Dale Steyn revealed that Graeme Smith wasn't his usual self both before and during his monumental, series-winning innings of 154 not out, writes Neil Manthorp on Supercricket.co.za.

"One thing you don't want to do with Graeme is forget the fresh chewing gum at the drinks break. Half way through the afternoon session I ran out with towels, drinks, anything I could think of. The first thing Graeme said to me was 'have you got chewing gum?' I had forgotten it. I couldn't believe it, I felt like dying. But Graeme just smiled and said 'ok, no problem. I'll get some later.' ... Later he called for fresh batting gloves so I sprinted out to make up for my earlier mistake. Graeme just smile at me again and said 'Steyntjie, these are my net gloves!' The man batted through that whole innings with one pair of gloves. Normally he has to change them every ten overs! He was incredible, an absolute inspiration to all of us," Steyn said.