3. Graeme Smith:
Not all players have all the shots in their repertoire. But, it boils down to how effective they can be with what they bring to the table. In Smith’s case, he was not the most fluent on the off side, but he would invariably find the mid-wicket fence irrespective of the line.
Bestowed with the responsibility of leading the South African side at 22, he responded brilliantly with back-to-back double centuries in England.9000 test runs at an average of 48 and 27 tons is a commendable record and his highest score of 277 was once the highest individual test score for a South African.
The Proteas have scripted memorable victories at home and maintained an enviable away record under his captaincy. He earned the respect of his colleagues and opponents for his competitive and tenacious approach.
