Former South Africa captain Hansie Cronje was banned for life from all cricket administration and playing activity in October 2000. What was he found guilty of?

Answer Explanation

Hansie Cronje was banned for life by the United Cricket Board of South Africa in October 2000 after the King Commission inquiry found he had accepted money from bookmakers and engaged in match-fixing.

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