Graeme Smith and Morgan Deane set to divorce

The former captain of the South African national cricket team, the Proteas, is splitting from his wife of four years. The celebrity couple married in 2011, and have two children together, Cadence Christine and Carter McMorrin.

The announcement was confirmed on Wednesday by the couple’s spokesperson, David Becker.

“This is obviously a private matter and the couple would ask that their privacy is respected during this time, both for the sake of themselves and their children.” Becker said in a release.

Deane is known as an Irish pop-singer and their marriage ensured Smith and their children Irish citizenship.

It remains unclear if Morgan Deane will be returning to her native Ireland once the divorce is settled, and where the children will live.

#GraemeSmith getting divorced isn't a surprise. The man retired early, didn't spend enough time playing the field…

— Ash (@ashish_za) February 18, 2015

And then when I saw her on Idols I immediately recalculated my prediction and said three years #Graemesmith

— Tambo okaDumiso (@OkadumisoTambo) February 18, 2015

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Fun facts about Graeme Smith

1. Former Liverpool striker Kenny Daglish was his
sporting hero

2. Smith is left-handed

3. His wife is an Irish songstress

4. Smith holds the world record for captaining his 100th test

5. He attended King Edward VII school