Graeme Smith believes Andrew Strauss could be given a hard time by South Africa fans during England's tour because of the clash between the captains at the Champions Trophy.

Strauss refused Smith's request for a runner when the South Africa skipper was struck by cramp during their one-day match at Centurion.

Smith soldiered on but his battling 141 proved in vain as South Africa lost and eventually crashed out of the tournament. Little more than a month later the incident still rankles with Smith and the fans as England prepare to embark on a three-month tour.

Smith said: "'No, I wasn't happy about that. I could have lied and said I had strained a calf or something but I had known runners to be allowed for cramp so I just told the truth.

"I wanted consistency but Strauss wouldn't have that. It has created a bit of antipathy that he will have to deal with. It won't go away. There is no personal hangover but it wasn't appreciated by the South African public."