Graeme Smith
Born: February 1, 1981 (age 43)
Height: 6' 3" (191cm)
Hometown: Johannesburg, South Africa
Nationality: 
South African
South AfricanRole: Opening batsman
Sports Mole has 159 articles about Graeme Smith. Articles 1 to 40:
Faf Du Plessis officially retires from Test cricket
The former Proteas captain scored 4,163 runs at an average of 40.02 in his 69 Tests.
Feb 17, 09:22
A closer look at Joe Root's record after century in 100th Test
It is the England captain's third century in successive Tests after his 228 and 186 against Sri Lanka.
Feb 5, 13:12
Joe Root becomes ninth player to hit a century in 100th Test
The England captain managed the feat in the first Test against India on Friday.
Feb 5, 13:11
England's South Africa tour in severe danger
The match will not go ahead as planned on Monday after two 'unconfirmed positive Covid-19 tests' from within the England camp.
Dec 6, 20:15
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on August 18
Sports Mole rounds up the latest Coronavirus news from across the sports world.
Aug 18, 23:39
England Women without a match this summer following South Africa cancellation
Current international travel regulations placed on the country's national teams have prevented South Africa from touring.
Aug 18, 15:11
Picture of the day - Andrew Flintoff takes six wickets in South Africa defeat
Flintoff took six wickets in the third Test in Birmingham.
Jul 31, 09:09
South Africa appoint Graeme Smith as director of cricket on permanent basis
Graeme Smith took on the position in a temporary capacity last December.
Apr 17, 11:31
In Focus: St George's Park, venue for the third Test in Port Elizabeth
England have lost just once in nine Tests at the historic Port Elizabeth venue, winning five.
Jan 13, 12:14
Mark Boucher named as South Africa's new head coach
Enoch Nkwe will assist Mark Boucher as they prepare for the forthcoming Test series against England.
Dec 14, 13:23
Hashim Amla resigns as South Africa Test captain
Hashim Amla steps down from his role as captain of the South Africa Test team.
Jan 6, 15:37
England's Gary Ballance keen to prove Graeme Smith wrong
Gary Ballance responds to Graeme Smith's claim that the South African bowlers will be "licking their lips" at the prospect of facing the English batsman.
Dec 7, 14:11
Dunfermline Athletic go top with comfortable win over Brechin City
Dunfermline Athletic have gone top of the Scottish League One table, after they comfortably beat Brechin City 3-1.
Dec 5, 16:51
Brechin City goalkeeper Graeme Smith travels 83 miles to wrong ground
Goalkeeper Graeme Smith travels 83 miles to the wrong ground before starting for Brechin City against Stenhousemuir on Saturday afternoon.
Nov 21, 15:58
Mitchell Johnson: Top five bowling spells
Following his retirement, Sports Mole looks back on five of Mitchell Johnson's most impressive bowling spells at international level.
Nov 17, 13:09
On this day: England record unexpected win over South Africa
Twelve years ago today, England defied the odds to beat South Africa by nine wickets at The Oval.
Sep 8, 08:00
Scottish League One roundup: Dunfermline put seven past Cowdenbeath
Dunfermline score seven to remain top of the table, while Forfar Athletic and Peterhead both score four.
Aug 15, 16:59
Rangers too good for Peterhead
David Templeton, Kenny Miller and James Tavernier score as Rangers claim a 3-0 victory over Peterhead in the first round of the Scottish League Cup.
Aug 2, 16:51
Half-Time Report: David Templeton fires Rangers ahead
David Templeton scores just before the interval to give Rangers a 1-0 lead over Peterhead in their Scottish League Cup tie.
Aug 2, 15:47
Michael Chopra, Kyle Benedictus earn advantage for Alloa Athletic
Second-half goals from Michael Chopra and Kyle Benedictus earn Alloa Athletic a 2-0 win over Brechin City in the first leg of their Scottish Championship playoff semi-final.
May 6, 21:45
Last-gasp penalty gives Brechin City draw
Brechin City come from two goals down to secure a draw with Peterhead in Scottish League One.
Mar 24, 21:41
Peterhead grab late winner in exciting Scottish League One match against Forfar
Gary McDonald scores an 87th-minute goal in an exciting Scottish League One 3-2 victory over Forfar Athletic.
Mar 10, 21:34
Half-Time Report: Jamie Redman, Andy Rodgers give Peterhead half-time lead against Forfar Athletic
Goals from Jamie Redman and Andy Rodgers give Peterhead the lead against Forfar Athletic at half time in Scottish League One.
Mar 10, 20:33
Cricketer Graeme Smith rubbishes rumours surrounding manner of divorce
Former South Africa cricket captain Graeme Smith rubbishes speculation surrounding the manner of his divorce.
Mar 9, 12:03
Alan Trouten header sends Brechin City marching on
Alan Trouten's 12th goal of the season gives Brechin City a 1-0 win over Dunfermline Athletic.
Feb 24, 21:43
Half-Time Report: Falkirk take the lead over Brechin City at the break
Falkirk go into the break a goal up over Brechin City thanks to David McCracken's header.
Feb 7, 15:52
Ten-man Brechin City pile misery on Stirling Albion
Stirling Albion's winless streak extends to nine Scottish League One matches as they fall to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of 10-man Brechin City.
Nov 11, 21:37
Jacques Kallis: A Modern-Day Legend
Following his decision to retire from all forms of international cricket, Sports Mole takes a closer look at the career of South Africa's Jacques Kallis.
Aug 1, 11:47
Hashim Amla named South Africa Test captain
Hashim Amla is appointed South Africa's new Test captain.
Jun 3, 12:31
Hashim Amla replaces injured Graeme Smith at Surrey
Hashim Amla replaces Graeme Smith at Surrey after South Africa's former captain is ruled out for the season with a knee injury.
May 23, 04:10
NatWest T20 Blast preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to the upcoming 18-team NatWest T20 Blast competition, which gets underway this evening.
May 16, 10:12
Graeme Smith: 'England have looked stale under Alastair Cook'
Graeme Smith believes that Alastair Cook faces a challenge to lead a "stale" England side to success.
Apr 4, 05:42
Graham Ford: Kevin Pietersen, Graeme Smith "get on very well"
Surrey coach Graham Ford insists that there are no issues between teammates Kevin Pietersen and Graeme Smith.
Mar 25, 14:23
Interview: Ian Chappell on Test cricket
Sports Mole speaks to Ian Chappell, who gives his opinions on Test cricket matters involving Australia, England and South Africa.
Mar 18, 11:29
Retiring Graeme Smith thanks fans
Graeme Smith says that playing his last Test match for South Africa at Newlands was "perfect".
Mar 6, 00:10
Jacques Kallis: 'Graeme Smith deserves respect from supporters'
Jacques Kallis is hopeful that Graeme Smith's efforts for South Africa are appreciated by the team's supporters.
Mar 5, 05:27
Australia make late Hashim Amla breakthrough, need six wickets on final day
Australia take the crucial South African wicket of Hashim Amla before the end of day four to leave them needing six wickets to win the Test series on day five.
Mar 4, 16:00
AB de Villiers 'unsure' if he will replace Graeme Smith as South Africa captain
The favourite to succeed Graeme Smith as captain of South Africa's Test side, AB de Villiers, says that he is unsure if he will be given the role.
Mar 4, 13:49
Graeme Smith out as Australia take three quick wickets, close in on victory over South Africa
Mitchell Johnson ends Graeme Smith's international career as Australia take three quick wickets before tea on day four of the third and final Test against South Africa.
Mar 4, 13:18
Australia declare with 510-run lead against South Africa
Australia declare with a 510-run second-innings lead against South Africa in the third and final Test.
Mar 4, 12:42
