Daryn Smit (born 28 January 1984) is a retired South African cricketer and former captain for the Dolphins. He is a right-handed batsmen, spin bowler and wicket keeper as well as being a commentator for South African broadcaster Supersport, and has been described as 'Daryn of all trades' due to his all around talents.[1] He has played first class, one day and Twenty20 cricket since 2004.

Smit gave up leg spin bowling to increase his chances of selection for the South African national team as a wicket keeper, having once been tipped as the successor of Mark Boucher. Having failed to achieve a call-up, Smit subsequently resumed bowling for the Dolphins.

Smit captained the Dolphins for a number of years but was replaced as captain by Morne Van Wyk, who was signed from South African franchise the Knights.

In March 2017, Smit signed a two-year contract to play county cricket in England for Derbyshire.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Regrets? I have a few - 'Daryn of all trades' looks back". Sport. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
  2. ^ "Daryn Smit: Derbyshire sign South African batsman on two-year deal". BBC Sport. 14 March 2017. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daryn_Smit
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