Graeme Smith
South African cricketer · South Africa · On the map · Athletes · Born 1981 · age 45
Graeme Craig Smith 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.
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Shane Warne Teammate at Rajasthan Royals, 2008-2010
AB de Villiers Teammate at South Africa national team, 2004-2014
Hashim Amla Teammate at South Africa national team, 2004-2014
Jacques Kallis Teammate at South Africa national team, 2002-2013
Shane Watson Teammate at Rajasthan Royals, 2008-2010
Dale Steyn Teammate at South Africa national team, 2004-2014
Morné Morkel Teammate at South Africa national team, 2006-2014
Yusuf Pathan Teammate at Rajasthan Royals, 2008-2010
Shaun Pollock Teammate at South Africa national team, 2002-2008
JP Duminy Teammate at South Africa national team, 2008-2014
Mark Boucher Teammate at South Africa national team, 2002-2012
Trisha Chetty Teammate at South Africa national team, 2007-2014- Cri-Zelda Brits Teammate at South Africa national team, 2002-2007
Herschelle Gibbs Teammate at South Africa national team, 2002-2008
Makhaya Ntini Teammate at South Africa national team, 2002-2009
Munaf Patel Teammate at Rajasthan Royals, 2008-2010
Neil McKenzie Teammate at South Africa national team, 2002-2009
Andrew Hall Teammate at South Africa national team, 2002-2007
Jacques Rudolph Teammate at South Africa national team, 2003-2012
Robin Peterson Teammate at South Africa national team, 2003-2014
André Nel Teammate at South Africa national team, 2002-2008
Ashwell Prince Teammate at South Africa national team, 2002-2011- Dimitri Mascarenhas Teammate at Rajasthan Royals, 2008-2010
Swapnil Asnodkar Teammate at Rajasthan Royals, 2008-2010
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At 22, he was appointed as South Africa's youngest ever captain. He was the most capped captain ever when he played his 102nd match against England. He is considered one of South Africa's greatest captains, having led South Africa to a record 54 Test victories.
