All Time Greatest All Rounders in One Day Internationals

9) Hansie Cronje

Hansie Cronje was an epitome of leadership who could inspire millions. He was not just a player but an ambassador to the sport. He was a fearless batsman, a very effective medium pacer, and an even exhilarating fielder. His 360-degree brilliance and shrewd captaincy helped him earn a respectable position in the world cricket.

He took his career-best 5 wicket haul when the Indians were touring South Africa in 1992. Cronje's statistics in ODIs are an illustrious example of his talent. One of the best all-rounders in limited overs cricket during the 90s, he had a great year in 1994 with 1133 runs at an average of 43.57. He complemented this with 13 scalps.

In his career, he scored 5565 runs at an average of 38.64 including 2 tons and 39 fifties. His bowling fetched him 114 wickets at an average of 34.78. His ability to send a few quick overs and break partnerships made him an asset to cherish for the Proteas for he almost led the side to a World Cup in 1999.

However, this was a story too good to be true. Millions of fans lost a hero-like figure when he was revealed to be a part of the match-fixing mafia that threatened to uproot the game from its very existence.