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Graeme Smith

South African cricketer

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Also known as Graeme Craig Smith

Born: February 1, 1981
Birthplace: Johannesburg
Citizenship: South Africa
Occupation: cricketer
Education: King Edward VII School
Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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Graeme Craig Smith is a South African cricket commentator and former cricketer who played for South Africa in all formats. In 2003, he was appointed captain of the national team, taking over from Shaun Pollock. He held the position of Test captain until his retirement in 2014. At 22, he was appointed as South Africa's youngest ever captain. He was the most capped captain ever when he played his 102nd match against England. He is considered one of South Africa's greatest captains, having led South Africa to a record 54 Test victories.

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Sex or gender: male
Awards: Wisden Cricketer of the Year(2004)
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Given name: Graeme
Sport: cricket
Family name: Smith
Member of sports team: South Africa national cricket team(2002–2014)
Gauteng cricket team
Surrey County Cricket Club(2013–2014)
Pune Warriors India(2011–2011)
Rajasthan Royals(2008–2010)
Hampshire County Cricket Club(2000–2000)
Cape Cobras
Somerset County Cricket Club(2005–2005)
Social media followers: 1,482,421(February 2, 2023) x (twitter) numeric user id: 84542880
1,474,959(February 27, 2022) x (twitter) numeric user id: 84542880
1,465,780(January 3, 2021) x (twitter) numeric user id: 84542880
1,350,394(May 10, 2018) x (twitter) numeric user id: 84542880
Country for sport: South Africa

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