New Zealand Cricket has offered its condolences to the family and friends of Peter Sharp following his passing after a battle with cancer.
In paying tribute, NZC president Dennis Currie recognised the enormous contribution Sharp made as a player, coach, administrator and broadcaster.
"Peter has been a great servant of cricket in this country, firstly as a First-Class player before forging a long and successful career as a cricket commentator," said Currie.
"He was a highly regarded administrator, being a former NZC Board member, former president of Canterbury Cricket and as a selector for the province.
"Peter was instrumental in the grassroots area of the game, establishing the modified game of Kiwi cricket in New Zealand and Canterbury Cricket as well as a doing great deal of outstanding work with coaches in the Canterbury area.
