News for 'Graeme'

SA20 a platform to prep for 2026 T20 World Cup

SA20 a platform to prep for 2026 T20 World Cup

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

'Confirming the SA20 window for a three-year period allows the league to bring certainty to all stakeholders and assists in securing our place when planning the global calendar.'

Ireland's Maguire reported for suspect bowling action

Ireland's Maguire reported for suspect bowling action

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

The 18-year-old claimed 3 for 57 from eight overs during Friday's ODI, which Ireland lost by six wickets.

Graeme Smith faces fitness test

Graeme Smith faces fitness test

Rediff.com14 Apr 2006

Graeme Swann charged with drink-driving

Graeme Swann charged with drink-driving

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

England bowler Graeme Swann has been charged with drink-driving, police said on Monday.

'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.

Graeme Smith to join South Africa players in taking the knee

Graeme Smith to join South Africa players in taking the knee

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Former captain and Cricket South Africa Director of Cricket Graeme Smith will take the knee along with players and staff in support of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement during the 3TC Solidarity Cup at the Centurion. Smith said he backed national team pacer Ngidi Lungi on the BLM movement which gathered momentum following the death of African-American George Floyd.

ICC congratulates Graeme Smith for his illustrious career

ICC congratulates Graeme Smith for his illustrious career

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

The International Cricket Council (ICC) congratulated South Africa's Graeme Smith for his glorious career, saying he has been an inspiring sportsman and would go down in cricket's history as one of its most respected captains.

Hundred high for Proteas captain Graeme Smith

Hundred high for Proteas captain Graeme Smith

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Graeme Smith returns to England to play what is his 100th Test match -- at The Oval. He still captains the South African side and besides his personal milestone also has a major agenda this time around. A win over England in the ongoing Test series will make South Africa the No.1 Test side in the world.

Criticism unfair! Don't write off SA in WTC final: ABD

Criticism unfair! Don't write off SA in WTC final: ABD

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

AB de Villiers feels the criticism that has come South Africa's way is unwarranted and they have rather done well to reach the WTC final despite experiencing "so many changes" in the last three to five years.

Graeme Smith ponders Proteas return

Graeme Smith ponders Proteas return

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Test cricket's most successful captain is contemplating a return to the international game almost two years after he bid adieu to the game. Graeme Smith, South Africa's greatest Test captain, retired in March 2014, but after signing with the UAE-based Masters Champions League Twenty tournament on Monday, he expressed his desire to play again at the highest level.

Graeme Smith: Many achievements... and a lone regret!

Graeme Smith: Many achievements... and a lone regret!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Graeme Smith was one of the best captains, ever. He led South Africa to a record 53 victories in his 108 Tests in charge. Under his able leadership South Africa rose to become the top-ranked team in Test cricket. He is the only captain to win away series against Australia and England. Failure to win the World Cup, however, says Bikash Mohapatra, will be the biggest regret in an otherwise illustrious career.

Graeme Swann sent home with bad back

Graeme Swann sent home with bad back

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

England spinner Graeme Swann is returning home from Australia because of a lower back strain but should be fit for the World Cup, team coach Andy Flower said on Tuesday.

Graeme Smith comes to rescue of South Africa

Graeme Smith comes to rescue of South Africa

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

South Africa are still reeling after the first Test setback against England and have drafted in former captain Graeme Smith to assist the side with ideas and their psychological approach.

Family time mattered for Graeme Smith

Family time mattered for Graeme Smith

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

South Africa captain Graeme Smith, who last week announced his retirement from international cricket, was influenced by his family in taking the decision, media reported on Sunday.

Graeme Swann retires midway through Ashes

Graeme Swann retires midway through Ashes

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

England spinner Graeme Swann has announced his retirement from international and first-class cricket midway through the Ashes after being put to the sword by Australia's batsmen in the first three tests of the series.

Champions Trophy: Games You Won't Forget

Champions Trophy: Games You Won't Forget

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

As the Champions Trophy kicks off, some memorable moments from past tournaments.

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

Rediff.com15 May 2025

While Sachin Tendulkar's 2013 farewell became a national pilgrimage, a vibrant celebration befitting a cricketing deity, the exits of many other Indian icons this century have been quieter journeys into the twilight.

Mrs Graeme Smith steps up to Idols... and how!

Mrs Graeme Smith steps up to Idols... and how!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Morgan Deane Smith, stylish wife of former South African skipper Graeme Smith, auditioned for the latest season on MNet's South Africa's Idols.

'Graeme Swann deserves the wickets he has got'

'Graeme Swann deserves the wickets he has got'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

England's legendary spinner Dereck Underwood has urged Graeme Swann to break his record of being country's most successful spin bowler by surpassing his wicket tally.

Warne banking on Graeme Smith

Warne banking on Graeme Smith

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

Spin legend Shane Warne is banking on Proteas Graeme Smith and Morne Morkel to win friends when the lucrative Twenty20 tournament gets underway in South Africa on April 18.

Rinku's 6 that shattered press box still stands unrepaired

Rinku's 6 that shattered press box still stands unrepaired

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Rinku Singh maximum smashed the window glass of St George Park's press box and with a repair unlikely anytime soon

Miller praise for wise DK

Miller praise for wise DK

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

He also credited SA20 for the resurgence of SA cricket in the last few years.

Will active Indian players get BCCI nod to play SA20?

Will active Indian players get BCCI nod to play SA20?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

'We know Dinesh Karthik will be here this year which is fantastic and it's great for the tournament.'

Spotted: Graeme Smith at Sandton City mall

Spotted: Graeme Smith at Sandton City mall

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

Reader Amol Tope sent us a picture of Graeme Smith from Johannesburg.

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.

Each extra over from Graeme yielded results: Steyn

Each extra over from Graeme yielded results: Steyn

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

South African pacer Dale Steyn said his urge to bowl an additional over after each dry spell paid rich dividends as he returned with a four-wicket haul on the opening day of the second Test in Durban.

Factbox: Former England spin bowler Graeme Swann

Factbox: Former England spin bowler Graeme Swann

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

England spinner Graeme Swann announced his retirement from international and first-class cricket on Sunday midway through the five-match Ashes series, which Australia hold an unassailable 3-0 lead in.

SA legend Graeme Pollock honoured at Port Elizabeth

SA legend Graeme Pollock honoured at Port Elizabeth

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The Eastern Province Cricket Board has honoured South Africa's Cricketer of the Century, Graeme Pollock, by naming a pavilion at the St George's Park stadium in Port Elizabeth after him.

Graeme Smith's mind games against India

Graeme Smith's mind games against India

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Ever since he took over as captain at a very young age, Graeme Smith has never been in the running for the most popular captain of the tournament award.

SA20 head Smith eager to learn from IPL's success

SA20 head Smith eager to learn from IPL's success

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Smith couldn't hide his emotions while recalling their work in the early days that paved the way for the entry of six IPL franchises in the league.

'Gambhir will be brilliant as India coach'

'Gambhir will be brilliant as India coach'

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Former England cricketer Graeme Swann believes Kolkata Knight Riders team mentor Gautam Gambhir will be a 'brilliant' head coach for India.

Smith will return stronger, says namesake Graeme

Smith will return stronger, says namesake Graeme

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Disgraced Australian cricketer Steve Smith will be much stronger mentally when he returns to international cricket after serving a one-year ban for his involvement in ball tampering, former South Africa skipper Graeme Smith said.

Spotted: Michael Kasprowicz and Graeme Hick

Spotted: Michael Kasprowicz and Graeme Hick

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Reader Sarnab Poddar sent us these pictures from Los Angeles.

Graeme Smith receives ICC Test Championship mace

Graeme Smith receives ICC Test Championship mace

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

South Africa captain Graeme Smith on Thursday received the ICC Test Championship mace and prize money of USD 450,000 for leading the team to the top spot in ICC Test rankings on the annual cut-off date of April 1.

MI Cape Town crush Sunrisers in SA20 opener

MI Cape Town crush Sunrisers in SA20 opener

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Dewald Brevis' brisk 57 and all-round show from Delano Potgieter - 12-ball 25 not out and 5/10 in three overs - powered them to a massive 97-run win in the tournament opener.

Graeme Smith could be South Africa's first director of cricket

Graeme Smith could be South Africa's first director of cricket

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Smith could emerge as the figure the embattled team looks up to for a revival in its fortunes.

Graeme Swann nearly quit cricket in 2004

Graeme Swann nearly quit cricket in 2004

Rediff.com11 Jun 2011

England off-spinner Graeme Swann has revealed that he considered giving up cricket four years after making his ODI debut against South Africa in 2000.

Fit Graeme Smith ready for Pakistan 'desert' challenge

Fit Graeme Smith ready for Pakistan 'desert' challenge

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

South African Test captain Graeme Smith has reportedly completed his first competitive outing since May in a warm-up match between Indian side Madhya Pradesh and Proteas domestic side Cape Cobras at Newlands.

My best win, says Graeme Smith

My best win, says Graeme Smith

Rediff.com31 Dec 2006

South Africa skipper Graeme Smith said the 174-run rout of India in the second Test in Durban was a 'stand-out' during his captaincy.

Graeme Smith set to join Somerset

Graeme Smith set to join Somerset

Rediff.com10 Nov 2004

South Africa captain Graeme Smith is set to join English county Somerset at the end of the Proteas' tour of the West Indies next May.