Early Life
Born in Bloemfontein, Cronje matriculated in 1987 from Grey College in Bloemfontein where he was the headboy. An excellent all round sportsman, he represented the then Orange Free State Province in cricket and rugby at schools level. Cronje earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of the Free State.
His father Ewie had played for Orange Free State in the 1960s, and Hansie's older brother Frans had also played first-class cricket.
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