5 cricketers who are hated as much as they are loved

#4 Hansie Cronje

Cronje’s reputation took a beating

Despite being one of the most talented cricketers to have represented South Africa, Hansie Cronje will forever be remembered for the wrong reasons. While Hansie was one of the best captains and an instrumental all rounder who was loved by many, his alleged involvement in the match-fixing scandal in 2000-2001 tarnished his reputation and all the hard work and sacrifice that he had made over the years.

Despite receiving a life ban, he was voted as South Africa’s 11th best cricketer. He was an inspiration for many and an ambassador of the game during his playing days and was loved by all. Today, he is seen as the traitor who cheated the game that would have made him a living legend.