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RIP Martin Crowe A New Zealand Legend is Laid to Rest
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RIP Martin Crowe, A New Zealand Legend is Laid to Rest
March 11, 2016 13:52
Martin Crowe, one of the best batsman in the world, died on March 4 and his funeral took place in Auckland on Friday which was attended by thousands.
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Martin Crowe, who was the best batsman New Zealand had ever produced, was laid to rest in a funeral in Auckland on Friday. (Picture Credit: AFP)
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A crowd of 1000 attended the funeral which was held at Auckland's Holy Trinity Cathedral.
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Lorraine Downes, Martin Crowe's wife, was in attendance along with several other legendary cricket players for the funeral.
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Jeff Crowe, who is an ICC Match referee and Martin's brother, got the news of his death while he was on officiating duty in the Asia Cup.
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Hollywood star Russell Crowe, who is Martin's cousin, was also in attendance and he was one of the pallbearers.
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Russell, who won the Oscar award for 'Gladiator', had tweeted, "My champion, my hero, my friend. I will love you forever."
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The Haka, the traditional Maori war dance, was performed during the funeral.
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Sir Richard Hadlee, who was Martin Crowe's team-mate during New Zealand's glory days in the mid-80s, paid a heartfelt tribute on the official website of New Zealand cricket.
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A guard of honour was formed for Martin Crowe's funeral at Auckland's Holy Trinity Cathedral.
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Lorraine, unable to control her emotions, bids farewell to Martin as the funeral proceedings begin.
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Martin Crowe died at the age of 53 after a prolonged battle with cancer. New Zealand cricket has been left poorer with the death of one of their legends.
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