5 players with most international runs before turning 30

#4 Graeme Smith (South Africa)

14512 runs in 353 innings

South African opener Graeme Smith scored 14512 runs before his 30th birthday. Smith made his international debut at the age of 21. In nine years, he managed to accumulate over 14000 runs. One year after his debut, he was appointed as South Africa's skipper, Smith led the side from 2003 to 2014, before announcing his retirement.

The southpaw is famous for his leadership exploits. Under his leadership, South Africa became one of the best touring sides. Smith was one of the most resilient players that the Proteas had, he is also famous for his courage. In 2008, Smith walked out to bat with a fractured arm.

Smith finished his career with 9265, 6989 and 982 runs in Tests, ODIs and T20Is respectively. Overall, he accumulated 17236 international runs. Graeme Smith is one of the finest openers that South Africa had.