'Black Clash' trophy named in honour of Lomu, Crowe

Martin Crowe
Martin Crowe
The Black Clash cricket match will honour two sporting greats, with the winning team to be awarded the Lomu-Crowe trophy at Christchurch's Hagley Oval next Friday.

Martin Crowe passed away in March 2016 following a battle with cancer. He is considered New Zealand's greatest test batsman and is one of only three New Zealanders in the ICC Hall of Fame.

All Blacks great Jonah Lomu, a member of the World Rugby Hall of Fame, died in 2015 of a heart attack.

The trophy was created by renowned New Zealand artist Shane ''Spud'' Dudley with the blessing of the families of Lomu and Crowe.

The Black Clash is the creation of former Black Caps captain Stephen Fleming and Duco Events boss David Higgins.

Jonah Lomu
Jonah Lomu

It will pit rugby and cricket players against each other in a game of twenty20.

Former Australian international David Hussey has been confirmed as Team Rugby's wildcard for the match at Hagley Oval on January 25.

 

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