Australia head coach Darren Lehmann tweeted on Thursday saying, "Sad to hear about the passing of Martin Crowe, our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family #RIP Legend. Loved knowing you."
Former India pacer Zaheer Khan said: "Sad to hear kiwi cricket icon Martin Crowe is no more ... my thoughts n prayers r with family n friends #RIPMartinCrowe."
Legendary Pakistani pacer Wasim Akram tweeted: "RIP Martin Crowe you will always be remembered. You were the BEST I ever bowled against and a top human being. #Gonetoosoon #RIPMartinCrowe."
Batting great Sachin Tendulkar said: "Heartfelt condolences to family and fans of #MartinCrowe. Great cricketer and a fighter till the very end."
Former Australia pacer Damien Fleming said: "RIP Martin Crowe such a classy batsman, innovator #CricketMax, I appreciated immensley his sharp wit in the Beach cricket series #Hogan."
Former Black Caps skipper Stephen Fleming tweeted: "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."
Former Kiwi all-rounder Scott Styris wrote: "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."
Former Australia batsman Damien Martyn said: "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."
Legendary Pakistan skipper Imran Khan said: "Saddened to hear of the passing of a great cricketer Martin Crowe - the best New Zealand captain I played against."
Former England skipper Alec Stewart tweeted: "Very very sad news to wake up to. Great player & a great man #RIPMartinCrowe."
Former Australia all-rounder Tom Moody tweeted: "Deeply saddened to hear that Martin Crowe has passed away, master batsman & one of the great thinkers in our game. #RIPHogan."
Among current cricketers, India Test captain Virat Kohli paid tribute tweeting: "RIP Martin Crowe, an absolute legend and an iconic star for the @BLACKCAPS My deepest condolences to his family and friends."
Harbhajan Singh said: "RIP Martin Crowe....! condolences to the family and friends."
Ravichandran Ashwin said: "RIP Martin Crowe,don't feel like belittling your greatness by talking about it after your demise. Cricket will miss you."
Batsman Suresh Raina tweeted: "Sad to hear untimely demise of Martin Crow. He was not only a great batsman but an excellent gentleman too. Condolences to his family. RIP."
