"the toughest batsmen I've ever bowled too" - Wasim Akram When u have a bowler of Wasim's caliber say something like that, you know the batsman was particularly special
From what I've seen through crowe footages, he's a class apart His batting is very pleasurable to the eyes and heard he was the most popular kiwi cricketer in his time who had a huge aura and to top this all he also fought against the deadly cancer. RIP crowe 👑
I remember seeing swathes of this series as a young Aussie boy on tv - the Australian team was absolutely terrible at the time and the New Zealanders took full advantage of that with a very, very professional and competent team - Hadlee, Crowe, Reid, Chatfield, Coney - great team that made Australia respect them on Australian soil.
Yes. They had Wayne Phillips, the wicket keeper opening the batting then. Kepler Wessels retired during the mid series complaining of discrimination for being a non Australian in the side, after the first test. They also had some inexperienced batsmen like Robbie Kerr who lost his place soon & some seniors like David Hookes & Greg Ritchie who were not pulling their weight around while playing. In bowling Geoff Lawson & Craig McDermott were burnt out from overwork while Dave Gilbert was mediocre. Bob Holland was 40 plus & effective only in Sydney. Ray Bright was a mere support bowler. The first 5 years after the retirement of Chappell, Lillee & Marsh were the toughest for the Aussies.
This was the 1985-86 series in which Richard Haddlee picked up 33 wickets in mere 3 tests. We Indian viewers saw him in action in the oneday tri series involving Australia, New Zealand and India. Those days Doordarshan used to telecast only India's matches and that too with two half hourly breaks for Krishi Darshan and Deaf and Dumb news. He didn't score heavily against India that series but whatever little we saw impressed us. Then we saw him in action in the 1987 world cup jointly hosted by India and Pakistan. What we saw innovation at its best. On low and slow Indian pitches he was sweeping the medium pacers!! Not slog sweep, nor scoop or taps, it was conventional sweeps down on one knee like you sweep a spinner!! And he wore only a floppy hat no helmets no visors!! We were rubbing our eyes in disbelief. Those of us who played the game at some higher levels just couldn't believe what we were witnessing... Blessed with immense talents and he applied those talents to scale greater heights. The best batsmen New Zealand has ever produced...
The definition of changing gears as a top order batsman.... essential ingredient. There's a point at the end of the end of the day where Crowe's aggression has put NZ right on top. The bowling gets a bit slower .... the line is a bit off and Crowes reactions look fast.
Why, what did he do to deserve that? He did score a century in the Aus 2nd innigs along with Allan Border. He scored another against India in the next series. The last of his tons came against WI in 1992-93, when he said that he'd gladly swap it for 5 wickets instead!
He had a bad game. They brought him back at 38 years old for the 84/85 series against the West Indies and his bowling helped Australia win a game I think.
@@invisiblemaninvisibleman2097 You think you know cricket? Based on averages? Guys like Martin Crowe , gavaskar , viv and Barry richards and Miandad were much tougher batsman to bowl to in test then sachin or Lara
"the toughest batsmen I've ever bowled too" - Wasim Akram
When u have a bowler of Wasim's caliber say something like that, you know the batsman was particularly special
Same statement was given by waqar younus also
Came here after watching wasim akram video.... Looks like pujaras batting style... Anyone agreeing??
I love Martin Crowe's back-foot shots. He really pounces on the ball.
From what I've seen through crowe footages, he's a class apart
His batting is very pleasurable to the eyes and heard he was the most popular kiwi cricketer in his time who had a huge aura and to top this all he also fought against the deadly cancer.
RIP crowe 👑
What a great player for New Zealand. RIP Martin Crowe. I would also like to see Richard Hadlee's performance in this game as he too 15 wickets :/
5:20 that's a too much happiness right there for a bowler after getting the guy who scored 188 runs
I need that kind of a mindset to live happily 💖
One of the greatest batsmen ever. Unmatched style and elegance.
One of the pure greats, poetry in motion, taken too soon
Elegance!! Look at the purity of that innings
Thanks cricket Australia for posting the video of the genius mind Martin Crowe..
This innings and Hadlee’s 15 wickets in the match including 9 in Australia’s 1st innings were brilliant.
It is the same match where Sir Hadlee took 15 wickets in the match... NZ won by an innings courtesy the performances of these two legends...
I remember seeing swathes of this series as a young Aussie boy on tv - the Australian team was absolutely terrible at the time and the New Zealanders took full advantage of that with a very, very professional and competent team - Hadlee, Crowe, Reid, Chatfield, Coney - great team that made Australia respect them on Australian soil.
Yes. They had Wayne Phillips, the wicket keeper opening the batting then. Kepler Wessels retired during the mid series complaining of discrimination for being a non Australian in the side, after the first test. They also had some inexperienced batsmen like Robbie Kerr who lost his place soon & some seniors like David Hookes & Greg Ritchie who were not pulling their weight around while playing. In bowling Geoff Lawson & Craig McDermott were burnt out from overwork while Dave Gilbert was mediocre. Bob Holland was 40 plus & effective only in Sydney. Ray Bright was a mere support bowler. The first 5 years after the retirement of Chappell, Lillee & Marsh were the toughest for the Aussies.
@@sidb0206 Good summary.
Despite all these negatives I remember this time quite fondly!
Martin Crowe was the finest batsman NZ ever produced!!!
Yes he was and Kane Williamson will be New Zealand's greatest at the end of his career.
Legend for his country. Champion
Brilliant shots
Very underrated!
Jeremy Coney was a gem of a captain. Kane Williamson is not even close to him.
Had there been Kane Williamson and Taylor playing with Martin, would have been unforgetable batsmanship shows from that time.
This was the 1985-86 series in which Richard Haddlee picked up 33 wickets in mere 3 tests.
We Indian viewers saw him in action in the oneday tri series involving Australia, New Zealand and India. Those days Doordarshan used to telecast only India's matches and that too with two half hourly breaks for Krishi Darshan and Deaf and Dumb news. He didn't score heavily against India that series but whatever little we saw impressed us.
Then we saw him in action in the 1987 world cup jointly hosted by India and Pakistan. What we saw innovation at its best. On low and slow Indian pitches he was sweeping the medium pacers!! Not slog sweep, nor scoop or taps, it was conventional sweeps down on one knee like you sweep a spinner!!
And he wore only a floppy hat no helmets no visors!! We were rubbing our eyes in disbelief. Those of us who played the game at some higher levels just couldn't believe what we were witnessing...
Blessed with immense talents and he applied those talents to scale greater heights. The best batsmen New Zealand has ever produced...
Great Video uploaded Sir
The definition of changing gears as a top order batsman.... essential ingredient. There's a point at the end of the end of the day where Crowe's aggression has put NZ right on top. The bowling gets a bit slower .... the line is a bit off and Crowes reactions look fast.
LEGEND SS 🏏
Super batting
Nice cricket
No wonder Greg Matthews had a toilet seat thrown at him (when he was going out to bat) when he toured NZ a few months later....
Why, what did he do to deserve that? He did score a century in the Aus 2nd innigs along with Allan Border. He scored another against India in the next series. The last of his tons came against WI in 1992-93, when he said that he'd gladly swap it for 5 wickets instead!
Dutchi Holland serving up fodder
leg spinner was not good - Holland?
He had a bad game. They brought him back at 38 years old for the 84/85 series against the West Indies and his bowling helped Australia win a game I think.
At his best Crowe a step above Kane.
Daily more videos upload plz
Better then Sachin or lara for a reason.
Look let’s not be silly…
All 3 are great…childish comment
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You think you know cricket? Based on averages? Guys like Martin Crowe , gavaskar , viv and Barry richards and Miandad were much tougher batsman to bowl to in test then sachin or Lara
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