Jeff Crowe

Jeffrey John Crowe (born 14 September 1958) is a former New Zealand cricket player. He is the son of David John Crowe and elder brother of Martin Crowe. They are cousins of Oscar winning actor, Russell Crowe.

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14 September - 1958 - New Zealand - Cricket - David John Crowe - Martin Crowe - Oscar - Russell Crowe

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Although the elder of the two Crowe brothers, Jeff first came to Test cricket in 1982-83, a year after his immensely gifted younger brother Martin. This was partly because he had launched his own career in South Australia, where he played with considerable success from 1977 and 1982. The Australian selectors were interested, but he decided to return to his own land, and formed part of New Zealand cricket?s most successful era. Tall, fair-haired and solidly built, and a reliable fielder who could also keep wicket, Jeff looked so much like his younger brother that the pair used to delight in swapping helmets to confuse commentators. Given the daunting task of going in at first wicket down against the West Indian fast bowlers in the Caribbean in 1984-85, he responded with some sound and courageous innings, notably 112 in the follow on at Sabina Park. He captained New Zealand in six Tests.

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Crowe brothers - Test cricket - South Australia - 1977 - 1982 - Australia - New Zealand - Fair-haired - Fielder - Helmets - Commentator - Wicket - West Indian - Fast bowlers - Caribbean - Innings - Sabina Park

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For a time, Jeff Crowe was manager of the New Zealand cricket team and in 2004 he became an ICC match referee.

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New Zealand - 2004 - ICC

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