Quoting Harish Kotian from -The Rediff Cricket Diary-, article titled "Graeme Split Wide Open", July 15, 2003 " Whatever, one thing clear: Graeme Smith looks clueless when it comes to leading the side against quality opposition. He has absolutely no control over the proceedings when things are not going his way. And with a batting average of 30.73 in 12 matches since being appointed captain -- he has managed to scrap only three one-day international half-centuries against the batting-friendly attacks of Bangladesh and Zimbabwe -- he fails to lead by example with the bat too. Is the captain failing to inspire the side? "
Well, for all those who questioned this young player's talent, I think he has answered them with his bat. Withstanding enormous pressure from the media, critics and his own countrymen, the 22-year old boy has proven that he has the skills and concentration of the best of men. In short.. Graeme Smith has Arrived !.
