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Misbah stars as Pakistan square series
Mar 21, 2013 13:03 EDT
Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq led his side to a three-wicket win over South Africa in the fourth one-dayer Thursday, setting up a series decider in the final match in Benoni on Sunday.
South Africa struggle against Pakistan in ODI
Mar 21, 2013 11:01 EDT
Pakistan's fast bowlers struck early and off-spinner Saeed Ajmal ended a promising fightback by South Africa in the fourth one-day international at Kingsmead on Thursday.
South Africa win toss and bat against Pakistan
Mar 21, 2013 06:03 EDT
South Africa won the toss and decided to bat in the fourth one-day international against Pakistan at Kingsmead on Thursday.
South Africa win toss and bat vs Pakistan
Mar 21, 2013 04:22 EDT
South Africa won the toss and decided to bat in the fourth one-day international against Pakistan at Kingsmead on Thursday.
Record Amla-De Villiers partnership fires S.Africa
Mar 17, 2013 08:58 EDT
Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers shared a world record third wicket partnership as South Africa recovered from a slow start to post an imposing total in the third one-day international against Pakistan at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday.
Pakistan bowl against South Africa in third ODI
Mar 17, 2013 07:03 EDT
Pakistan won the toss and sent South Africa in to bat in the third one-day international at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday.
South Africa bat in second ODI against Pakistan
Mar 15, 2013 09:05 EDT
South Africa won the toss and decided to bat in the second one-day international against Pakistan at SuperSport Park on Friday.
Ingram sets up South African win
Mar 10, 2013 12:35 EDT
Colin Ingram hit an unbeaten century to set up a comfortable 125-run win for South Africa in the first one-day international against Pakistan at Chevrolet Park on Sunday.
S. Africa's Ingram scores century against Pakistan
Mar 10, 2013 08:40 EDT
Colin Ingram hit an unbeaten century as South Africa piled up 315 for four in the first one-day international against Pakistan at Chevrolet Park on Sunday.
South Africa face Pakistan seeking ODI improvement
Mar 09, 2013 21:41 EST
Since Gary Kirsten took over as South African coach in June 2011 the country's Test team has risen relentlessly to the top of the International Cricket Council rankings. The performances of the one-day side, though, have been patchy at best.
Vaughan hopes players learn Maynard lessons
Feb 27, 2013 08:25 EST
Former England captain Michael Vaughan hopes the increased testing for recreational drugs promised by cricket chiefs following the death of Surrey batsman Tom Maynard will "frighten" anyone still using them.
Smith hails South Africa's 'special summer'
Feb 24, 2013 12:32 EST
South Africa completed what captain Graeme Smith described as "a special summer" when they beat Pakistan by an innings and 18 runs on the third day of the third and final Test against Pakistan.
South Africa complete Pakistan series clean sweep
Feb 24, 2013 12:30 EST
South Africa completed a series clean sweep when they beat Pakistan by an innings and 18 runs on the third day of the third and final Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Sunday.
S.Africa lose openers early vs Pakistan
Feb 22, 2013 06:09 EST
Pakistan gambled on an inexperienced pace bowling attack and were rewarded when they dismissed both South African opening batsmen early on the first day of the third and final Test at SuperSport Park on Friday.
Misbah says South Africa toughest for batsmen
Feb 21, 2013 07:13 EST
Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq said on Thursday that the visitors are expecting another tough challenge against South Africa's fast bowlers as they seek to salvage pride in the three-match Test series.
Ponting joins Surrey on two-month contract
Feb 21, 2013 04:54 EST
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting on Thursday agreed a deal to play for English side Surrey for two months of this year's county season.
Kleinveldt to play in final Test
Feb 19, 2013 05:16 EST
Rory Kleinveldt will replace fellow fast bowler Morne Morkel in the South African team for the third and final Test against Pakistan starting at Centurion on Friday.
S. Africa's Philander can get better - Smith
Feb 18, 2013 06:11 EST
South African opening bowler Vernon Philander has built up a phenomenal record since his Test debut against Australia in November 2011 but his captain Graeme Smith is looking for more.
South Africa take series after Pakistan collapse
Feb 17, 2013 12:11 EST
South Africa reinforced their status as the world's number one Test team when they beat Pakistan by four wickets on the fourth day of the second Test at Newlands on Sunday.
South Africa on target after Pakistan Test collapse
Feb 17, 2013 09:35 EST
South Africa lost two second innings wickets but were on target for a series-clinching win after a dramatic Pakistan collapse on the fourth day of the second Test at Newlands here on Sunday.
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| Personal information | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Graeme Craig Smith | |||
| Born | 1 February 1981 Johannesburg, Transvaal Province, South Africa | |||
| Nickname | Biff[1] | |||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | |||
| Batting style | Left-handed | |||
| Bowling style | Right arm off break | |||
| Role | Batsman, occasional off spinner, South African captain | |||
| International information | ||||
| National side | South Africa | |||
| Test debut (cap 286) | 8 March 2002 v Australia | |||
| Last Test | 16 December 2009 v England | |||
| ODI debut (cap 68) | 30 March 2002 v Australia | |||
| Last ODI | 29 November 2009 v England | |||
| ODI shirt no. | 15 | |||
| Domestic team information | ||||
| Years | Team | |||
| 1990/2000 | Gauteng | |||
| 2000/01-2003/04 | Western Province | |||
| 2004/05-2006/07 | Cape Cobras | |||
| 2005 | Somerset | |||
| 2008- | Rajasthan Royals (squad no. 15) | |||
| Career statistics | ||||
| Competition | Test | FC | ODIs | LA |
| Matches | 78 | 115 | 149 | 205 |
| Runs scored | 6,354 | 9,305 | 5,613 | 7,830 |
| Batting average | 49.64 | 50.29 | 40.67 | 41.87 |
| 100s/50s | 18/25 | 26/35 | 8/41 | 12/60 |
| Top score | 277 | 311 | 141 | 141 |
| Balls bowled | 1,319 | 1,687 | 1,026 | 1,968 |
| Wickets | 8 | 11 | 18 | 47 |
| Bowling average | 100.12 | 95.27 | 52.83 | 38.21 |
| 5 wickets in innings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 wickets in match | 0 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Best bowling | 2/145 | 2/145 | 3/30 | 3/30 |
| Catches/stumpings | 106/– | 161/– | 77/– | 105/– |
| Source: CricketArchive, 5 December 2009 | ||||
