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We take an in-depth look at Graeme Smith's time as South Africa captain

Image: Graeme Smith: Played 117 Tests for South Africa

We take a look at Graeme Smith's career with South Africa following his decision to retire from international cricket.

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2012: July 19 - Recovered from an ankle injury to face England in a three-Test series in what was his 100th Test appearance. November 1 - Was announced as the new captain of Surrey, starting from the 2013 season. 2013: February 1 - Captained his 100th career Test match against Pakistan, on his 32nd birthday. 2014: March 3 - Announced his retirement from international cricket following the ongoing third Test against Australia. Smith holds the world record for captaining in most Test matches - 110 - and also ends his international career holding the records for the highest number of wins in Test matches as skipper, with 50 wins, and the most number of centuries (15) by a captain in Test match wins.