If you are searching for a phrase which encapsulated Martin Crowe, cricketer, that would do nicely.

Former New Zealand cricketer and selector Dion Nash paid tribute to his teammate and friend Martin Crowe.

"The thing I will miss most is that we're not going to grow old together playing golf with the banter and red wine."

DYLAN CLEAVER: In 2006 I was lucky enough to be invited to Crowe's apartment. What followed was a revealing and at times downright sad interview.

Broadcaster Tim Roxborogh pays tribute to close friend Martin Crowe, recalling the cricket legend's generous spirit and love.

News that Martin Crowe had cancer was first reported just over a month after the legendary cricketer's 50th birthday.

Former teammates and opponents have paid tribute to Martin Crowe after the cricketer's death.

Martin Crowe passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer that eventually proved one attack the gifted cricketer couldn't see off.

Martin Crowe, New Zealand's greatest test cricket batsman, died in Auckland after a prolonged battle with lymphoma.

Leave your tributes to New Zealand's greatest test batsman here.

New Zealand's greatest test batsman Martin Crowe has passed away. Here's a look at the 10 best best moments from his career.

New Zealand's greatest test batsman has died. Martin Crowe passed away today after a prolonged battle with cancer that eventually proved one attack the gifted cricketer couldn't see off.

Jesse Ryder should be brought back into the fold.

There's an absence of experienced authority at the top of the innings and in the middle order and Ryder could be considered for either role, writes Wynne Gray.

WATCH: Tony Veitch on Ryder's desire to return to the Black Caps, as teammate says cricketer hasn't had a drink in 18 months.

Tony Veitch and Guy Heveldt discuss the possible return of Jesse Ryder to the Black Caps.

With a swish of the Wonky Donkey Luke Ronchi's bat and Hamish Bennett clattering onto the Basin turf, it felt like the New Zealand cricket season had come to an end at the one-sided inter-island match on Sunday evening.

The prospect of the all-rounder returning at international level has been raised in the wake of Brendon McCullum's retirement.