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About Graeme Smith
Graeme Craig Smith is a well-accomplished former South African cricketer. He had an incredible career and is regarded by many cricket enthusiasts as amongst the greatest captains ever in test cricket.
Background & Early Life
He is of Scottish descent but was brought up in Johannesburg, South Africa. He attended the King Edward VII School for his primary and high school education.
He played for the South African cricket team at the Under 19 Cricket World Cup.
Club Career
He played for several South African teams, including Cape Cobras, Western Province, Western Province Boland, and South Africa Invitation XI.
However, the cricketer also had some spells on the international stage. In England and Wales, he captained Somerset cricket club to win the 2005 Twenty 20 Cup trophy and captained the Surrey County Cricket Club during the 2013 season. He also played for Rajasthan Royals during the debut season of the Indian Premier League in 2008.
He retired in 2014.
International Career
In 2003 and at age 22, he became the youngest person to captain South Africa’s national cricket team. He played over 100 test games for the country and led them to victory in 2005, at a series in the West Indies.
Captaincy Records
As of 2021, he remained the all-time successful cricket test captain with 53 test victories.
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F.A.Q. about Graeme Smith
When is his birthday?
Graeme Smith's birthday is on February 1, 1981.
In how many days is his birthday?
Graeme's birthday is in 310 days
How old is he?
He is 43 years old.
Where is Graeme from?
He was born in Johannesburg, Transvaal Province.