Highest run scorers of Under-19 World Cups: Where are they now?

2000- Graeme Smith

Graeme Smith led the South African Test side in 109 Tests

One of those rare cricketers who became the captain of the senior team at a very tender age, Graeme Smith came into reckoning with his stupendous performances in the 2000 edition of the Under 19 World Cup which was held in Sri Lanka.

Smith scored 348 runs in that tournament which was won by the India under-19 side. Later, at the age of 22 years and 82 days, he became the fourth youngest cricketer to lead his national side in a Test match.

Smith also went on to lead the Proteas in record 109 Tests(highest by any captain) and achieved a winning percentage of 48.62. Undoubtedly one of the greatest skippers South Africa ever had, Smith is an inspirational figure in South African cricket for the way he led their side with tremendous courage and unbridled passion.

After retiring from international cricket in March 2014, Smith now works as a commentator and he briefly worked as the batting consultant for the South African national squad earlier this year after South Africa fared badly against England in the first Test match.