55 years old (Born on September 25, 1969)
Today we remember Hansie Cronje, whose cricketing brilliance and charismatic leadership made him one of South Africa's most admired captains. His powerful right-handed batting and tactical acumen led the Proteas to numerous memorable victories throughout the 1990s, including historic series wins against formidable opponents like Australia and England.Despite controversies overshadowing his later career, fans still fondly recall Cronje’s finest moments on the pitch—his gritty innings under pressure, strategic captaincy decisions that turned matches around, and his infectious enthusiasm for the game. On this day especially, let's celebrate those joyful memories he gave us during cricket’s golden era.