ACB reacts to the passing of Hansie Cronje

Australian Cricket Board Chief Executive James Sutherland today delivered the following message after the passing of Hansie Cronje on 1 June 2002.

"Hansie Cronje's death is tragic and shocking news and this is a sad time for international cricket," Mr Sutherland said.

"The Australian Cricket Board expresses its deepest sympathies and condolences to his family and to South African cricket players, officials and followers.

"Hansie was an exceptional cricketer and showed thousands of Australian cricket fans his ability during South African tours to our country."