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
both brought decide whether
We need to look at the wicket. We brought him out as an option. We need to decide which way to go. Whether to play Nicky or him, or both of them.
defensive forced game
We?re 1-0 up in the series. We were forced into being defensive and getting through this game and that?s what we did.
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.
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.
allowed sit
I think what I feel and what I'm allowed to say are two different things, so I think I'm just going to sit on the fence.
ball dangerous
I think at the WACA the new ball is going to be the most dangerous part of batting.
against age best bowlers games six strong terms today top
I think it was a very strong performance. The top six we had is very young in terms of age and games and to go up against some of the best bowlers in the world and to play the way we did today showed a lot of character.
bit pressure team
I think that they were the team that were choking, if that's the word, under pressure a little bit at the back end.
captain experience facets game help impart jacques knowledge talent vice welcome
The appointment of Jacques as vice captain is most welcome because he has so much talent and experience to impart to the other players. His knowledge of all facets of the game will help my captaincy considerably.
reason
We never really got a reason from the umpires, I think that was probably the most frustrating part.
carry form good last looking year
My one-day form has been very good over the last year and I'm looking to carry it on from India.