Graeme Smith scored hsi first ever ODI hundred and passed 50 for the first time in almost a year to lead SA to a 3-wicket victory over England. That Smith had the ability to win matches was never in question - the question was would he be able to do it while leading the side. Finally he has - this is a significant victory for SA. Ever since, Stephen Fleming lashed him a year ago Smith's SA had managed to win just 1 ODI - against Bangladesh - and this could just be a turning point.
Of course, SA need to consider seriously if Smith at such a young age can perform the 2 functions effectively. He is too good a batsman - matchwinner - to lose to the pressures of captaincy. I do believe that Smith, Kallis, Gibbs really need to start pulling their weight in this SA side if it has to achive its old glory days.
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