Crowe was diagnosed with an aggressive form of lymphoma late last year . The 52-year-old was told only five percent of sufferers survive past 12 months . In a column he wrote in anticipation of Sunday 's World Cup , he said he might not have 'the luxury of many more games to watch and enjoy ' He played 77 tests and 143 One-Day Internationals for New Zealand and was regarded one of the world 's best batsmen during late 80s and early 90s .
Crowe was diagnosed with an aggressive form of lymphoma late last year . The 52-year-old was told only 5 percent of sufferers survive past 12 months . In a column he wrote in anticipation of Sunday 's World Cup , he said he might not have 'the luxury of many more games to watch and enjoy ' He played 77 tests and 143 One-Day Internationals for New Zealand and was regarded one of the world 's best batsmen during late 80s and early 90s .