Twitter reacts: #RIPMartinCrowe

New Zealand batting great Martin Crowe has passed away after a long battle with cancer, and the great and good of the game reacted in their droves on social media.

Such was the influence of the Black Cap’s greatest batsman, according to many, that tributes poured in, not only from Kiwi players but from a huge variety of his former opponents, current players the world over, and his colleagues in the media.

This long list is just a selection, showing the impact Crowe had as a player, a mentor, and a friend. Condolences to his family and loved ones.

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

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

Until we meet again Hogan. Love Tuisi pic.twitter.com/gXJCWlvaCa

— Ross Taylor (@RossLTaylor) March 3, 2016

Today we lost a legend of our game. Not only was he a great sportsman but more importantly a great human. I couldn’t have asked for a better mentor and friend to help me through the last couple of years. You inspired me to become a better person on and off the field. I will miss you. #RIPHogan #FootworkGup

A photo posted by Martin Guptill (@martyguptill31) on Mar 2, 2016 at 8:35pm PST

Very sad to hear about the passing of Martin Crowe!! Thoughts and prayers with his family and loved ones! True legend and great man! RIP

— Neil Wagner (@NeilWagner13) March 3, 2016

Saddened to hear about the passing of one of our greats Martin Crowe.. Thoughts are with family, friends and the entire cricketing community

— Mitchell McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage) March 3, 2016

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 #RIPCROWE

— Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) 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

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

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

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

@BLACKCAPS So sad to here about the passing of Martin Crow today. Our thoughts and condolences to the Crow family. What a player he was?? RIP

— Allan Donald (@AllanDonald33) March 3, 2016

RIP Martin Crowe. One of the great batsman! Was a pleasure to know and work with him.

— Michael Slater (@mj_slats) 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

Very sad to wake up to the news that Martin “Hogan” Crowe has passed away…!!
One of the best to play the wonderful game !! RIP

— Ian Botham (@BeefyBotham) March 3, 2016

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

What tragic news to wake up to…RIP Martin Crowe. Thank you for your contribution to the game. A Legend has gone to rest. #Hogan

— Pat Symcox (@PatSymcox77) March 3, 2016

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

A photo posted by Michael Clarke (@michaelclarkeofficial) on Mar 2, 2016 at 5:39pm PST

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