Wayne Martin: key obituary facts
Is Wayne Martin dead? Yes. Wayne Martin died on August 4, 2026, at age 73.
Cause of death: Wayne Martin's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Wayne Martin known for?
He was a New Zealand cricketer.
More about Wayne Martin
Born: 28 April 1953.
Place of birth: New Plymouth.
Gender: male.
Occupation: cricketer.
Nationality: New Zealand.
Also known as: Kenneth Wayne Martin.
Wayne Martin, a New Zealand cricketer, died on August 4, 2026, aged 73.
Also known as Kenneth Wayne Martin, he was born in New Plymouth on April 28, 1953. Martin played 16 first-class and 19 List A matches for Central Districts between 1984 and 1988, leaving a record that placed him within New Zealand’s domestic cricket ranks for much of that decade.