In an important landmark for Australian cricket, Steve Smith He has joined the elite group of strokes that have scored more than 10,000 runs in the test cricket. This achievement took place on Wednesday (January 29, 2025) during First test match against Sri Lanka in Gallewhere Smith’s performance has helped to establish his position between the legends of the game.
Steve Smith’s trip to 10,000 testing tests
Smith reached this remarkable milestone after a long wait, having previously incorrectly incorrectly in 9,999 runs. Its up to the 10,000-year-old club is a proof of its excellent talent and determination. At the age of 35, Smith was a central figure in Australian cricket, known for his unorthodox style and mental durability.
The 35 -year -old has marked his average trips over 55 years of age, with Kumar sangakkara Being the only stroke with more than 10,000 tests to have a higher average (57.40). He also became the fastest player from the entries to reach the 10,000 milestone, achieving the achievement in 205 entries. In comparison, Brian Lara, Sachin Tendulkar And Sangakkara reached the sign in 195 entries.
The Australian Quartet elite
With the achievement of Smith, it unites three other distinguished Australian crochet who has also crossed the 10,000 threshold:
Ricky Ponting: The former captain holds the record for most of the trips by an Australian in a trial cricket with 13,378 runs, along with 41 centuries in his name. Ponting contributed to Australia’s domination in the early 2000s.
Steve Waugh: Another legendary figure, Waugh scored 10,927 runs during his prominent career. It is celebrated not only for its endurance, but also for its leadership during one of Australia’s most successful times.
Allan Border: The first Australian to reach the 10,000 mark, garnered 11,174 runs and played a crucial role in the conversion of Australia into a Powerhouse Cricketing.
Importance of landmark
Achieving 10,000 runs is an achievement in the test cricket, emphasizing the ability and longevity of a player in the sport. In total, 15 players worldwide have reached this milestone, so Smith’s entry into this exclusive club solids his inheritance as one of the big games.
