5. Graeme Smith (Afr/SA) – 5414 Mt: 149 Avg: 39.23 Graeme Smith led South Africa in 149 matches, scoring 5414 runs with an average of 39.23.(Photo: Getty Images)
Graeme Smith became captain at the age of 22 in 2003 after Shaun Pollock led South Africa was knocked out of the 2003 World Cup. Smith led South Africa till the 2011 World Cup captaining in 149 matches, scoring 5414 runs with an average of 39.23. He scored 8 centuries, led South Africa to semi-finals of the 2007 World Cup and no.1 team ranking in Test cricket.
