Smith joins 10,000-run club, Khawaja also hits hundred in Galle
Steve Smith became the 15th member of test cricket's 10,000-run club as he and opener Usman Khawaja smashed hundreds to help Australia rack up 330 for two on the opening day of the first test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Wednesday.
Steve Smith Joins Elite Club with 10,000 Test Runs in Galle
Australia stand-in skipper Steve Smith reached the prestigious 10,000-run mark in Test cricket during a match against Sri Lanka at Galle. He is the 15th player and fourth Australian to achieve this. Smith reached this milestone with an innings that underscored Australia's strong start after winning the toss.
Steve Smith joins 10,000 club as Australia start strong in first Test
Skipper Steve Smith crossed a milestone 10,000 runs in Test cricket as Australia reached 145 2 at lunch on day one of the first
Khawaja and Smith Lead Australia’s Strong Start in Galle
Usman Khawaja (147*) and Steve Smith (104*) powered Australia to a commanding position at 330/2 at stumps on Day 1 of the first Test in Galle. Their centuries were set up by a blistering start from Travis Head,
Khawaja 147*, Smith 104* put Australia in a commanding position in Galle
Australia 330 for 2 (Khawaja 147*, Smith 104*, Head 57, Vandersay 1-93) vs Sri Lanka Stand-in captain Steven Smith scored his 10,000th Test run before completing the momentous occasion with a majestic century,
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