Steve Smith ends wait for 10,000-run mark in Tests, becomes second-quickest Australian to reach milestone
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Steve Smith ends wait for 10,000-run mark in Tests, becomes second-quickest Australian to reach milestone

Hindustan Times  

The first Sri Lanka vs Australia Test match in Galle was a much-awaited one for stand-in captain Steven Smith, as he entered the series on 9999 Test runs and on the precipice of becoming only the fourth Australian batter to score 10,000 runs in the format. Skipper Steve Smith crossed a milestone 10,000 runs in Test cricket on day one of the first match against Sri Lanka. Ricky Ponting remains the fastest Australian, having taken 196 innings, while a remarkable three batters took exactly 195 innings to reach the mark — Sachin Tendulkar, Kumar Sangakkara, and Brian Lara. Smith succeeds with bat as stand-in captain During the final Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney, at his home ground and with friends and family in attendance, Smith had fallen twice in the 9990s, including being dismissed on 9999 runs when the stadium waited in anticipation of the milestone.

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NZ vs PAK: Hasan Nawaz breaks Babar Azam’s record for fastest T20I century for Pakistan, Men in Green keep series alive
5 days, 14 hours ago

NZ vs PAK: Hasan Nawaz breaks Babar Azam’s record for fastest T20I century for Pakistan, Men in Green keep series alive

Live Mint  

Hasan Nawaz broke Babar Azam's record for fastest T20I century for Pakistan during the third game against New Zealand to keep them alive in the five-match series on Friday in Auckland. Thereafter, it was all Hasan Nawaz and new captain Salman Ali Agha who shared an unbeaten second wicket stand of 133 runs as Pakistan romped home in just 16 …

NZ vs PAK: Hasan Nawaz hits Pakistan's fastest T20I hundred in record run chase
6 days ago

NZ vs PAK: Hasan Nawaz hits Pakistan's fastest T20I hundred in record run chase

India Today  

Pakistan did a Pakistan on Friday in Auckland. 22-year-old Hasan Nawaz, playing only his third T20I for Pakistan, hit their fastest hundred, breaking Babar Azam's record on March 21. FASTEST HUNDREDS FOR PAKISTAN IN T20Is Hasan Nawaz – 44 balls vs New Zealand in 2025 Babar Azam – 49 balls vs South Africa in 2021 Ahmad Shahzad – 58 balls …

Tom Bruce breaks 93-year-old record, registers third highest score in New Zealand cricket history
3 weeks ago

Tom Bruce breaks 93-year-old record, registers third highest score in New Zealand cricket history

India TV News  

Tom Bruce breaks 93-year-old record, registers third highest score in New Zealand cricket history New Zealand cricket is currently at its peak with their national team making it to the final of Champions Trophy. Meanwhile, back home, Tom Bruce has left many stunned smashing a triple century in first-class cricket and registering the third-highest score in their cricketing history. Tom …

Watch: Virat Kohli gives heartwarming send-off hug to retiring Steve Smith
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3 weeks ago

Watch: Virat Kohli gives heartwarming send-off hug to retiring Steve Smith

India Today  

After Australia were eliminated from the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final, Virat Kohli and Steve Smith shared a touching moment. pic.twitter.com/vA960iJqvu Vandana Singh March 6, 2025 Steve Smith’s knock in vain Steve Smith played a valiant knock of 73 runs off 96 balls, including four fours and a six, against India in Dubai. Smith later shared that Test cricket remains a …

Steve Smith Retires From ODI Cricket After Australia's Champions Trophy Exit
3 weeks ago

Steve Smith Retires From ODI Cricket After Australia's Champions Trophy Exit

ABP News  

Steve Smith Retirement: Australian cricket star Steve Smith has officially bid farewell to One-Day Internationals, following Australia's semi-final defeat to India in Dubai. The four-wicket loss marked the end of Australia's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign — and, as it turns out, Smith’s ODI journey. 'It's Been A Great Ride': Steve Smith On His ODI Career Smith expressed his gratitude …

Steve Smith announces shock retirement from ODI cricket after Australia's Champions Trophy exit
3 weeks ago

Steve Smith announces shock retirement from ODI cricket after Australia's Champions Trophy exit

Hindustan Times  

Steve Smith, the veteran Australia batter, announced his retirement from ODI cricket following his team's defeat to India in Tuesday's semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025. Steve Smith has ended what has been a stellar ODI career for Australia "It has been a great ride and I have loved every minute of it. Steve Smith's ODI legacy Smith retires having …

Steve Smith Announces Shock ODI Retirement After Champions Trophy SemiFinal
3 weeks ago

Steve Smith Announces Shock ODI Retirement After Champions Trophy SemiFinal

The Hindu  

Steve Smith has announced his retirement from One Day International cricket after top-scoring in Australia’s ICC Champions Trophy semifinal against India on Tuesday. One of Australia’s most accomplished ODI players, Smith debuted in 2010 as a leg-spinning all-rounder against West Indies before evolving into a batting mainstay. A key figure in Australia’s 2015 and 2023 World Cup-winning campaigns, Smith captained …

Champions Trophy: Steve Smith retires from ODIs after Australia crash out in semis
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Champions Trophy: Steve Smith retires from ODIs after Australia crash out in semis

India Today  

Steve Smith announced his retirement from ODIs after Australia couldn’t make their way through to the final of the Champions Trophy 2025. Winning two World Cups was a great highlight along with the many fantastic team-mates who shared the journey.” The great Steve Smith has called time on a superb ODI career 👏 pic.twitter.com/jsKDmVSG1h — Cricket Australia March 5, 2025 …

Watch: Steve Smith magically survives against Axar Patel as bails remain intact
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Watch: Steve Smith magically survives against Axar Patel as bails remain intact

India Today  

Australia captain Steve Smith survived a close call during the semi-final against India on Tuesday, March 4 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Champions Trophy: India vs Australia Updates Watch the video here: Smith used his reprieve to good advantage as he brought up his half century. Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja provided India with crucial scalps in the middle overs as …

ENG Opener Becomes Nation's Fastest Batter To 1000 ODI Runs During CT 2025 Match Vs AFG
1 month ago

ENG Opener Becomes Nation's Fastest Batter To 1000 ODI Runs During CT 2025 Match Vs AFG

ABP News  

ENG Vs AFG: England opener Ben Duckett becomes the fastest English cricketer to reach 1000 ODI runs. Fastest to 1,000 ODI runs for England : 21 - Ben Duckett 21 - Kevin Pietersen 21- Jonathan Trott 21- Dawid Malan 25- Michael Atherton Even though Ben Duckett became the fastest Englishman to achieve 1000 ODI runs, he still needed 3 more …

Record-breaking Virat Kohli leads India to Champions Trophy victory over Pakistan
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Record-breaking Virat Kohli leads India to Champions Trophy victory over Pakistan

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Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s record during IND vs PAK clash – Quickest to score 14,000 ODI runs
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Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s record during IND vs PAK clash – Quickest to score 14,000 ODI runs

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli became the third cricketer and the quickest in the planet to complete 14000 runs in ODIs on Sunday. Having started the game with 15 runs needed to the coveted milestone, Virat Kohli started on a slower note before signature punch through the covers off Haris Rauf saw him join the elite list, which includes Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar …

Rohit Sharma faster than Sachin Tendulkar to 11,000 ODI runs, trails Virat Kohli
1 month, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma faster than Sachin Tendulkar to 11,000 ODI runs, trails Virat Kohli

India Today  

Rohit Sharma became the second-fastest batter to the landmark of 11K runs in ODIs. The Indian skipper reached the milestone in India’s match against Bangladesh on Thursday, February 20, in the Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Virat Kohli is the fastest to the landmark in 222 innings, while the legendary Sachin Tendulkar got there in his …

PAK vs NZ: New Zealand beats Pakistan by 60 runs in Champions Trophy 2025 opener
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1 month, 1 week ago

PAK vs NZ: New Zealand beats Pakistan by 60 runs in Champions Trophy 2025 opener

The Hindu  

New Zealand underlined its title aspirations as Will Young and Tom Latham smashed hundreds to set up a 60-run victory over defending champion Pakistan in Champions Trophy Group A on Wednesday. HIGHLIGHTS | Pakistan vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Glenn Phillips chipped in with a brisk 61 as New Zealand passed the 300-mark, which had looked like a distant …

New Zealand dominate Pakistan with 60-run win in Champions Trophy opener
1 month, 1 week ago

New Zealand dominate Pakistan with 60-run win in Champions Trophy opener

New Indian Express  

KARACHI: Will Young and Tom Latham struck fine hundreds as New Zealand maintained their recent dominance over hosts Pakistan with an emphatic 60-run win in the Champions Trophy opener here on Wednesday. Glenn Phillips' 39-ball 61 also went a long way in the Kiwis getting past the 300-run mark as New Zealand overcame a shaky start. Fakhar Zaman batted at …

Pakistan's Babar Azam faster than Virat Kohli to complete 6000 runs in ODIs
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan's Babar Azam faster than Virat Kohli to complete 6000 runs in ODIs

India Today  

Babar Azam became the joint-fastest to score 6,000 runs in ODI cricket. The Pakistan star achieved the milestone during an ODI tri-series final between Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday, February 14. Virat Kohli achieved the milestone in 2014, getting to 6000 runs in his 136th innings in an ODI against Sri Lanka in …

Pakistan's Babar Azam faster than Virat Kohli to complete 6000 runs in ODIs
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan's Babar Azam faster than Virat Kohli to complete 6000 runs in ODIs

India Today  

Babar Azam became the joint-fastest to score 6,000 runs in ODI cricket. The Pakistan star achieved the milestone during an ODI tri-series final between Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday, February 14. Virat Kohli achieved the milestone in 2014, getting to 6000 runs in his 136th innings in an ODI against Sri Lanka in …

Steve Smith surpasses Virat Kohli in all-time list, as Australia dismantle Sri Lanka in first ODI
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Steve Smith surpasses Virat Kohli in all-time list, as Australia dismantle Sri Lanka in first ODI

India TV News  

Veteran Australia batter Steve Smith is widely regarded as one of the finest players of the current generation. Revered as one of the best fielders in world cricket, Steve Smith recently captured the spotlight after he surpassed India's Virat Kohli in the list of players with the most outfield catches across formats. Furthermore, the five names above Smith are Mahela …

NZ vs SA: Kane Williamson Surpasses Virat Kohli To Achieve Historic ODI Milestone
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NZ vs SA: Kane Williamson Surpasses Virat Kohli To Achieve Historic ODI Milestone

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NZ vs SA: New Zealand's veteran batter Kane Williamson etched his name in history with a brilliant unbeaten 133 off 113 balls in the second ODI against South Africa during the ongoing tri-series in Pakistan on February 10. In the process, Williamson became the fastest New Zealand batter to reach 7,000 ODI runs and the second-fastest overall, surpassing Indian legend …

Kane Williamson creates history, surpasses Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar in massive ODI record list
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kane Williamson creates history, surpasses Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar in massive ODI record list

India TV News  

Kane Williamson creates history, surpasses Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar in massive ODI record list Kane Williamson hit his 14th ODI century as he slammed a brilliant knock during his team's tri-series clash against South Africa. The former Kiwi skipper has created history as he has become the fastest New Zealand batter to reach 7000 ODI runs and second-fastest overall. Notably, …

Steve Smith equals Joe Root in the list of Test hundreds; How far are they from Sachin Tendulkar's record?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Steve Smith equals Joe Root in the list of Test hundreds; How far are they from Sachin Tendulkar's record?

Firstpost  

Steve Smith’s 36th Test century in Galle ties him with Rahul Dravid and Joe Root for the fifth-most centuries in Test cricket. While Smith and Root are far behind Sachin Tendulkar’s record, their pursuit of the legendary mark remains an intriguing possibility in the evolving world of cricket. With this knock, Smith not only helped his team in a crucial …

Khawaja again leads Australia in spin-friendly 2nd test against Sri Lanka
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Khawaja again leads Australia in spin-friendly 2nd test against Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

GALLE, Sri Lanka — Fresh off a double hundred in the first test, Usman Khawaja once again underlined why he is Australia’s finest batsman in Asian conditions as he led the tourists past an early wobble to reach 85-2 at lunch on Day 2 of the second test against Sri Lanka. Khawaja again leads Australia in spin-friendly 2nd test against …

Khawaja again leads Australia in spin-friendly 2nd test against Sri Lanka
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Khawaja again leads Australia in spin-friendly 2nd test against Sri Lanka

Associated Press  

GALLE, Sri Lanka — Fresh off a double hundred in the first test, Usman Khawaja once again underlined why he is Australia’s finest batsman in Asian conditions as he led the tourists past an early wobble to reach 85-2 at lunch on Day 2 of the second test against Sri Lanka. He looked equally assured against spin this time, rarely …

Steve Smith joins Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid in elite international cricket list with 36th Test hundred
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Steve Smith joins Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid in elite international cricket list with 36th Test hundred

India TV News  

Legendary cricketer Steve Smith hit his 36th Test century against Sri Lanka at Galle International Cricket Stadium. He now shares the 36 Test centuries mark with Rahul Dravid and Joe Root and is tied with the England international for the most Test tons among active players. This century also marked Smith's 48th international hundred across formats, putting him alongside Dravid …

SL vs AUS: Steve Smith slams 36th Test hundred, levels with Joe Root and India legend
1 month, 2 weeks ago

SL vs AUS: Steve Smith slams 36th Test hundred, levels with Joe Root and India legend

India Today  

Star Australia batter Steve Smith got levelled with Joe Root and Rahul Dravid as he slammed 36th Test century of his career in the second match against Sri Lanka on Friday, February 7 at Galle International Stadium, Galle. Smith, who’s captaining Australia in the series in Pat Cummins’ absence, continued his rich form and reached the landmark on Day 2 …

Steve Smith goes past Ponting, becomes Australia's leading Test run-scorer in Asia
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Steve Smith goes past Ponting, becomes Australia's leading Test run-scorer in Asia

India Today  

Star Australian batter Steve Smith went past legendary Ricky Ponting to become Australia's highest Test run scorer in the Asian subcontinent. Smith became Australia's highest run scorer in the Asian subcontinent just a day after breaking Ponting's record for the most Test catches by an Australian outfielder. The Australian batter required 27 runs to overtake Ponting's tally of 1,889 runs …

Cricket-Smith praises 'near flawless' Australia after Sri Lanka thrashing
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cricket-Smith praises 'near flawless' Australia after Sri Lanka thrashing

Hindustan Times  

Feb 2 - Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith hailed his side's resounding innings and 242-run victory over Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday as "near flawless" after the visitors retained the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy. Cricket-Smith praises 'near flawless' Australia after Sri Lanka thrashing The Australians were not required to bat again after posting a mammoth 654-6 in the first innings to …

Australia hammer Sri Lanka in 1st Test, register their biggest-ever win in Asia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia hammer Sri Lanka in 1st Test, register their biggest-ever win in Asia

India Today  

Spin duo of Nathan Lyon and Matthew Kuhnemann picked 4 wickets each in the final innings as Australia hammered Sri Lanka in the 1st Test of the 2-match series on Saturday, February 1. Sri Lanka folded for 247 runs in their second innings as they failed to match up to Australia's daunting first innings total of 654/6. Australia won the …

Australia hammer Sri Lanka in 1st Test, register their biggest-ever win in Asia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia hammer Sri Lanka in 1st Test, register their biggest-ever win in Asia

India Today  

Spin duo of Nathan Lyon and Matthew Kuhnemann picked 4 wickets each in the final innings as Australia hammered Sri Lanka in the 1st Test of the 2-match series on Saturday, February 1. Sri Lanka folded for 247 runs in their second innings as they failed to match up to Australia's daunting first innings total of 654/6. Australia won the …

'Virat Kohli has played 5 more innings than Steve Smith and...': Ex-opener sums up IND great's decline
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Virat Kohli has played 5 more innings than Steve Smith and...': Ex-opener sums up IND great's decline

Hindustan Times  

Steve Smith scored his 36th Test century as he and Usman Khawaja powered a dominant performance from Australia in the first of the two-match series in Sri Lanka. Steve Smith now has five career Test centuries than Virat Kohli Former India opener Aakash Chopra has pointed out that Smith now has five more centuries than Virat Kohli despite the latter …

Usman Khawaja slams maiden 200, 1st Australian to reach milestone in Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Usman Khawaja slams maiden 200, 1st Australian to reach milestone in Sri Lanka

India Today  

Australian opener Usman Khawaja scored his maiden double hundred in Test cricket on Day 2 of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Thursday, January 30 at Galle International Stadium, Galle. Khawaja surpassed his previous highest score of 195* against South Africa in January 2023, as he became the first Australian batter to score a double hundred in Sri Lanka. …

1st Test: Australia record-breaking 654, Sri Lanka batting collapse highlights Day 2
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

1st Test: Australia record-breaking 654, Sri Lanka batting collapse highlights Day 2

India Today  

Usman Khawaja's maiden Test double hundred, mixed with stunning centuries from Steve Smith and Josh Inglis, put Australia in command of the first Test match in Galle. Mitchell Starc, and the spin bowling duo of Matthew Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon, picked one wicket each, reducing Sri Lanka to 44/3 at the end of Day 2's play. They eclipsed the previous …

David Warner lavishes praise on Steve Smith, calls him "amazing cricket player"
1 month, 3 weeks ago

David Warner lavishes praise on Steve Smith, calls him "amazing cricket player"

Hindustan Times  

Galle, : Former cricketer David Warner on Wednesday showered praise on top Australia batter Steve Smith and called him an "amazing" cricket player. David Warner lavishes praise on Steve Smith, calls him "amazing cricket player" Smith made history on Wednesday, scoring his 35th Test century and also becoming only the fourth Australia batter to touch the 10,000 run mark in …

Steve Smith goes past cricket legends Gavaskar, Lara for massive Test record
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith goes past cricket legends Gavaskar, Lara for massive Test record

Hindustan Times  

Galle, : Australia's modern-day great Steve Smith moved past cricketing icons Sunil Gavaskar, Younis Khan, Brian Lara and Mahela Jayawardene in the tally of most Test hundreds by a player. Steve Smith goes past cricket legends Gavaskar, Lara for massive Test record In the opening Test on Wednesday against Sri Lanka in Galle, Smith first got the monkey off his …

Ex-Australian spinner says Smith was "born a cricketer", reminisces getting first glimpse of his "hand-eye coordination"
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ex-Australian spinner says Smith was "born a cricketer", reminisces getting first glimpse of his "hand-eye coordination"

Hindustan Times  

Galle, : Former Australian spinner Kerry O'Keeffe hailed star batter Steve Smith on completing his 10,000 Test runs, saying that he was "born a cricketer" and further recalled the days when the veteran started out as a leg-spin bowling all-rounder. Ex-Australian spinner says Smith was "born a cricketer", reminisces getting first glimpse of his "hand-eye coordination" January 29, 2025, will …

Steve Smith equals Sachin Tendulkar, leaves behind Sunil Gavaskar with century on milestone day in Galle vs Sri Lanka
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith equals Sachin Tendulkar, leaves behind Sunil Gavaskar with century on milestone day in Galle vs Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

Steve Smith completed a milestone day in Galle on Wednesday in the opening Test match of the series against Sri Lanka. Australia's captain Steve Smith celebrates after scoring a century during the first day of the first Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle Smith, who is leading the visiting side …

Khawaja, Smith tons power Australia to 330-2 in first Test
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Khawaja, Smith tons power Australia to 330-2 in first Test

Hindustan Times  

Steve Smith stood unbeaten on 104 after crossing 10,000 Test runs and helped Australia pummel Sri Lanka alongside fellow centurion Usman Khawaja on day one of the opening Test on Wednesday. Milestone man Smith got three runs off spinner Nishan Peiris to reach his third ton in four matches as he took off his baggy green and raised his bat …

Steve Smith joins elite 10,000-run club as Australia dominate opening day in Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith joins elite 10,000-run club as Australia dominate opening day in Sri Lanka

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Cricket-Smith joins 10,000-run club, Khawaja also hits hundred in Galle
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cricket-Smith joins 10,000-run club, Khawaja also hits hundred in Galle

Hindustan Times  

Jan 29 - 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. Cricket-Smith joins 10,000-run club, Khawaja also hits hundred in Galle Stand-in skipper Smith combined with …

List of players with 10,000 runs in Test cricket: Steve Smith becomes 4th Australian to join club
1 month, 3 weeks ago

List of players with 10,000 runs in Test cricket: Steve Smith becomes 4th Australian to join club

The Hindu  

Steve Smith on Wednesday became the 15th player to complete 10,000 runs in Test cricker during Australia’s 1st Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle. The interim Australia captain is the fourth from his country to cross the milestone after Alan Border, Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting. Among active players, Joe Root leads at 12,972 runs. Players with 10,000 Test …

Australia batter Steve Smith passes 10,000 Test runs in opener against Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia batter Steve Smith passes 10,000 Test runs in opener against Sri Lanka

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Steve Smith put in 'Don Bradman' bracket as Ravi Shastri reserves 'special' praise: 'The best modern-day Test player'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith put in 'Don Bradman' bracket as Ravi Shastri reserves 'special' praise: 'The best modern-day Test player'

Hindustan Times  

After close to a month's wait, Steve Smith finally reached the milestone of 10,000 runs in Test cricket. Following the achievement, en route to his fifty on day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, Smith was put in the same bracket as the legendary Don Bradman. Australia's captain Steve Smith plays a shot during the first …

Steve Smith scripts history in Sri Lanka; joins Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting in elite 10000-club
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith scripts history in Sri Lanka; joins Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting in elite 10000-club

Live Mint  

Steve Smith became the 15th batter in history of cricket to complete 10000 runs in Test cricket on day 1 of the first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka on Tuesday in Galle. In the process, the stand-in-captain also became the fifth-fastest batter to reach 10000 Test runs in the list which includes greats like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Ricky …

Steve Smith reaches 10k test runs Club as Australia dominates Sri Lanka in first test match at Galle, Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith reaches 10k test runs Club as Australia dominates Sri Lanka in first test match at Galle, Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

Australia’s batters feasted on Sri Lanka’s bowling, racking up milestones and dominance on a rain-curtailed opening day of the first test in Galle on Wednesday. Smith etched his name in the record books by becoming only the 15th player in history – and the fourth Australian – to surpass 10,000 Test runs, joining the elite company of Allan Border, Steve …

Steve Smith joins 10,000 club as Australia start strong in first Test against Sri Lanka
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith joins 10,000 club as Australia start strong in first Test against Sri Lanka

Deccan Chronicle  

Galle: 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 match against Sri Lanka. Head, promoted to the top of the order in place of teenager Sam Konstas for his ability against spin, attacked early to put Sri Lanka on the back foot. Sri Lanka struck …

Steve Smith joins exclusive 10,000 Test runs milestone at Galle
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith joins exclusive 10,000 Test runs milestone at Galle

ABC  

Steve Smith has achieved one of cricket's great feats, scoring his 10,000th Test run. Needing just one run, Smith brought up the milestone on his first delivery, skipping down the wicket and punching a single to mid-on, on the opening day of Australia's first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Live: Australia in control of first day against Sri Lanka …

Sri Lanka vs Australia: Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja combine for twin centuries on day one of first Test
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka vs Australia: Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja combine for twin centuries on day one of first Test

ABC  

Australia's batters have enjoyed a day out in Galle, as Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith kicked off the Test series against Sri Lanka with centuries. Key Events STUMPS: Australia 2-330 18 hours ago Here comes the rain 18 hours ago Another Test century for Steve Smith 18 hours ago Show all key events First Test Live: Sri Lanka vs Australia …

Steve Smith completes 10,000 Test runs, second-fastest Australian on elite list
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith completes 10,000 Test runs, second-fastest Australian on elite list

India Today  

Australia’s star batter and stand-in skipper Steve Smith etched his name in the record books by completing 10,000 Test runs during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on January 29, which has now made him the second-fastest Australian to clinch the feat. Smith became only the 15th player in Test history to surpass the 10,000-run mark and the …

Steve Smith completes 10,000 Test runs, second-fastest Australian on elite list
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith completes 10,000 Test runs, second-fastest Australian on elite list

India Today  

Australia’s star batter and stand-in skipper Steve Smith etched his name in the record books by completing 10,000 Test runs during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on January 29, which has now made him the second-fastest Australian to clinch the feat. Smith became only the 15th player in Test history to surpass the 10,000-run mark and the …

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