Graeme Smith
Graeme Smith
Graeme Craig Smithis a former South African cricketer and former captain of the South African cricket team Test side, having succeeded Shaun Pollock after the 2003 Cricket World Cup. He was succeeded as captain of the ODI side by AB de Villiers after the 2011 Cricket World Cup. He is also currently the overseas player and captain of English side Surrey. He appeared in his 100th Test against England on 19 July 2012. He captained his 100th career Test match...
ProfessionCricket Player
Date of Birth1 February 1981
africa australian crowds failure fear forward front hard looking past people playing similar south terms
We are very similar and it is a very hard place to come and tour. In the past South Africa have had a big fear of failure but I think we have come to terms with that. We have come here and I know people have called us unimaginative but we are more open. We are looking forward to playing in front of Australian crowds and playing in Australia.
again happens number react releases subject
We've made a number of releases on the subject and if it happens again how we react will be another thing.
game happens number problems react releases since sydney unhappy
We've made a number of releases on the subject, and if it happens again, how we react will be another thing. If it's still going on at grounds, then we're going to be very disappointed and unhappy about it. But since Sydney we haven't had too many problems on the field, so we'll take each game as it goes.
bowler calm continue decide far lost opportunity strike sydney tour
We've lost our real, out-and-out strike bowler but then again, it's an opportunity for someone else to take their chance. We'll look at the wicket in Sydney and decide - we've been calm on tour so far and we'll continue to be.
aggressive mindset steady tomorrow
We have come here with a different mindset and being more aggressive tomorrow is the way we are going to go. We are not going to try and be steady and more defensive, we are going to be more aggressive.
advice best bit enjoyed open ourselves prepared
We have come here a little bit more open and enthusiastic, and open to advice and to see things. We have really enjoyed ourselves here. We are as best prepared as we can be.
accepts bowling offer surprise
I won't surprise me at all if he accepts the offer to become England's bowling coach.
looks medical staff wait
It doesn't look good. It looks like he'll be going home, but I'll wait for the medical staff to make that announcement.
happen hopefully preventing sending strong ways
I think he was just sending a very strong message. But they are researching ways of preventing it in the future, so hopefully it won't happen again.
joining playing squad
I think he will be joining the squad (this week). I don't know if he will be playing though.
bite guys knife players reminding west
We have to play with a knife to our own throats. The guys don't need reminding that the West Indies players are hurt, and that's when they can get up and bite you.
africa few gave good melbourne south won
I think Melbourne was good for us in that we won very convincingly and probably gave South Africa a few other things to think about.
debut height perfect
I think it would be the perfect place for him to make his debut with his height and that.
reason
We never really got a reason from the umpires, I think that was probably the most frustrating part.