Graeme Smith

T20 cricket has transformed significantly, demanding technique, innovation, and adaptability from batters, while bowlers employ new strategies to counter high scores. Despite the rise of young talent, experienced players like Virat Kohli and Bhuvneshwar Kumar continue to excel, proving age is no barrier in the evolving game. Kohli emphasizes T20's shift into a distinct, high-intensity format.

SA20's fourth season shattered records, becoming its most successful yet with packed stadiums and high fan satisfaction. The tournament saw a significant surge in broadcast and digital engagement, especially in India. South African talent shone, with domestic players dominating awards, underscoring the league's growing global appeal and impact.

Captain Graeme Smith and all-rounder Jacques Kallis were the two current players who made it to the all-time South African Test XI.

Graeme Smith has been chosen for the "Mampara of the Week" title from a leading newspaper, joining politicians and businessmen who get the dubious acclaimed title each week.

The presentation of the Reliance ICC Test Championship mace and a cheque of USD 450,000 will be made to South Africa captain Graeme Smith at The Wanderers on Thursday.

South Africa's Director of Cricket, Graeme Smith said the country's cricket board is always there to help but it is up to the cricketers to decide if they want to continue playing in the IPL after it has been hit by the COVID-19 storm on Monday.

Graeme Smith received an enormous compliment from Gary Kirsten, who called the just-retired SA legend the "best captain that has ever lived" in Tests.

Former South Africa skipper Graeme Smith has been elected an Honorary Life Member of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), custodians of the game's law.

SA20, now in its third season, has achieved sustainability for South African cricket, successfully bringing in top players and enthusiastic fans. The league, supported by IPL team owners, has overcome challenges with packed calendars and local broadcasting. Future aspirations include improving pitches and maintaining global appeal. TimesofIndia.com spoke to SA20 league commissioner and former Proteas skipper Graeme Smith on what he described as an "emotional time."

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith will deliver a lecture at the second edition of the Jagmohan Dalmiya Annual Conclave on November 2, in build-up to the silver jubilee celebrations of the 1993 CAB Jubilee Tournament, the Hero Cup.

South Africa Test captain Graeme Smith, who is currently nursing an ankle injury, is on course to lead the Proteas in his 100th Test when they tour England in July.

Graeme Smith is all set to become the first cricket player to captain a team in 100 Tests when he will lead the side out against Pakistan at the Wanderers.

Former skipper Graeme Smith on Friday dropped in at South Africa's training session, continuing an interesting trend of ex-captains visiting their teams with bagful of wisdom ahead of matches against India.

Graeme Smith, Cricket South Africa's (CSA) director of cricket, on Saturday reiterated his commitment to the board. Smith was appointed as the CSA's director of cricket in April this year.

Australian spin legend Shane Warne named his greatest Sri Lanka and South Africa XI during an Instagram live session out of those he has played against in his illustrious 15-year international career . Warne chose Mahela Jayawardene as the captain of his Sri Lankan XI, while he chose Graeme Smith as skipper of his South African XI.

Graeme Smith contemplated quitting as a captain from all forms of cricket after last year's WC but was talked out of quitting Test captaincy by coach Gary Kirsten.

Shane Watson revealed that the IPL's inception in 2008 significantly reduced animosity among international cricketers. Players who were once rivals on the field became teammates, fostering camaraderie and understanding. Instances like Shane Warne and Graeme Smith becoming friends at Rajasthan Royals and Ricky Ponting playing under Sourav Ganguly at KKR exemplify this shift, diffusing long-standing tensions.

South African captain Graeme Smith's inspirational leadership and prolific batting fetched him the twin honours of 'Cricketer of the Year' and 'Test Cricketer of the Year' at the country's annual awards.

Graeme Smith lauded his team-mates after 'historic win' over Australia and said the record run chase would set the tone for the rest of the series.

South Africa has decided to rest their star all-rounder Jacques Kallis, who is yet to recover from a groin injury, for first encounter of the five-match ODI series against Australia.

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

South Africa have flown in uncapped batsman Van Jaarsveld as a back-up for injured captain Graeme Smith whose availability for Sydney Test is uncertain.

The Indian team is in sensational form in the World Cup so far, winning all six matches convincingly to remain unbeaten in the tournament. The entire team is gelling and performing as a unit, firing a billion hopes of a third ODI World Cup. Former South Africa captain, Graeme Smith, hailed Virat Kohli as a brilliant chaser saying that he believes that India's batting talisman even exceeds the legend Sachin Tendulkar with the quality that he has produced right through his international career.

While many pundits and former cricketers ruminate on the future of Test cricket South African icon Graeme Smith has a suggestion for the ICC: Shelve Twenty20 internationals and put more efforts into boosting interest in the five-day format.

Shahid Afridi's ball-chewing act has taken all by surprise and South Africa skipper Graeme Smith is no exception.

The Rajasthan Royals suffered a blow ahead of the Indian Premier League finals with opener Graeme Smith ruled out of the match due to a hamstring injury.

Former South Africa ODI captain Graeme Smith has officially got engaged to his Irish singer girlfriend Morgan Deane, according to media reports.

Graeme Smith said he was disappointed that the International Cricket Council had decided not to introduce a World Test Championship before 2017.

With Shashank Manohar, the current chairman of ICC, not seeking re-election, CSA director Graeme Smith feels that BCCI president Sourav Ganguly will be the right man for the job going forward. Smith believes Ganguly is the right person to lead the game at a time of crisis caused by Covid-19. "It is very important to have the right person as head of the ICC," he Smith.

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith on Tuesday said his country will welcome back former Kolpak players willing to be part of the domestic structure as he sees it as a possible way to provide more depth to the national team.