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Vaughan slams Smith in his book

Vaughan slams Smith in his book

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

Michael Vaughan attacked South Africa captain Graeme Smith for being childish, dictatorial and something of a schoolboy bully.

Confident Smith expects tough test

Confident Smith expects tough test

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

The SA skipper said his senior players who had already played in the sub-continent would have to take on extra responsibility.

Smith lauds showing of young Royals

Smith lauds showing of young Royals

Rediff.com29 May 2008

Graeme Smith attributed Rajasthan Royals' success in the IPL to team spirit and the showing of the up-and-coming Indian youngsters in the side.

Smith blames it on pressure

Smith blames it on pressure

Rediff.com9 Sep 2003

Immediate future for Proteas is bleak: Smith

Immediate future for Proteas is bleak: Smith

Rediff.com27 Mar 2011

Outgoing South African captain Graeme Smith feels the immediate future of the team is bleak in the wake of its shock World Cup ouster and a lot of work lay ahead for the new skipper and coach.

Smith offers no excuses for defeat

Smith offers no excuses for defeat

Rediff.com13 Apr 2008

"I think the margins are very small on wickets like these. Maybe we were 30 runs short in the first innings as we lost our way towards the end of that. And with India getting that lead - those were the two swinging points in the match. Once India got the lead it was always going to be tough for us and the wicket also deteriorated further but I don't blame anybody for the defeat," said the South African captain.

Smith guides South Africa to win

Smith guides South Africa to win

Rediff.com30 Mar 2004

Smith ruled out of Test with fractured hand

Smith ruled out of Test with fractured hand

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

South Africa captain Graeme Smith has been ruled out of the rest of the second and final Test against Pakistan with a fractured hand.

Yuvraj, Smith emerge best

Yuvraj, Smith emerge best

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

Smith is the best Test captain that has ever lived: Kirsten

Smith is the best Test captain that has ever lived: Kirsten

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Graeme Smith has received an enormous compliment from former India coach Gary Kirsten, who called the just-retired South African legend the "best captain that has ever lived" in Test cricket.

ICC should take call on DRS: Smith

ICC should take call on DRS: Smith

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

The BCCI's refusal to have the Decision Review System during India's tour of South Africa this month has not gone down well with host captain Graeme Smith, who feels the implementation of DRS should be decided by the ICC instead of individual boards.

Tendulkar is a great ambassador of the game: Smith

Tendulkar is a great ambassador of the game: Smith

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

South Africa captain Graeme Smith has termed Sachin Tendulkar as 'a great ambassador of the game' and said his desire to become a cricketer got wings after watching the Indian batting maestro during his childhood.

England edge South Africa despite Smith's heroics

England edge South Africa despite Smith's heroics

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

A valiant century from captain Graeme Smith wasn't enough to ensure South Africa a win in their crucial Champions Trophy match against England at Centurion on Sunday.

Gill's Historic 200 Rewrites Record Books

Gill's Historic 200 Rewrites Record Books

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill has not just scored a double hundred; he's rewritten the record books.

Smith, Morkel earn win for South Africa

Smith, Morkel earn win for South Africa

Rediff.com16 Sep 2007

South Africa earned a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in their Twenty20 World Cup match.

Smith says SA fans more civilised

Smith says SA fans more civilised

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

Meanwhile, Shane Warne said he was "shocked" by Mark Boucher's statement.

Smith leads South Africa to victory

Smith leads South Africa to victory

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

Smith took career-best figures of three wickets for 30 runs as Sri Lanka collapsed to be all out for 221.

Smith, Amla lead South Africa fightback against England

Smith, Amla lead South Africa fightback against England

Rediff.com21 Jul 2012

South Africa fought back against England on the second day of the first Test on Friday, first with the ball and then the bat, to close on 86 for one after bowling England out for 385. Captain Graeme Smith, playing his 100th Test match, was 37 not out and Hashim Amla was on 47 after being dropped on 40 by first slip Andrew Strauss off Ravi Bopara.

South Africa captain Smith cleared to play again

South Africa captain Smith cleared to play again

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

South Africa captain Graeme Smith will play in the three-Test series against Australia starting this month after missing the two teams' recent one-day series through injury.

Greame Smith to undergo surgery, may miss Champions Trophy

Greame Smith to undergo surgery, may miss Champions Trophy

Rediff.com9 May 2013

South Africa's Test captain Graeme Smith has left English county Surrey and returned to South Africa to have surgery on a chronic ankle problem that has put his participation in next month's ICC Champions Trophy in doubt.

Smith and Amla put South Africa in control

Smith and Amla put South Africa in control

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

South Africa captain Graeme Smith hit a superb 19th Test century to put the hosts 330 runs ahead of England and in full control of the third Test after the third day at Newlands on Tuesday.

SA bowling proved its worth: Smith

SA bowling proved its worth: Smith

Rediff.com4 May 2005

Smith, Kallis tons puts South Africa in charge

Smith, Kallis tons puts South Africa in charge

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

South Africa skipper Graeme Smith and Jacques Kallis both scored centuries and combined for a 200-run partnership as the tourists virtually batted New Zealand out of the first Test.

Smith's comments laughable: Klusener

Smith's comments laughable: Klusener

Rediff.com28 May 2003

The South Africa all-rounder said he was disturbed at the way he was treated after the World Cup.\n\n

South African players wary of IPL security: Smith

South African players wary of IPL security: Smith

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

Security apprehension about the Indian Premier League is proving infectious with South Africa captain Graeme Smith saying that his compatriots have developed a cold feet about travelling to India.

Rohit Sharma, Simply The Best In ODIs!

Rohit Sharma, Simply The Best In ODIs!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Rajaneesh Gupta lists the amazing numbers that make Rohit Sharma one of the finest ODI batters of his time.

Ntini leaves a lasting legacy, says proud Smith

Ntini leaves a lasting legacy, says proud Smith

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

South Africa captain Graeme Smith paid tribute to Makhaya Ntini after the fast bowler announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday.

Smith and Amla put Bangladesh to the sword

Smith and Amla put Bangladesh to the sword

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

Graeme Smith and Hashim Amla hit unbeaten centuries as South Africa punished Bangladesh's bowling attack on the first day of the first Test in Bloemfontein on Wednesday. South Africa ended the day, cut short by nine overs by nearly an hour of rain and bad light, on 299 for one with Smith on 138 and Amla on 103.

Centurion Smith earns lead for SA

Centurion Smith earns lead for SA

Rediff.com11 Apr 2005

South Africa were 370 for six at stumps, a lead of 23 runs over the West Indies' first innings of 347 in the second Test at Port of Spain.

Lord's will inspire Smith in final

Lord's will inspire Smith in final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2003

Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak has tipped England to beat South Africa.

Smith reveals plan plotted to tame Oz

Smith reveals plan plotted to tame Oz

Rediff.com1 Jan 2009

South Africa captain Graeme Smith revealed he and coach Micky Arthur had plotted a three-year plan, the perfect execution of which led to the Proteas' first series win in Australia.

Smith anchors South Africa to win

Smith anchors South Africa to win

Rediff.com10 Feb 2005

I want to be a great: Smith

I want to be a great: Smith

Rediff.com12 Aug 2003

The South African captain said he would rather be remembered as a great player like Sachin Tendulkar than a great captain.

Smith banking on Gibbs and Kallis

Smith banking on Gibbs and Kallis

Rediff.com24 Dec 2004

Smith will become first player to captain 100 Tests

Smith will become first player to captain 100 Tests

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Graeme Smith will become the first cricketer to captain 100 Tests when he leads South Africa out against Pakistan on Friday, his 32nd birthday.

Smith helps South Africa secure draw

Smith helps South Africa secure draw

Rediff.com8 Aug 2004

Captain and opener Graeme Smith top-scored with 74 to help South Africa secure a draw with Sri Lanka on the fifth and final day of the first Test on Sunday.

South Africa's painful past in World Cups!

South Africa's painful past in World Cups!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

A look at South Africa's tormented past when they failed to get over the line at key junctures in World Cups.

Smith humbles Hussain's England

Smith humbles Hussain's England

Rediff.com26 Jul 2003

Smith braces for India fightback in second Test

Smith braces for India fightback in second Test

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

'Don't forget this is a fight between the top two teams in Test cricket. India will come out fighting, especially in the batting department,' said South Africa skipper Graeme Smith on the eve of the Durban Test.

Pressure is on New Zealand: Smith

Pressure is on New Zealand: Smith

Rediff.com27 Feb 2004