Steve Smith became the fourth Australian to reach 10,000 runs in Test cricket on Wednesday on the opening day against Sri Lanka. But a cruel twist of fate meant none of his family and friends were in attendance to see it live.

Steve Smith has written his name in the history books as only the fourth Australian to score 10,000 Test runs.

Steven Smith joined the elite club of batters to complete 10,000 runs in Test cricket on Wednesday on the first day of the opening Test in Galle. Smith came to Sri Lanka on 9999 runs after just missing the landmark at his home venue,

Batting maestro Steve Smith named three Australian stars who he feels can join him in the 10,000 Test runs chart after enlisting his name in the exclusive club. On the opening day of the first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka in Galle,

The 35-year-old, captaining the side in the absence of Pat Cummins, needed just one run in Galle to reach the milestone in Galle.

Australian cricket great Ian Healy believes that veteran batter Steve Smith can play international cricket until the age of 40 after watching his batting against Sri Lanka in Galle. Smith reached 10,000 Test runs milestone in the first innings at Galle where he also reached his 35th century in the format with a score of 141.

Steven Smith joined the elite club of batters to complete 10,000 runs in Test cricket on Wednesday, the first day of the opening Test in Galle. Watch this report for more details!