Graeme Smith news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

De Kock, Morris need to step up before the World Cup - Graeme Smith

Sat, 03 Nov 2018 04:41:53

The former South Africa captain also said Test cricket would be safe till Virat Kohli kept it as his priority

Graeme Smith: Shelve T20Is, focus on marketing Tests

Wed, 30 May 2018 11:19:07

The former South Africa captain suggests Twenty20 cricket be played only at the domestic level, to help the balance of international cricket and ease workloads on players

Smith, Boucher take aim at Lehmann and Australian crowds

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 11:21:22

Former South Africa cricketers weigh in after Australia coach labels Newlands crowd behaviour "disgraceful"

Not sure if Kohli is a long-term captaincy option - Graeme Smith

Mon, 22 Jan 2018 18:37:24

The former South Africa captain has raised doubts over Virat Kohli's ability to get the best out of his players in high-stress situations, the type of which they will repeatedly come up against on tour

Graeme Smith to coach Benoni Zalmi

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 17:12:46

Former South Africa captain is set for his first professional coaching stint; also, Stephen Fleming will oversee Stellenbosch Monarchs

Graeme Smith questions Philander's fitness levels

Fri, 04 Aug 2017 22:33:56

South Africa are having to try and level the series against England without Vernon Philander which has led to him receiving some significant criticism

Steyn backs de Villiers to return as captain

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 10:59:16

Dale Steyn has said there should be no question about who South Africa's leader should be: "AB is the captain. He has earned that spot"

Australia lacking self-belief - Graeme Smith

Thu, 10 Nov 2016 11:23:53

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith said that a waning culture, the rotation policy and the pressure on captain Steven Smith could be contributing to Australia's recent slide

Smith rules out return to top-flight cricket

Mon, 28 Mar 2016 06:57:37

Graeme Smith has ruled out a comeback to international cricket but admitted an interest in coaching following his return from the Masters Champions League

'Have to ask questions of everybody' - Graeme Smith

Mon, 28 Mar 2016 06:25:28

Former South African captain Graeme Smith has shifted the spotlight off the field and onto the management in the aftermath of South Africa's second successive series defeat

Cook omission raises doubts about domestic quality

Mon, 28 Mar 2016 06:15:26

Stephen Cook's continued omission from South Africa's Test plans has reawakened concerns about the quality of the Sunfoil Series, the country's first-class franchise competition

Smith still pondering greater SA role

Mon, 28 Mar 2016 06:11:09

Graeme Smith has confirmed that his role with the South Africa squad is on an ad-hoc basis although added that he was pondering further involvement having been asked to help

South Africa call on England's nemesis

Mon, 28 Mar 2016 06:11:05

During the Durban Test, Graeme Smith was outspoken about the state of the South Africa team. Now he has been brought back into the fold but without bat in hand, or the team under his control, can he make a difference?

Steyn ruled out, de Kock recall likely

Mon, 28 Mar 2016 06:10:32

Dale Steyn has been ruled out of the second Test against England in Cape Town due to the shoulder injury he suffered in Durban.

Smith contemplating SA comeback

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:07:13

Graeme Smith, the former South Africa captain who retired in March 2014, is considering a comeback to international cricket

'Holder will need to separate the politics' - Smith

Mon, 04 Sep 2017 11:39:59

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith has backed Jason Holder's appointment as West Indies captain but hopes he can separate the politics from the playing

Smith has advice for misaligned Miller

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 08:48:42

Graeme Smith, the former South Africa captain, has identified the technical issue that could be leading to David Miller's run drought in ODIs

Decision on de Kock's place 'fundamental' - Smith

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 12:09:30

The toughest task facing South Africa's selectors as they approach the quarter-finals is what to do with Quinton de Kock, according to Graeme Smith

Experience Sri Lanka's plus in unfamiliar conditions

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 09:21:27

Former India captain Rahul Dravid and former South African captain Graeme Smith believe Sri Lanka will be well served by their "experienced" and "high-performing cricketers" at the upcoming World Cup

Depth and balance in New Zealand squad, say Smith and Dravid

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 19:08:39

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith believes New Zealand's World Cup 2015 squad has "more strength" in both the batting and bowling departments that it did in previous editions of the tournament, giving them a greater chance of success

'SA can't get away from chokers tag' - Graeme Smith

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 00:42:39

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith has admitted that players from his country find it "irritating" to be constantly questioned about the tag of "chokers" leading into a major ICC tournament

'Rules make it hard to play part-time bowler' - Dravid

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 08:28:31

Former India captain Rahul Dravid and former South African captain Graeme Smith said the rule changes in ODI cricket will encourage fielding teams to have a more attacking mindset in the 2015 World Cup

Graeme Smith begins corporate career

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 10:19:59

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith has already picked up a pair of other jobs

Smith named Ram Slam T20 tournament director

Sun, 19 Nov 2017 10:35:33

Graeme Smith, the former South Africa captain, has been named tournament director and brand ambassador for the Ram Slam T20 Challenge

'Time crept up on me' - Smith

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 04:56:26

Graeme Smith, the former South Africa captain, has said that Gary Kirsten's exit as coach and Jacques Kallis' retirement had played a hand in his decision to consider retirement

Smith will not return to Surrey

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 05:59:54

Graeme Smith has taken a step closer to full retirement with confirmation he will not complete his three-year deal with Surrey in 2015 after receiving medical advice following knee surgery

Stewart refutes Smith quit claims

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 09:24:11

Surrey director of cricket Alec Stewart has refuted claims that Graeme Smith has made any decisions regarding his future at Surrey, following a series of tweets that gave the impression Smith would not be returning to The Oval.

Graeme Smith out for season with knee injury

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 10:50:45

Graeme Smith has been ruled out of the rest of the English season after fracturing his right knee.

Smith biffs Surrey to overdue victory

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 04:25:18

Graeme Smith could have been forgiven for expecting an easier life when he made Surrey his new permanent cricketing home but finally found some joy with a century against Gloucestershire to help his side to a long overdue win

'Rebuilding key to reclaiming No. 1 spot' - Domingo

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 15:31:57

Having lost Jacques Kallis and Graeme Smith, South Africa face a difficult task to return to the top of the Test rankings

Wily Masters duels with Smith

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 06:23:06

After day that had Graeme Smith and James Foster battling with the elements as much as each other, it will require some negotiation and engineering from both for a positive result to be achieved by either

Graeme Smith calls for ICC leadership

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 16:55:27

Graeme Smith is settling into life as a former South African captain, leaving behind an international game that he says needs "leadership and direction"

Smith faces his final challenge

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 09:13:42

ESPNcricinfo previews Surrey's prospects for the 2014 season

'Smith the greatest Test captain ever' - Kirsten

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 12:55:46

Gary Kirsten has called Graeme Smith the "greatest captain ever" in Test cricket

South African cricket's father figure

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 13:04:50

For 11 years, Smith has done a job that in other countries many people do not hold on to for even one. It is a task that requires taking responsibility, selflessness and meeting enormous expectation, much like parenthood

'When I told the team, it was a really tough night'

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 13:11:00

Graeme Smith had one word to describe his international career after his final day as a Test cricketer: privileged

CSA not hurrying to name Smith's successor

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 13:17:31

South Africa are in no rush to appoint a new Test captain following Graeme Smith's retirement from international cricket

The end had been coming for Smith

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 13:30:42

A picture on Instagram, Irish citizenship, a young family and a long time at the helm. There was plenty pointing towards Graeme Smith preparing to call time on his career. It has been an immense one.

Graeme Smith announces South Africa retirement

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 13:30:45

Graeme Smith has announced he will retire from international cricket at the conclusion of the final Test against South Africa in Cape Town

South Africa on the precipice of history

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 14:11:27

If Graeme Smith's men take the Newlands Test, they will be the first South African team to win a series over Australia on home soil since readmission

South Africa soak in that winning feeling

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 14:30:05

There has been a noticeable spring in South Africa's step over recent days after their remarkable turnaround in fortunes

Can runs replace talk for captains?

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 14:47:43

Neither Graeme Smith or Michael Clarke have been flush with runs in the Test series, but have had a fair bit to say about each other's teams

Steyn epitomises South Africa's resolve

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 15:23:33

Dale Steyn was not any angrier than usual during his match-winning spell of 3 for 10 in four overs. But all the elements were in place to provide just the tonic he needed

Smith unbowed in Johnson battles

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 17:34:09

Graeme Smith will be focusing on the memories of scoring match-winning hundreds against Mitchell Johnson and Australia rather than previous dismissals and broken bones

Air of discontent around South Africa

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 17:40:48

It has been a tricky few days for South African cricket, and not just because of Mitchell Johnson. They have come from behind many times to draw or win Test series and, on what promises to be a lively pitch, must do so again

We deserve everything we get - Smith

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 22:48:59

South Africa have never wanted to get out of Centurion faster. The venue that remains their most successful is now the scene of one of their biggest humiliations

Smith not bothered about pre-series jibes

Sun, 26 Nov 2017 08:10:26

Graeme Smith wants to keep the focus on getting his team ready for another competitive series and not worry about pre-series talk

Smith takes up Irish citizenship

Sun, 26 Nov 2017 11:48:29

Graeme Smith, captain of the South Africa Test team, has been granted Irish citizenship

To turn it around and win a huge achievement - Smith

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 03:32:42

Graeme Smith believes South Africa did well to overcome the conditions and persistent clouds to ensure they were undefeated in a 14th consecutive series

Smith looks to end SA's poor Durban record

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 04:17:46

Graeme Smith, South Africa's captain, attributed the team's poor record in Durban in recent years to failing to adapt to the conditions, but remained confident of beating India in the upcoming Boxing Day Test

Whose win should it have been anyway?

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 05:04:20

Virat Kohli and Graeme Smith both expressed their surprise at the other team not going for the win in the final few stages of the Test

Smith's ODI career seemingly on the wane

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 07:23:03

Form and injury have combined to give Graeme Smith a forgettable time of late in the one-day game, and it looks like it will be a long road back for him in ODI cricket should he choose to keep at it

Graeme Smith urges end to two-Test series

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 04:52:14

Graeme Smith, South Africa's Test captain, has asked for an end to two-Test series and urged Cricket South Africa to schedule more matches for the national side

Head injury rules Smith out for two weeks

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 15:32:39

Graeme Smith has been ruled out of the remainder of the ODI series against Pakistan with post-concussion syndrome

Smith plans more pain for Pakistan

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 16:32:39

South Africa are not done yet. Graeme Smith has promised they will keep piling on the runs to try and set up a series-levelling innings win over Pakistan

Smith and de Villiers flatten Pakistan

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 16:32:37

AB de Villiers and Graeme Smith pummelled the Pakistan bowlers during an unbeaten stand worth 326 that stretched South Africa's lead in the second Test in Dubai to 361

South Africa must recall old lessons

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 17:16:20

It was finding a way to win in the subcontinent that was a key part to South Africa's rise to No. 1 in the world and now they need to recall some old lessons

Disappointed Smith promises to bounce back

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 19:12:29

South Africa lost a Test for the first time in 15 matches and Graeme Smith said "it should hurt" but added that his side "have the ability to bounce back"

Ford to take over at Surrey in February

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 20:34:33

Graham Ford will coach Surrey after his contract with Sri Lanka expires in January, having signed a three-year contract with the county.

South Africa look beyond Ajmal

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 22:13:24

With a strong record against the top spinner, South Africa haven't been consumed by the Ajmal threat and have focused their attention on the whole of Pakistan bowling

Smith confident despite brief preparation

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 00:20:28

Graeme Smith does not feel underprepared ahead of next week's Test series against Pakistan despite being out of action since May and batting for only 30 minutes in the warm-up fixture against Pakistan A.

'Our plan against Smith worked' - Amin

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 02:46:37

Umar Amin, the Pakistan A captain, has something useful to share with the Pakistan senior side ahead of the Tests against South Africa: how to get Graeme Smith out

Little more uncertainty this time - Smith

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 14:45:02

Smith's only cricket since his 74 for Surrey against Hampshire on May 6,was a warm-up game for his local franchise, the Cobras, this Wednesday. In 10 days' time, he will front up against the Pakistan attack and lead his team in the first Test since Februa

Graeme Smith back to competitive cricket

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 15:17:42

Graeme Smith has successfully completed his first competitive outing since May, turning out for his franchise, Cobras, in a warm-up match against Indian side Madhya Pradesh at Newlands

Smith and Steyn return for Pakistan series

Sat, 23 Dec 2017 14:47:56

Graeme Smith, who has been out of competitive cricket since May, will lead South Africa against Pakistan in the Test series in the UAE, which begins on October 14

Smith targets October return

Tue, 26 Dec 2017 03:11:55

Graeme Smith, South Africa's injured Test captain, is aiming for a return to action in the team's next Test series, against Pakistan in October

South Africa missing twin pillars

Sat, 06 Jan 2018 09:58:00

Without Jacques Kallis and the injured Graeme Smith, South Africa's task to end a 15-year trophy drought has got a lot harder

Injured Smith out of Champions Trophy

Sat, 06 Jan 2018 14:00:04

South Africa's Graeme Smith will miss the Champions Trophy in England next month, because of the flaring up of a long-term ankle injury that will require surgery

Smith presented with Test mace

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 05:16:50

Graeme Smith described South Africa achieving No. 1 status as an 'emotional moment' after receiving the Test mace at the ICC's end-of-year ceremony

Injured Smith unlikely for Benoni decider

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 06:48:57

Graeme Smith is unlikely to play a part in the fifth and final ODI against Pakistan in Benoni on Sunday due a recurrence of an ankle injury during South Africa's defeat in the fourth ODI in Durban

Grit amid adversity leaves Smith 'humbled'

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 10:33:20

South Africa captain Graeme Smith felt 'humbled' after visiting his alma mater, and meeting a young wicketkeeper fighting odds after being struck by lightning

South Africa search for summer sweep

Sun, 14 Jan 2018 04:27:50

South Africa stand on the cusp of their most successful period under Graeme Smith, who was keen to finish the summer on a winning note

Smith takes South Africa from solid to ruthless

Sun, 14 Jan 2018 05:28:15

Victory at Newlands will give South Africa their most successful Test run under Graeme Smith

Pakistan aim to spoil Smith's party

Sat, 02 Mar 2019 22:26:13

ESPNcricinfo previews the opening Test between South Africa and Pakistan in Johannesburg

South Africa gear up for 'Biff Day'

Sun, 14 Jan 2018 10:51:36

It's shaping up to be a big week for Graeme Smith, who will turn 32 and become the first captain to lead in 100 Tests on Friday

McLaren's last-ball six gives South Africa win

Sun, 14 Jan 2018 13:30:17

South Africa nearly messed up another run chase, but Ryan McLaren's six off the final ball ensured they avoided their first whitewash on home soil

Williamson and run-outs inspire NZ to series

Sun, 14 Jan 2018 17:12:58

Kane Williamson struck a brilliant unbeaten 145 to carry New Zealand to a competitive 279 for 8 in Kimberley

Steyn's 'angry eyes' South Africa's trump card

Sun, 14 Jan 2018 19:01:41

New Zealand did not put up much resistance against South Africa, but there was still a job to do and Dale Steyn performed it in some style

Amla hundred puts South Africa on top

Sun, 14 Jan 2018 20:22:38

Hashim Amla's 19th Test hundred put South Africa in control on the opening day in Port Elizabeth

McCullum needs to cut noise, help NZ focus - Smith

Sun, 14 Jan 2018 21:08:10

Under-pressure New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum gets a piece of advice from his South African counterpart ahead of the second Test in Port Elizabeth

South Africa have matured as a team - Smith

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 04:38:14

According to Graeme Smith what really separates top sides from those in the tier below is whether they can know their game and play it

Smith expected to be fit for New Zealand Tests

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 17:04:57

Graeme Smith is expected to recover from bad blow on his elbow in time for the two-Test series against New Zealand early next year

'All of us will miss Ricky' - Smith

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 20:34:56

Graeme Smith has declared Ricky Ponting the opponent he has most respected during his career, and said South Africa's forming a guard of honour for Ponting was never in doubt

'Humbled' Smith targets South Africa legacy

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 20:04:36

Graeme Smith said it 'meant the world' for South Africa to win their second successive series in Australia and hold on to the No. 1 ranking

Smith, Amla help South Africa sprint away from Australia

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 22:18:35

Hurried along at a cracking pace by Hashim Amla and Graeme Smith, South Africa's lead over Australia is already a vast 292 runs at the end of day two in Perth

Smith hundred steers South Africa

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 08:22:23

Another day, another captain's innings. Graeme Smith's century on the second afternoon in Adelaide might not have had the elegance of Michael Clarke's double-hundred on day one, but it was no less important for his side

Australia's intimidation tactics 'humorous' - Amla

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 10:20:27

Hashim Amla made light of the Australian attitude of aggression, calling it "quite humorous," and brushed aside any suggestion of being intimidated

'Dossier' a motivator - Smith

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 12:15:53

Graeme Smith says the leaked Australian game plan "dossier" and references in the media to their strategies for South Africa have served to motivate his own side

Stewart key broker in Smith deal

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 12:25:54

Alec Stewart, the former England wicketkeeper, was instrumental in bringing South Africa captain Graeme Smith to Surrey.

Surrey sign Smith as captain for three years

Sun, 14 Jan 2018 04:37:25

Surrey have signed Graeme Smith as their captain on a three-year deal and he will take over the leadership with immediate effect

Smith ready for 'unique challenges' in Australia

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 21:17:07

South Africa's preparations for their three-Test tour of Australia have hit a speed bump with their request for the three-day practice match in Sydney to be played at venue closer to the first Test in Brisbane being turned down

South Africa players' association demands Collier apology

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 19:06:01

The South African Cricketers' Association (SACA) has demanded an apology from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief executive, David Collier, for his suggestion that Kevin Pietersen was deliberately provoked by the South African players

Smith 'not quitting' internationals

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 07:30:09

Graeme Smith, South Africa's Test captain, has said he will not consider international retirement after being offered a county deal from Surrey that could have required him to quit playing for his country.

Graeme Smith ponders lucrative Surrey offer

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 07:30:10

Surrey have offered Graeme Smith, South Africa's Test captain, a lucrative long-term deal that could potentially require him to give up international cricket

Smith savours 'wonderful' triumph

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 07:08:26

Graeme Smith was breathing a sigh of relief after South Africa secured a 51-run victory at Lord's to rise to top the world Test rankings

South Africa have not set up Pietersen - Smith

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 07:13:13

Graeme Smith has called suggestions that South Africa leaked details of messages sent by Kevin Pietersen "ridiculous"

IPL results pushed Kallis' claim

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 08:30:17

With a new generation of cricketer being introduced it appeared Jacques Kallis' international T20 career was over, but such has been the success of his reinvention that a final chance has presented itself

Smith and Kallis fit after injury scares

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 08:30:18

Graeme Smith and Jacques Kallis have been given the all clear by South Africa's medical staff ahead of the team's two-day tour match against Derbyshire

Draw ensues after dice with danger

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 08:51:08

A Headingley Test that had been marked throughout by cautious, disciplined cricket blazed into life with an unexpected England run chase and, ultimately, a draw.

Kallis top of SA injury worries

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 08:58:39

Jacques Kallis, South Africa's premier allrounder, is the team management's main concern for the remainder of the England tour with Graeme Smith and Alviro Petersen also carrying knocks.