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Graeme Smith is a cricketer. Graeme Smith was born on February 1, 1981 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. That works out to 45 years old in 2026. Listed accolades include Wisden Cricketer of the Year (2004).
My Take
Graeme Smith fascinates me as a study in early-tested leadership. Handed the South African captaincy at just 22, becoming the youngest in his country's history, he could easily have buckled. Instead he held the Test captaincy from 2003 until his retirement in 2014, an extraordinary span of pressure to absorb. I respect that he backed it up with runs, earning a Wisden Cricketer of the Year nod in 2004 as a rugged, dependable opener. His Johannesburg toughness translated into a calm authority that defined an era of South African cricket. Now in the commentary box, that same steady judgment serves him well.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Graeme Smith
- Name (Japanese)
- グレアム・スミス
- Reading
- ぐれあむ・すみす
- Born
- February 1, 1981 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rooster
- Origin
- Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
- Occupation
- cricketer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2004 Wisden Cricketer of the Year
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Graeme Smith born?
Born February 1, 1981 (age 45).
Where is Graeme Smith from?
Graeme Smith is from Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
What does Graeme Smith do?
Graeme Smith works as cricketer.