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Steve Smith Smashes 10,000 Runs: More Elite Than a Bucket of KFC!

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Cricket legend Steve Smith enters the 10,000 run club, joining a super exclusive squad of batting giants!

In a thrilling encounter against Sri Lanka, Australian cricket maestro Steve Smith achieved a historic milestone that has cricket enthusiasts buzzing with excitement: he scored his 10,000th Test run! This monumental feat makes him the 15th player in the history of Test cricket and the fourth Australian to join this prestigious club. Fans and players alike erupted with joy at the Galle Stadium as Smith finally crossed the line many thought he would reach long ago, and the moment was nothing short of exhilarating.

Scoring his milestone run has set Steve Smith apart as a player of extraordinary skill and tenacity. He’s not only a run-machine but he's also the second-fastest Australian to reach this mark! His batting technique, often critiqued yet highly effective, has propelled him into legends' company. Cricket experts have long debated his unorthodox style, but it seems that in the world of cricket, results are all that matter, and Smith has delivered in spades. The legendary Sachin Tendulkar's records were not safe, as Smith has already started making a significant impact on the record books.

The cricketing world is in awe as the records shattered by Steve only seem to increase in number, proving that he isn't just in the game to play; he's here to create history! Fielding and batting stalwarts, such as Brian Lara, can feel the heat—Smith is hot on their heels, ready to rewrite the history of the game. Indian cricket fans can't help but wonder what this means for their star players, who now have a new benchmark to aspire towards, as even Virat Kohli is pushed to set his goals even higher!

In true cricketing spirit, the moment was celebrated not only by Australians but by fans worldwide. As he adds another chapter to his already illustrious career, it’s clear that Smith's journey to 10,000 runs is just the beginning. With his tenacity and the ability to thrive under pressure, who knows what other records he will break? Perhaps one more record could be the highest number of sandwiches consumed during a match – if only they would let him munch on those mid-innings!

Did you know that Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for the most Test runs with a whopping 15,921 runs? Furthermore, only two other players have scored over 12,000 runs alongside Tendulkar and Smith, namely Ricky Ponting and Jack Hobbs. Cricket fans worldwide are glued to their screens, wondering where Smith's name will land in the history of cricket as he continues on this exhilarating journey!

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Steve Smith joins 10000 club in Sri Lanka (ICC Cricket)

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Steve Smith joins 10000 Test runs club in Sri Lanka: Complete list of ... (Times of India)

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