Wed Jan 29 09:27:13 UTC 2025: ## Aussie Captain Smith Reaches 10,000 Test Runs in Galle

**Galle, Sri Lanka –** Australian captain Steve Smith achieved a remarkable milestone on Wednesday, becoming only the 15th player in Test cricket history and the fourth Australian to reach 10,000 Test runs. Smith reached the landmark on the first ball he faced in the first Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle, hitting a single to mid-on. This achievement comes after he was dismissed just short of the milestone earlier this month during the Australia-India series.

The milestone came during a strong start for Australia, who won the toss and opted to bat. Openers Usman Khawaja (65 not out at lunch) and Travis Head (57) put on a commanding 92-run partnership, with Head reaching his half-century in just 35 balls. Khawaja adopted a more measured approach, steadily rotating the strike. Australia reached 145-2 at lunch.

While Head’s aggressive innings ended with a catch at long-on, Sri Lanka also dismissed Marnus Labuschagne (20) via a sharp catch at slip. Smith, captaining in Pat Cummins’ absence, will look to build on this strong start for Australia, who are already qualified for the World Test Championship final against South Africa. The match continues.

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