Many great players who were lost forever in the history books by a few unfortunate incidents and left the world in cricket controversies.

It was not long ago that a star was shining on the horizon of international cricket as a fine batsman, efficient bowler, competent fielder and excellent captain.

But suddenly his story ends like a director abruptly wraps up his film to reach the climax.

The death of former South African captain Hansie Cronje has left a tear in people’s eyes

He was moving towards new heights as a player, but when match fixing came under attack, he had to leave the hustle and bustle of cricket. These cricket controversies were the reason for which was the lifetime ban imposed on him.

Hansie Cronje proved his magnanimity by truthfully confessing to his crime and also showed his magnanimity by shielding his colleagues from the charges.

But a plane crash ended his life and many facts were buried with him.

It is not possible to deny the fact that if he had not lost the battle of life, he would still be counted among the best players of the present time and maybe the way for his return would be opened at some point. At the age of only 32, that player left this world in cricket controversies and became a part of the past.

But his achievements on the field of play will never be forgotten and his services will continue to be cherished.

During his 8-year career from 1991-92 to 1999-00, Wessel Johannes Cronje played for South Africa in 68 Test matches and batted in 111 innings, of which 9 times. He returned unbeaten, scoring a total of 3714 runs at an average of over 36, including a career-best innings of 135 runs, including 6 centuries and 23 half-centuries.

On the other hand, Cronje also took 33 catches while fielding and 43 wickets while bowling. Cronje led his national team in 53 out of 68 Test matches and won 27 Tests and proved himself a successful leader.

He also played 188 ODIs for South Africa in 8 years of his career. And in 175 innings, he scored more than five and a half thousand runs at an average of more than 38 while remaining not out 31 times. This included his career best innings of 112 runs including 2 centuries and 39 half-centuries. While fielding he took 73 catches and also took 114 wickets at an average of 34 with his quality bowling.

Apart from this, Hansie Cronje led the South African cricket team in 138 ODI matches in which he won 99 matches and lost 35 matches.

Cricket Controversies: Hansie Cronje Plan Crash

Doubts continue to be expressed in cricket controversies over the death of former South African captain Hansie Cronje in a plane crash.

However, it was never officially admitted, but a British sports magazine revealed that the crash of Cronje’s plane was not an accident, but a murder and one of the great cricket controversies.

This murder was done only so that the hidden facts of malfeasance in cricket could never come to light.

Before he died in a plane crash, Cronje was planning to relaunch his career as a businessman after unsuccessful attempts to lift the ban.

After missing his flight, he was forced to travel the world by cargo ship.

Initially, instead of doubting his death, it was interpreted as a mysterious act.

But after some time, the owner of the wrecked ship, Gavin Branson, also found this accident suspicious.

He said, “Before the Civil Aviation report was ready, I had a million dollar question in my head that I couldn’t ask anyone.”

That we have been flying this route for years and have never had a problem even in very bad weather.

So how did this accident happen in clear weather? In this regard, the police found some evidence, but it could never be brought to light.

According to sources, many people wanted Cronje dead.

Because they were afraid that he would sometimes tell the complete truth of cricket controversies, which would result in the destruction of many good names.

After the death of Hansie Cronje, who was banned after admitting to taking $130,000 from bookies, it was also discovered that he had 72 illegal bank accounts in the Cayman Islands.

From which it was revealed that despite acting truthfully, he kept many facts secret.

After considering these aspects, determining whether his death was just an accident or a murder became very difficult as time passed and eventually cricket fans, including Cronje fans, were convinced that the hidden secrets cricket controversies were never revealed.

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