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Steve Smith Joins Elite Club with 10,000 Test Runs Milestone

Australia's Steve Smith has etched his name in cricket history by surpassing the 10,000-run mark in Test cricket during the opening match against Sri Lanka. Stepping in after the dismissals of Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne, Smith nudged his very first delivery for a single to become only the 15th batter to achieve this feat.

Smith Joins Australian Legends

He is now the fourth Australian to cross 10,000 Test runs, joining the esteemed ranks of:

•  Allan Border
• Steve Waugh
•  Ricky Ponting

All-Time Test Run Scorers

• Sachin Tendulkar (IND) – 15,921 (Most Test runs)
• Ricky Ponting (AUS) – 13,378
• Joe Root (ENG) – 12,972 (Fifth place, surpassing Alastair Cook)

Smith, leading the side in Pat Cummins' absence, was 64 at tea* on Day 1 in Galle and reflected on his milestone with 7Cricket, saying:
 

Another historic achievement for one of Test cricket’s modern greats!