Formeru00a0NZ captain, who recommended the use of udrs, blames India and ICC for referral system roadblock

It was his recommendation that made Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS) a reality. There are few in the cricket fraternity who warrant more respect ufffd both on and off the field. From opening the bowling with a spinner in an ODI, to introducing a three-dimensional facet to cricket coverage as an executive television producer, innovation and New Zealand legend Martin Crowe, go in chorus.

Having hung his boots in 1994, arguably New Zealand's greatest-ever batsman is contemplating a serious comeback to the sport, at the age of 48. MiD DAY caught him for an exclusive chat.



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