Clarke also took time to shower praise on retiring Proteas captain Graeme Smith saying that he deserved more recognition than what he has received and the way in which South Africa fought on the last day of the Test epitomized the leader they have in Smith…….

Clarke urged his team to learn from the fight South Africa put up throughout the entire series and also commended his backroom staff for ensuring that all players were fit and ready to play even when they were injured……

Clarke said that he doesn’t know who he can say should captain South Africa after Smith but was unequivocal that Smith was a once in a lifetime player and will be solely missed by the Proteas……Journalist: Vata Ngobeni