Hansie Cronje

Wessels Johannes "Hansie" Cronje, South African cricketer, born 25/09/1969. A highly talented young batsman, occasional bowler and and excellent tactician, Cronje began his career at Free State, captaining them at age 21, and first playing for his country at 22. Appointed captain of South Africa in 1993, he led the side to test series victories against New Zealand and England. A devout Christian, who impressed as much with his demeanour off the field as his ability on, it came as a great shock to the cricketing world when, in April 2000, he confessed to being involved with the largest match fixing scandal yet uncovered, receiving gifts and money from bookmaker?s to influence the results of games. Convicted by the [King Commission]?, he was banned from playing or coaching cricket