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Graeme Craig Smith (born 1 February 1981) is a South African cricket commentator and former cricketer who played for South Africa in all formats. In 2003, he was appointed captain of the national team, taking over from Shaun Pollock. He held the position of test captain until his retirement in 2014. [2] .
Meaty, muscular and mighty, Graeme Smith was a colossus as South Africa's captain, and not much less so in his contribution as a batter, in the first two decades of the 21st century.
Tall, well built and known as the 'Biff' for his ability to smash the leather off the ball, Graeme Smith was thrust into the captaincy duties at a very young age.
Mar 4, 2014 · "He has been a mighty warrior, a leader of men and an exceptional part of our international cricket. Following the recent retirement of Jacques Kallis from Test cricket, there is no doubt that we...
290K Followers, 731 Following, 555 Posts - Graeme smith (@graemesmith49) on Instagram: "Proud father and South African. Retired cricketer."
Oct 30, 2023 · Graeme Smith has donned many hats in his long and illustrious career. From being one of the top opening batters of his time to leading South Africa and now as the league commissioner of SA20,...
Mar 4, 2014 · Graeme Smith announced his sudden retirement from international cricket on Monday, ending the career of the most experienced Test captain and South African cricket’s savior. Smith resurrected the team from the match-fixing scandal involving former skipper Hansie Cronje and a disastrous World Cup on home soil in 2003.
Jul 18, 2012 · Forty-two of his 91 Tests have yielded wins, which makes him the second-most successful Test captain in terms of victories, next to Ricky Ponting's 48. A few more good series could make...
Oct 11, 2022 · South Africa is about to launch a new IPL-backed T20 league which, according to ex-Proteas skipper Graeme Smith, is vital to his country's cricketing future.
Feb 9, 2024 · Graeme Smith tells Richard Edwards how Test cricket and Twenty20 franchises can work in harmony and provide much-needed ‘exposure’ to bridge the gap between domestic and international cricket...
