Wessel Johannes "Hansie" Cronje (25 September 1969 – 1 June 2002) was a South African international cricketer and captain of the South Africa national cricket team in the 1990s. A right-handed all-rounder, as captain Cronje led his team to victory in 27 Test matches and 99 One Day Internationals. Cronje also led South Africa to win the 1998 ICC KnockOut Trophy, the first major ICC title the country has won in international cricket. In the 1998 ICC KnockOut Trophy Final, Cronje played a major role with the bat with his 61 not out, leading the team to victory by 4 wickets. He was voted the 11th-greatest South African in 2004 despite having been banned from cricket for life due to his role in a match-fixing scandal. He died in a plane crash in 2002.
Hansie Cronje
Athlete
Notable For
South African cricketer
Hansie Cronje's Historical Timeline
Hansie Cronje is born
Hansie Cronje, South African athlete, known for south african cricketer, was born on 1969-09-25.
South African cricket captain Hansie Cronje is charged by Delhi police with fixing One Day International matches against
South African cricket captain Hansie Cronje is charged by Delhi police with fixing One Day International matches against India
South African Cricket Board issues former captain Hansie Cronje a life ban due to match-fixing allegations
South African Cricket Board issues former captain Hansie Cronje a life ban due to match-fixing allegations
Associated Historical Events
birth
Hansie Cronje is born
Hansie Cronje, South African athlete, known for south african cricketer, was born on 1969-09-25.
South African cricket captain Hansie Cronje is charged by Delhi police with fixing One Day International matches against
South African cricket captain Hansie Cronje is charged by Delhi police with fixing One Day International matches against India
South African Cricket Board issues former captain Hansie Cronje a life ban due to match-fixing allegations
South African Cricket Board issues former captain Hansie Cronje a life ban due to match-fixing allegations
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hansie Cronje born?
- Hansie Cronje was born on 1969-09-25 (South African).
- What is Hansie Cronje known for?
- South African cricketer
- What historical events involved Hansie Cronje?
- Hansie Cronje was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including Hansie Cronje is born, South African cricket captain Hansie Cronje is charged by Delhi police with fixing One Day International matches against, South African Cricket Board issues former captain Hansie Cronje a life ban due to match-fixing allegations.
- When did Hansie Cronje die?
- Hansie Cronje died on 2002-01-01.