What happened Hansie?

On This Day: Former South Africa Captain Hansie Cronje Killed in a Plane Crash in 2002. Hansie Cronje was in the AirQuarius cargo flight that crashed on Cradock Peak in the Outeniqua mountain range.

What did Hansie do?

South Africa cricket match fixing refers to match fixing performed by several players of the South African cricket team, during their tour to India in the year 2000. The team was led by Hansie Cronje.

What really happened to Hansie Cronje?

Former Proteas captain Cronje, who was banned for life for his role in a 2000 match-fixing scandal, died in a plane crash in Johannesburg in 2002. He was the only passenger.

Where is Bertha Cronje now?

Bertha still lives in South Africa with her family and remembers Hansie fondly. She said, “Hansie will always play a very important part in my life. I will never forget him and what he strived for. He will always remain deep in my heart.”

Is Bertha Cronje still married?

A sad chapter in the life of Bertha Cronje, known to the cricket world as the wife of Hansie Cronje, came to an end when she remarried in Durban on Saturday.

Why was Hansie Cronje killed?

The report alleges that Cronje, who had been banned for life from cricket for his part in the match-fixing scandal, may have been murdered to ensure that the full extent of the corruption never reached the light of day.

Which Indian cricketer died in plane crash?

"It's a shock." Rescue workers at the scene confirmed that Cronje and the two crew of the Hawker Siddley 748 were dead. Cronje, who was captain of the national team, and regarded as a brilliant cricketer, was forced out of the side after the match-fixing scandal in 2000.

What did Hansie do wrong?

In a national poll in 2004, he was voted the 11th greatest South African of all time. Yet four years earlier he was banned from cricket for accepting money from unlicensed bookmakers for providing information and fixing matches.

Who cricketer died today?

Australian cricket legend Shane Warne has died from a suspected heart attack, according to news reports. He was 52 years old. "Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived," a statement from Warne's management shared with Fox Sports said.

Which South African cricketer died today?

CAPE TOWN: John Watkins, who had been the world's oldest living Test cricketer, has died in Durban at the age of 98, Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced on Monday.

Which South African cricketer died in aircrash?

HIGHLIGHTS. All-rounder Hansie Cronje, who died on this day in 2002, flirted with greatness but succumbed to temptation, exposing the dark world of bribery in cricket before his tragic death in a plane crash at the age of 32.

Where was Hansie Cronje working when he died?

According to media reports, Cronje had missed a flight (on Friday evening of May 31, 2002), as he was late from a business meeting in Swaziland. It was supposed to be the transport back to his home on Fancourt estate, a luxury golf resort at George in the Western Cape.

When did Hansie Cronje died?

(Reuters) - All-rounder Hansie Cronje, who died on this day in 2002, flirted with greatness but succumbed to temptation, exposing the dark world of bribery in cricket before his tragic death in a plane crash at the age of 32.

What is cricket match fixing?

In cricket, match fixing occurs as a match is played to a completely or partially pre-determined result, violating the rules of the game and often the law.