Hansie Cronje

Cricketer

Birthday September 25, 1969

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace South Africa

DEATH DATE Jun 1, 2002 (32)

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About

Elite right-handed batsman who was South Africa's captain during the 1990s and was later banned for life for involvement in match-fixing and tragically died in a plane crash in 2002.

Before Fame

He played rugby and cricket at Orange Free State Province.

Trivia

His test debut came in April 1992 against West Indies.

Family Life

He was born to Ewie and San-Marie Cronje.

Associated With

He played alongside all-rounder Jacques Kallis on South Africa.