1 day ago · Steve Smith took his 197th catch in Test cricket on Thursday (February 6) against Sri Lanka, breaking an Australian record. On day one of the second Test between the sides in Galle, the hosts elected to bat first in opener Dimuth Karunaratne's 100th and final Test match .

1 day ago · SL Vs AUS, 2nd Test: Australia skipper Steve Smith has lauded the 'retiring' Sri Lanka opener Dimuth Karunaratne by calling him 'one of the most consistent openers for a long period of time'. The Modern Era Legend called Sri Lanka veteran's career 'great' and stated that even though it will be Dimuth Karunaratne's 100th and final Test, Australia will …

21 hours ago · "Steve Smith is on fire," Simon Katich said on Seven when Starc dismissed captain Dhananjaya de Silva for a duck. Sri Lanka then walked off for tea at 5-144 and the curse of a break continued. Dinesh Chandimal was stumped for 74 off the bowling of Matt Kuhnemann right after play resumed to make it 6-150.

5 days ago · In a heartfelt reflection following Australia’s first Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle, Steve Smith expressed his disbelief and gratitude at reaching the monumental milestone of 10,000 Test runs. The match, held at the Galle International Stadium, saw Smith etch his name among cricket’s elite with a performance that not only …

Jan 29, 2025 · 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. Scorecard: Check out all the live scores and ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Steve Smith dazzled on his way to an unbeaten 104 as Australia reached 330-2 on the opening day of the first Test in Galle. In doing so, he brought his average in Sri Lanka up to 62.75, meaning he now averages 50 or more in seven different countries – a joint record.

Jan 29, 2025 · Steve Smith became the 15th player to reach 10,000 Test runs, passing the mark on day one of Australia's clash with Sri Lanka in Galle. The 35-year-old headed into this series on 9,999 runs ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Steve Smith joins the elite 10,000-run club and scores his 35th Test century in the first Test against Sri Lanka, cementing his legacy as one of cricket’s modern greats. In the process, Smith also entered the record books for multiple …

Jan 29, 2025 · Australia's Steve Smith on Wednesday joined a select group of batsmen to reach 10 000 career test runs during the first morning of the opening test against Sri Lanka.

Jan 29, 2025 · Yet he has prevailed, with the milestone coming against Sri Lanka on day one in Galle. ... “Steve Smith with his quirks, you look at him bad and you think, ‘Nah, this guy can’t make 9000 ...