Adriano dos Santos
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 January 1988 Nelspruit, South Africa |
| Died | 29 September 2023 (aged 35) Hazyview, South Africa |
| Batting | Right-handed |
Source: Cricinfo, 17 December 2020 | |
Adriano dos Santos (26 January 1988 – 29 September 2023) was a South African cricketer. He played in six first-class and three List A matches from 2006 to 2008.[1]
On his first-class debut in the 2006–07 season, aged 18, Dos Santos scored 133 (out of a team total of 211) and 64 for Mpumalanga against Northerns.[2]
Death
Dos Santos was murdered on 29 September 2023 near Hazyview, South Africa. A suspect fired three shots and Dos Santos was shot in the head.[3][4][5][6]
References
- ^ "Adriano dos Santos". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- ^ "Mpumalanga vs Northerns, Pool A at Pretoria, Nov 30 2006". Cricinfo. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ^ "Limpopo businessman gunned down in mysterious attack". African Insider. 30 September 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ "Limpopo businessman shot dead near Hazyview". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ "Lowveld residents outraged by slaying of well-known businessman - LNN". Network News. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ "Mpumalanga mourn passing of 'extraordinary talent' Adriano dos Santos". Club Cricket SA. 3 October 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
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