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In a significant milestone for Australian Cricket, Steve Smith The group of elite batters that scored more than 10,000 races in the test cryket has joined. This achievement was achieved on Wednesday (January 29, 2025) during the First trial match against Sri Lanka in Gallewhere Smith’s performance helped solidify his place among the legends of the game.
Steve Smith’s trip to 10,000 tests
Smith reached this remarkable milestone after a long wait, since he had previously been stranded in 9,999 races. His promotion to the 10,000 racing club is a testimony of its exceptional talent and determination. At 35, Smith has been a fundamental figure in the Australian Cricket, known for his unorthodox batting style and his capacity for mental recovery.
The 35 -year -old has noted his careers to an average of more than 55 years, with Kumar Sangakkara Being the only batter with more than 10,000 test executions to show off a higher average (57.40). It also became the fifth fastest player for tickets to reach the milestone of 10,000 races, achieving the feat in 205 tickets. Compared, Brian Lara, Sachin Tendulkar and Sangakkara reached the brand in 195 tickets.
The elite Australian quartet
With Smith’s achievement, three other distinguished Australian Crickets that have also crossed the 10,000 racing threshold:
Ricky Ponting: The former captain has the record of the greatest amount of races scored by an Australian in the test cryket with 13,378 races, along with 41 centuries to his name. Ponting was fundamental in Australia’s domain in the early 2000s.
Steve Waugh: Another legendary figure, Waugh scored 10,927 races during his illustrious career. It is celebrated not only for its batting skill but also for its leadership during one of the most successful times of Australia.
Allan Border: The first Australian to reach the 10,000 -racing brand, Border accumulated 11,174 races and played a crucial role in Australia’s transformation into a Crick power.
Importance of the milestone
Getting to 10,000 races is a prestigious achievement in the trial cricket, highlighting the ability and longevity of a player in sport. In general, 15 players worldwide have reached this milestone, so Smith’s entry into this exclusive club solidifies his legacy as one of the greats of the game.
