News for 'Graeme Smith'

Injured Smith to tour Australia

Injured Smith to tour Australia

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

The South African captain will tour Australia although his injured finger will need protection.

Smith demands public apology from Bravo

Smith demands public apology from Bravo

Rediff.com7 May 2005

The South Africa captain was cleared of racially abusing the West Indies all-rounder in the fourth Test in Antigua.

Smith disappointed at Test Championship delay

Smith disappointed at Test Championship delay

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

South Africa captain Graeme Smith said he was disappointed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) had decided to postpone a World Test Championship until 2017.

Parnell made the difference: Smith

Parnell made the difference: Smith

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

South Africa captain Graeme Smith praised young left-arm seamer Wayne Parnell for his five-wicket haul in their five-wicket Champions Trophy win over New Zealand on Thursday.

'No reason why there shouldn't be SA20 women's league'

'No reason why there shouldn't be SA20 women's league'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

South African legend AB de Villiers has mooted the idea of a women's SA20 league, as the success of the men's version across the three editions has given them a "model and recipe" to follow.

Smith leads South African onslaught

Smith leads South African onslaught

Rediff.com12 Dec 2003

Graeme Smith's powerful century led South Africa to a commanding 368 for three on the first day of the first Test against West Indies.

Jay Shah joins elite board shaping cricket's future

Jay Shah joins elite board shaping cricket's future

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

ICC chairperson Jay Shah has been inducted into the newly formed World Cricket Connects Advisory Board, an independent group that will discuss the future of cricket at the Lord's on June 7 and 8.

Smith happy under Warne's shadow

Smith happy under Warne's shadow

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

Graeme Smith may have led South Africa to the pinnacle in the limited overs cricket but he is still comfortable with Shane Warne in the forefront of the Rajasthan Royals team in the Indian Premier League.

Smith could miss Australian tour

Smith could miss Australian tour

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

Smith injured a finger on his left hand attempting to take a catch during the fifth ODI between India and South Africa in Mumbai.

No truth in 'rumours' of Smith resigning as captain

No truth in 'rumours' of Smith resigning as captain

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

Cricket South Africa and Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula both on Saturday dismissed widespread social media comments that Graeme Smith had threatened to resign if he was not made the Proteas captain for the ongoing Test series against India.

Pietersen the key for England: Smith

Pietersen the key for England: Smith

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

South Africa captain Graeme Smith said batsman Kevin Pietersen would be the key player for England in their forthcoming Test and one-day series. South Africa have not won a series in England since 1965, but Smith said the hosts may have their minds on selection issues this time around.

Experience can fill Smith-shaped void for South Africa

Experience can fill Smith-shaped void for South Africa

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Graeme Smith believes South Africa are in safe hands, despite his retirement as captain and the recent departures of coach Gary Kirsten and all rounder Jacques Kallis, because the squad are still brimming with experience.

Smith, McKenzie set world record

Smith, McKenzie set world record

Rediff.com1 Mar 2008

South Africa skipper Graeme Smith and Neil McKenzie surpassed 413 to set a world record for the opening wicket partnership.

South Africa much improved now: Smith

South Africa much improved now: Smith

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

South Africa captain Graeme Smith said his side was vastly improved since they last toured Australia and are ready to put the world's top side under pressure in their three-Test series starting next month.

Smith backs Ganguly to lead ICC post-COVID-19 pandemic

Smith backs Ganguly to lead ICC post-COVID-19 pandemic

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Graeme Smith's backing of Sourav Ganguly comes right after former England captain David Gower's comments that former India captain has right political acumen to become ICC president

Smith's debut ton earns WI draw

Smith's debut ton earns WI draw

Rediff.com6 Jan 2004

Smith delighted with South Africa performance

Smith delighted with South Africa performance

Rediff.com3 Sep 2008

South Africa captain Graeme Smith is proud of his team's achievements this season despite being outplayed by England in the one-day series. "In terms of the team, we've realised that we've lost some key players in our one-day setup," Smith, who was forced out of the last three one-dayers through injury, told a news conference in Cape Town on Wednesday.

Smith, McKenzie grind Bangladesh

Smith, McKenzie grind Bangladesh

Rediff.com29 Feb 2008

Graeme Smith (223 not out) and Neil McKenzie (169 not out) put on a record opening stand as South Africa took command of the second cricket Test against Bangladesh on the opening day itself, finishing on 405 without loss at close.

Smith retained as South Africa captain

Smith retained as South Africa captain

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

South Africa retained Graeme Smith as captain for another year

Smith slams Chepauk wicket as 'under-prepared'

Smith slams Chepauk wicket as 'under-prepared'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2011

Rival captains Graeme Smith and Elton Chigumbura termed the wicket at the Chepauk as 'under-prepared' and hoped that the wickets will be better prepared in time for the World Cup.

Why India is well-placed atop the World Cup...

Why India is well-placed atop the World Cup...

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The balance may have been affected due to Hardik Pandya's untimely ankle injury, but even then the Indian team has hardly faced a tough test in the ongoing World Cup, feels former South Africa skipper Graeme Smith.

Smith confident ahead of India tour

Smith confident ahead of India tour

Rediff.com30 Jan 2010

A good record in the subcontinent and experienced players will help South Africa on their tour of India after a tumultuous week in which coach Mickey Arthur resigned, captain Graeme Smith said.

Injured Smith hopes to battle

Injured Smith hopes to battle

Rediff.com19 Nov 2003

The South African captain is determined not to let a broken finger interrupt his cricket.

Pietersen will face hostile reception: Smith

Pietersen will face hostile reception: Smith

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

South African skipper Graeme Smith has warned England batsman Kevin Pietersen that he will face a hostile reception when the first Test begins in Centurion on Wednesday.

IPL 2024: 'Sudharsan needs to be spoken about more'

IPL 2024: 'Sudharsan needs to be spoken about more'

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Gujarat Titan's Sai Sudharsan is the quickest Indian in terms of innings to reach 1,000 runs in IPL.

Smith wary of New Zealand

Smith wary of New Zealand

Rediff.com15 Oct 2006

New Zealand have a good record in premier one-day tournaments and won the 2000 edition of the competition.

We wanted to win it for Jacques: Smith

We wanted to win it for Jacques: Smith

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

South Africa captain Graeme Smith said that the series-clinching win over India in the second and final Test was a fitting tribute to "irreplaceable" team-mate Jacques Kallis who bid farewell to Test cricket on Monday.

'Smith will be our most successful Test captain ever'

'Smith will be our most successful Test captain ever'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Former South African cricket supremo Ali Bacher has lauded the 2003 Omar Henry-led selection committee for appointing Graeme Smith as national captain when was just 22 and in the initial phrase of his international career.

Smith upbeat despite agonising tie

Smith upbeat despite agonising tie

Rediff.com3 Feb 2005

Justice has been served, says Smith

Justice has been served, says Smith

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Captain Graeme Smith praised South Africa for not running "out of puff" while his England counterpart Andrew Strauss said his team's defeat in the fourth and final Test left a "bitter taste".

Tame Amla or go down 2-0: Smith

Tame Amla or go down 2-0: Smith

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

South African captain Graeme Smith warned the visiting Indian team to find a way to tame Hashim Amla or forget the chance of levelling the three-Test series in the second game starting in Durban on Sunday.

Smith says speed trial awaits India

Smith says speed trial awaits India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

South Africa have omitted spinners from their squad, confirming that they will attack the Indians with an all-pace attack in the first Test.

Smith doubtful for second Test

Smith doubtful for second Test

Rediff.com27 Nov 2004

The South Africa captain was injured when a car ran over his foot on Saturday.

Smith and Ontong hit fifties

Smith and Ontong hit fifties

Rediff.com14 Nov 2004

South Africa declared their first innings on 226 for five on day one against an Indian Board President's XI.

England make inroads after Smith run-out

England make inroads after Smith run-out

Rediff.com26 Dec 2009

England ran out South Africa captain Graeme Smith among a burst of three quick wickets to reduce the hosts to 175 for five on the first day of the second Test on Saturday.

Toss will be crucial: Smith

Toss will be crucial: Smith

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

Skipper Graeme Smith shrugged off the loss in the second ODI, saying winning the series is South Africa's main target.

Toss will be crucial: Smith

Toss will be crucial: Smith

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

Skipper Graeme Smith shrugged off the loss in the second ODI, saying winning the series is South Africa's main target.

Sehwag, Inzy scorned captain Smith

Sehwag, Inzy scorned captain Smith

Rediff.com20 Oct 2005

An Australian newspaper reported that Virender Sehwag and Inzamam-ul-Haq mocked at captain Graeme Smith during the Super Series Test.

Smith defends World XI players

Smith defends World XI players

Rediff.com10 Oct 2005

"I look at it differently. You can't just build a team overnight," said Smith, who did not play in the one-dayers but will captain the Test side.

We've learnt a lot: Smith

We've learnt a lot: Smith

Rediff.com5 May 2006