A Captain's Diary 2007-2009

by Graeme Smith

Smith takes the reader behind the scenes: from the high drama on the field, where a game can turn on its head in a mere 30 minutes, to the dangers of touring Pakistan where one is surrounded day and night by security personnel bristling with guns. He reveals key, behind-the-scenes moments from team talks and selection to change-room banter, moments which determined their fate as they sought to dethrone Australia as the best team in the world.

Genres: Nonfiction

243 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2009

About the author

Graeme Craig Smith (born 1 February 1981 in Johannesburg, Transvaal Province, South Africa) is a South African cricketer, and the current captain of the South African cricket team, having succeeded Shaun Pollock after the 2003 Cricket World Cup.

Reviews

[Anton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great to read about South Africas triumphs from these years

[Lerissa Govender · Rating 5 out of 5]

i learnt alot from this book. i went from not knowing anything about cricket to not just loving the game but the players too.from the moment i bought it and picked it up i couldn't put it down and eve though i was suppose to be studying for matric i made sure that i finished it and ended up finishing it on that afternoon. i can't wait for a sequel

[Jason · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not too bad for a sports autobiography/diary, though I wouldn't have paid more than the $2 I got it for.

[Kirsty Hoggons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting!

[Bruce Harbour]

An easy read of a behind the scenes look at a good period in SA cricket history