Graeme Smith turns 44: Records held by former South African skipper

Former South African captain Graeme Smith turned 44 last Saturday. Here are some of his remarkable records:

Smith became the youngest Test captain at 22 years and 82 days. He later became the most successful, winning 53 of 103 matches with a 48.62% win rate — the only player to lead in 100+ Tests.

Smith holds the record for most runs and centuries as a Test captain, amassing 8,659 runs in 109 Tests at an average of 47.83. He scored 25 centuries, 36 fifties, and a career-best 277.

Smith holds the record for most runs and centuries as a Test captain in wins, scoring 4,679 runs in 53 Tests at an average of 61.56. He hit 16 centuries, 19 fifties, and a top score of 259.

In 2008-09, Smith led South Africa to their first Test series win in Australia (2-1), scoring 326 runs at 65.20 with a century and two fifties.

From 2007 to 2013, Smith led South Africa in 12 away series, winning eight and drawing four without a loss, securing victories in seven countries.