Graeme Smith

Smith takes a dig at chaos-hit and confused Oz selectors

Smith takes a dig at chaos-hit and confused Oz selectorsMelbourne, Jan 3: South African skipper Graeme Smith has said that Australian selectors are in chaos and confused and the squad picked for the Sydney Test confirms it.

After Ben Hilfenhaus was chosen to carry the drinks for today's SCG Test, Smith said the Aussie selection panel again had got it wrong by naming left-arm quick Doug Bollinger for his debut.

Smith on painkillers to inflict clean sweep

Smith on painkillers to inflict clean sweepSydney, Jan. 2 : South African cricket captain Graeme Smith has taken painkillers in an attempt to make the team for the third and final Test against Australia, which is being played at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

According to team coach Mickey Arthur, Smith is keen to ensure a clean sweep of the series.

Arthur said that he will be risking Smith, who requires revolutionary blood injections to treat a painful elbow injury, in a ruthless bid to record a clean sweep on Australian soil.

Elbow injury forces Smith to miss ODIs

Smith gives Ponting crash course on etiquette of body languageSydney, Jan. 1 : South African captain Graeme Smith will miss this month''s one-day series against Australia because of an ongoing elbow injury, coach Mickey Arthur has said.

The Courier Mail quoted Arthur as saying that Smith had batted in enormous pain in the first two Tests of the three-match series against Australia, getting through on cortisone injections and scoring 48, 108, 62 and 75 to lead his side to an unbeatable 2-0 series lead.

S.African pair Smith and Steyn top batting and bowling charts

South African stars Graeme SmithSydney, Dec. 31: South African stars Graeme Smith and Dale Steyn may be focussing on overtaking Australia as the world''s No. 1 Test cricket side, but they can also reflect on 2008 as a stand-out year individually.

The Proteas can attribute much of their success this year - 11 wins, two draws and two losses from 15 Tests, and series wins in England and Australia - to Smith''s magnificent batting and Steyn''s brilliant fast bowling.

Smith gives Ponting crash course on etiquette of body language

Smith gives Ponting crash course on etiquette of body languageMelbourne, Dec 26 : Poking fun at Australian skipper Ricky Ponting, his South African counterpart Graeme Smith has given him a crash course on the etiquette of body language.

In a week during which Ponting has faced strong criticism on several fronts, Smith strapped on the Boxing Day gloves by claiming his opposite number had been a captain under pressure for some time, the Daily Telegraph reported.

South Africa better placed than Aussies for Boxing Day Test: Smith

South Africa better placed than Aussies for Boxing Day Test: SmithDec 24: South Africa captain Graeme Smith has said that his team is better placed against Australia ahead of the second Test at the MCG, starting on the Boxing Day.

Smith said while the Proteas' history-making victory in Perth had given his side extra self-belief, it was also handy having the first match completed after a long build-up to the series.

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