Cronjé

American

[krawn-yey] / ˈkrɔn yeɪ /

noun

Piet Arnoldus 1835?–1911, Boer general.

Cronje British

/ 'krɒnjə /

noun

Hansie , full name Wessel Johannes Cronje (1969–2002); South African cricketer. He captained South Africa (1994–2000); banned for life from cricket for match-fixing in 2001

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Long before England's coded messages, South Africa coach Bob Woolmer and captain Hansie Cronje wore earpieces to communicate during a match against India at the 1999 World Cup.

From BBC

The Proteas won by 408 runs in the second Test to claim just their second series win in India, and their first since 2000 under Hansie Cronje.

From BBC

South Africa, who recently drew 1-1 in Pakistan, are chasing a first series win in India since Hansie Cronje's team triumphed there in 2000.

From Barron's

South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, are chasing a first series win on Indian soil since Hansie Cronje's team triumphed there in 2000.

From Barron's

South Africa, who recently drew 1-1 in Pakistan, are now chasing a first series win on Indian soil since Hansie Cronje's team triumphed there in 2000.

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