Steve Smith joins an elite group of Australian cricketers by reaching 10,000 Test runs. Australia enjoys a strong start to the innings, reaching 2-145 at lunch with Khawaja and Smith at the crease.
Steve Smith achieved a remarkable milestone, becoming the fourth Australia n cricketer to reach 10,000 Test runs. He accomplished this feat with a single into the leg side from the first ball of his innings, receiving a modest acknowledgment from the crowd before continuing his innings. Smith now joins an elite group of Australia n greats, including Allan Border, Steve Waugh, and Ricky Ponting, who have reached this prestigious milestone.
This achievement came amidst a productive session for Australia, reaching 2-145 at lunch.Adding to Sri Lanka's woes, Usman Khawaja was given a reprieve on 54 when an edge was dropped at first slip. The reprieve proved costly for Sri Lanka, as Khawaja continued to build his innings. Marvellous bowling from Jeffrey Vandersay saw him take the wicket of Marnus Labuschagne, who edged an excellent delivery to de Silva at first slip. Labuschagne's disappointment was clear as he trudged off, leaving Australia in a strong position with Khawaja and Smith at the crease.Khawaja, renowned for his prowess in the subcontinent, has been navigating these conditions with precision, late hitting and an astute understanding of the game. This innings was particularly significant for Khawaja, considering his previous average of 28 in Sri Lanka. The session also marked a special moment for Adam Collins, a respected Australian broadcaster, as he called his first Australian Test match on Australian television. Collins, known for his contributions to SEN Radio and his global commentary work, brought his insightful analysis to the world feed. As the session progressed, Sri Lanka's bowlers, particularly Vandersay, showed glimpses of penetrating the Australian batting order with spin. Vandersay's leg-spin proved troublesome for Labuschagne, who was completely bamboozled by a delivery that drifted towards the leg side and fizzled past his bat. The pitch, too, started to show signs of turn, adding another dimension to the contest
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