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Graeme Smith

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Graeme Craig Smith (born 1 February 1981) 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. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Graeme Smith is the 171st most popular cricketer, the 558th most popular biography from South Africa and the 19th most popular South African Cricketer.

Graeme Smith is most famous for being a former captain of the South African national cricket team, leading them to significant successes in Test and One Day International formats. He is also known for his exceptional batting skills, particularly in Test cricket, where he holds numerous records for his performances as an opener.

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Among CRICKETERS

Among cricketers, Graeme Smith ranks 171 out of 136. Before him are Ian Bell, Ross Taylor, Marcus Trescothick, Paul Collingwood, Aaron Finch, and Pat Cummins. After him are Marcus Stoinis, Vinay Kumar, Stuart Broad, Brendan Taylor, Meg Lanning, and Stuart Binny.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1981, Graeme Smith ranks 1,785. Before him are Terry Pheto, Gary Taylor-Fletcher, Kara Lawson, Paul Martin, Geetu Mohandas, and Gillian Sanders. After him are Ayesha Omar, Brandon Simpson, Jenny Meadows, Meesha Shafi, Sanita Pušpure, and Karolina Jarzyńska.

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In South Africa

Among people born in South Africa, Graeme Smith ranks 558 out of 454. Before him are Jordy Smith (1988), Morné Morkel (1984), Terry Pheto (1981), Thembi Kgatlana (1996), Bongani Zungu (1992), and Gillian Sanders (1981). After him are Wang Na (null), Henri Schoeman (1991), Lyle Foster (2000), Kagiso Rabada (1995), Devon Conway (1991), and Jean van der Westhuyzen (1998).

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Among CRICKETERS In South Africa

Among cricketers born in South Africa, Graeme Smith ranks 19. Before him are Shaun Pollock (1973), Quinton de Kock (1992), Mark Boucher (1976), Keshav Maharaj (1990), Heinrich Klaasen (1991), and Morné Morkel (1984). After him are Kagiso Rabada (1995), Devon Conway (1991), JP Duminy (1984), Aiden Markram (1994), Jason Roy (1990), and Marizanne Kapp (1990).

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