Martin Crowe: A cricket legend

Crowe against Pakistan in the 1992 World Cup. Credit / Photosport

At a news conference at Eden Park in January 2015. Credit / Photosport

Waiting for his turn to bat against Pakistan in 1992/3. Credit / Photosport

He played over a decade of international cricket. Credit / Photosport

Crowe and wife Lorraine Downes in April 2015. Credit / Photosport

Fans celebrate New Zealand's opening win against Australia on 22 February 1992. Credit / Photosport

Leading the Black Caps to the 1992 semi-final against Pakistan. Credit / Photosport

Crowe - in action in the 1992 World Cup. Credit / Photosport

Crowe bats for the Black Caps in 1992/3. Credit / Photosport

Crowe with Don Neely of New Zealand Cricket. Credit / Photosport

Batting during a test match with England in 1992/3. Credit / Photosport

He is considered one of New Zealand's most talented cricket players. Credit / Photosport

He played 77 Tests and scored 17 Test centuries, finishing with a Test average of 45. Credit / Photosport

Crowe mentored Black Caps Ross Taylor and Martin Guptill. Photo / AFP

Crowe and Taylor at the 2014 Cricket Awards Dinner. Credit / Photosport

The legend raises his bat during an ODI against the West Indies at Eden Park in 1992. Credit / Photosport