Viv Richards
Dec 30 2008, Sreelata Yellamrazu

Graeme Smith has a habit of leading from the front. He did it when South Africa sealed victory against England, their first victory on English soil since 1965. Now as they create history by becoming the first South African team to beat Australia.

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