Steve Smith reached 10,000 Test runs, becoming the 15th player and fourth Australian to achieve this milestone. This achievement reignites debates on the best Test batter of this generation, with Ricky Ponting highlighting Smith,

Steve Smith scored a century on Day 1 of the Test series opener against Sri Lanka while also completing 10,000 runs in the longest format of the game.

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.