Graeme Smith: News
When Hanse Cronje was caught for match-fixing, South Africa needed to find someone to resuscitate the lost trust. When the captaincy was thrust into his hands in 2001, Graeme Smith was only 22 years old. Tall, aggressive, strong, well-built, and known to hit the leather off the ball, Smith's personality, batting, and captaincy were alike. When Smith was made captain, he only had eight Tests and 22 ODIs under his belt and was the youngest ever captain in South African history. He made his presence felt in the 2003 tour to England, where he scored two consecutive double-centuries, including a 259 that still is the highest score by a foreigner at Lord's. A left-hander by trade, Smith was known for scoring quick runs. The most successful captain in Tests, Smith's success in Tests can be understood by an interesting fact. He made three English captains retire in successive tours. South Africa under Smith never lost an away series since 2006. Smith stepped down from ODI captaincy after the 2011 World Cup. In 2014, he retired from international cricket.
Listing Test records Wiaan Mulder shattered with his 367*
Stand-in South African captain Wiaan Mulder has etched his name in cricket history by playing a 367*-run knock in the first innings of the second Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo.
These visiting batters boast double-hundreds in Tests at Edgbaston
India's newly appointed captain, Shubman Gill, brought up his maiden Test double-century on Day 2 of the second Test against England at Edgbaston.
These visiting captains clocked 250-plus Test scores in England
Indian captain Shubman Gill smashed a stunning double-century, scoring 269 against England on Day 2 of the second Test at Edgbaston.
Decoding highest 4th-innings scores for SA batters in Tests
Aiden Markram's stellar performance in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) has propelled South Africa to a remarkable victory over Australia.
These openers clocked three-plus centuries in 4th innings (Test matches)
Aiden Markram has etched his name in the history books by scoring a brilliant fourth-innings century in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at Lord's.
ICC Hall of Fame: Legend MS Dhoni joins these veterans
Former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been inducted into the prestigious International Cricket Council (ICC) Hall of Fame.
Graeme Smith hopeful of South Africa's ICC trophy win
Former South African cricket captain, Graeme Smith, has sounded optimistic about the country's chances of winning an International Cricket Council (ICC) trophy this year.
IPL is leader of franchise cricket: Graeme Smith
South Africa's T20 league (SA20) commissioner Graeme Smith has hailed the Indian Premier League (IPL) as the undisputed king of franchise cricket.
SA20 commissioner Graeme Smith criticizes ILT20's player structure
Graeme Smith, the commissioner of South Africa's premier T20 league (SA20), has raised concerns over the structure of international leagues such as ILT20.
Presenting fastest double-centuries for South Africa in Test cricket
Ryan Rickelton entered history books during South Africa's 2nd Test at Newlands in Cape Town against Pakistan.
Presenting the highest opening partnerships while following-on in Tests
Team Pakistan has made a stunning comeback in their second innings of the second and final Test against South Africa in Cape Town.
South Africa's top run-scorers against Pakistan at home (Test cricket)
Hosts South Africa are gearing up for a two-Test series against Pakistan, starting December 26.
Will SA20 see more Indians in future? Graeme Smith responds
League Commissioner of South Africa's T20 cricket league (SA20), Graeme Smith, has responded to comparisons between his league and the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Prsenting batters with 1,600-plus runs in 4th innings (Test cricket)
England's cricket captain Joe Root has broken Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar's run tally in the fourth innings to set a new record in Test cricket.
SA20: Commissioner Graeme Smith highlights Dinesh Karthik's participation
Graeme Smith, the commissioner of South Africa's premier T20 league (SA20), has expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming third season.
West Indies vs South Africa, Tests: Batters with most runs
West Indies will host South Africa in a two-match Test series, starting on August 7.
T20 World Cup: Here are captains with most match-wins
The 2024 Men's ICC T20 World Cup will be underway on June 1 in the Caribbean and USA.
David Warner bows out in Tests: Decoding his notable accomplishments
It's the end of David Warner's Test career as the dashing opener bowed out with a match-winning fifty against Pakistan in the third and final Test in Sydney.
South Africa vs Australia T20Is: Decoding the top 5 matches
South Africa will play hosts to Australia in a three-match T20I series, starting on August 30.
Graeme Smith praises Karthik, terms Pandya 'x-factor': Key stats
Like everyone, former South African skipper Graeme Smith is impressed with the recent run of Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya and wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik.
Graeme Smith cleared of racism allegations: All we know
Former Cricket South Africa (CSA) Director of Cricket, Graeme Smith, has been cleared of several racism allegations following the "outcomes of Social Justice and Nation-Building (SJN) commission's report".
SA name Dean Elgar, Temba Bavuma as new captains
Cricket South Africa has made the desired changes in captaincy roles after removing Quinton de Kock as skipper across formats.
Quinton de Kock appointed South Africa's Test captain for 2020/21
Wicket-keeper batsman Quinton de Kock has been appointed as the captain of South Africa's Test team for the impending season (2020/21).
South Africa confirm first tour to Pakistan in 2021
Cricket South Africa has confirmed that the Proteas men's team will travel to Pakistan for their first tour since 2007.
Ganguly a suitable candidate for ICC Chairman post: Kumar Sangakkara
Former Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara has backed Sourav Ganguly for the International Cricket Council's Chairman role.
Aiden Markram expresses desire to lead South Africa
South African opener Aiden Markram has expressed interest to lead the national Test side.
Smith terms comments surrounding ABD as fake
Former opener Graeme Smith, who was named South Africa's Director of Cricket a few days earlier, has termed comments surrounding AB de Villiers as fake.
Quinton de Kock won't be the Test captain: Graeme Smith
Right after being appointed as Cricket South Africa's Director, Graeme Smith revealed that Quinton de Kock will not lead the Proteas in Test cricket.
Graeme Smith appointed Cricket South Africa's Director for two years
Former opener Graeme Smith has been named South Africa's Director of Cricket for two years.
Graeme Smith set to become CSA's director of cricket
Former South Africa cricket team captain Graeme Smith is said to have accepted the role of becoming Cricket South Africa's (CSA) director of cricket.
Top records held by captains in Test cricket: Details here
Test cricket is considered to be the ultimate form of the game, as it is the toughest format, which tests the mental and physical endurance of a player to the utmost level.
Happy birthday Graeme Smith: Here's a look at his achievements
Former South Africa cricket team skipper Graeme Smith turned 38 today.
#IndiaInAustralia: Run-machine Kohli achieves this record in overseas Tests
Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli's tryst with records have continued.
Kohli helps Test cricket stay relevant, says former SA skipper
Undoubtedly, Test cricket is no more the most popular format of the sport.
#IndiaInEngland: Can Kohli join this elite list?
Over decades, a few cricketers have scored runs aplenty on English soil in a single series.
This is what Graeme Smith said about ABD's retirement
According to former Proteas skipper Graeme Smith, AB de Villiers retirement is a huge blow to the South African national team.
Here's the complete list of commentators for IPL 11
The 11th edition of the Indian Premier League is all set to kick off on Saturday, with Mumbai Indians hosting MS Dhoni's returning Chennai Super Kings.