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SHEER DELIGHT: South Africa's Colin Ingram celebrates scoring his century during the one-day international cricket  match against Pakistan in Bloemfontein yesterday. The Proteas won the match by 125 runs Picture: REUTERS

Proteas start ODIs by thumping Pakistan

THE start of South Africa’s one-day international series against Pakistan in Bloemfontein yesterday was written up as the return of the big guns.

LETTING GO: Hashim Amla says it was unfair to wear  the Proteas’ vice-captain’s cap in one-day cricket if he  was uncomfortable with taking over when needed. Picture: GALLO IMAGES

Greatness beckons

VICTORY for SA in the third Test against Pakistan at Centurion starting today would represent another milestone on Graeme Smith’s journey to greatness.

FAN-TASTIC: Graeme Smith gives the thumbs up during the South African national cricket team’s signing session at Sandton City in Johannesburg yesterday ahead of his 100th Test as a test captain – 99 for South Africa and one for an ICC XI test – against Pakistan on Friday. Picture: GALLO IMAGES

Fans show love for Smith

THAT South Africans adore Graeme Smith was made plain in the happy chaos of an autograph signing session at a Johannesburg shopping mall yesterday.

A MILESTONE AHEAD: Coach Gary Kirsten, left, and captain Graeme Smith of South Africa talk during a delay in play on day one of the third Test match between New Zealand and the Proteas. Smith remains focused as he approaches his 100th Test as a captain.Picture: GETTY IMAGES

Smith on cusp of Test glory

GRAEME Smith is not in danger of falling victim to the hype that surrounds his record 100th Test as a captain, a moment that will arrive when he leads SA against Pakistan at the Wanderers on Friday.

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