The Unique History Of Test Cricket: Graeme Smith – Record Of Most Wins And Losses! Do you know that the record of most wins and losses in Test cricket history is held in the name of a single captain?
Yes, it’s true! Former South African captain Graeme Smith captained 109 matches in Test cricket, in which he won 53 matches and lost 29 matches.
This record makes him both the most successful and most unsuccessful captain in the history of Test cricket!
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Smith’s Success:-
- The only cricketer in the world to captain in more than 100 test matches.
- The only captain to win more than 50 test matches.
- Scored 9265 test runs including 27 centuries.
- Record of 92 wins and 51 losses in 150 ODI matches.
Graeme Smith’s Failure:-
- The only captain to lose 29 test matches.
- Was out 14 times against India’s Zaheer Khan.
Smith and Zaheer Khan:–
- Smith considered Zaheer Khan to be the most skilled bowler in Test cricket.
- Zaheer troubled Smith with his swing, pace, and reverse swing.
- Do you think Graeme Smith is the greatest captain in the history of Test cricket?
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