New Zealand great Martin Crowe will be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.
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In a statement, ICC Chief Executive David Richardson said Crowe was a true legend of the game who had earned the admiration and respect of millions of cricket fans across the globe with his stylish stroke-play and strong-minded determination.
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