Cricket's new best mates

Both men have good reason to be in high spirits. A series win in England has been an elusive grail for South Africa, and finally nailing it this time around is a hugely satisfying achievement for Smith — particularly given that the series was sealed by the skipper playing the best innings by a South African since Jacques Kallis in Melbourne in 1997. A firing top order, an exciting pace attack, and a team full of confidence — Smith has every reason to smile. Pietersen might not have won a series, but he did win his first Test in charge, with a first innings hundred for good measure.