodigious talent who made batting appear effortless while secretly struggling with the burden of being a world-class player in otherwise modest New Zealand teams, died of cancer Thursday, March 3, 2016. He was 53. (AP Photo/Ross Setford)
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"Very sad to hear of the passing of Martin Crowe this morning. An inspiration to me and so many others. One of the true greats" — Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming.
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"Kiwi great Martin Crowe is no more and the cricket world is poorer again. Truly a giant modern batsman and fine analyst" — former India spin bowler Bishan Bedi.
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"A modern great and cricket icon Martin Crowe is no more. Brilliant cricket brain and a warm persona" — India allrounder Anil Kumble.
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"You will always be a legend in my eyes. Thank you for all your help and advice. Now you can rest easy my friend. Miss you already" — Former Australia captain Michael Clarke.
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"So sad to hear the passing of Martin Crowe. One of the game's greats on and off the field" — former Australia batsman Damien Martyn.
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"So sad to hear news of Martin Crowe passing away. For those of us who grew up watching cricket in the 80s we owe him immensely" — former New Zealand allrounder Scott Styris.
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