Steve Smith became the 15th member of test cricket's 10,000-run club as he and opener Usman Khawaja smashed hundreds to help Australia rack up 330 for two on the opening day of the first test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Wednesday.

Australia stand-in skipper Steve Smith reached the prestigious 10,000-run mark in Test cricket during a match against Sri Lanka at Galle. He is the 15th player and fourth Australian to achieve this. Smith reached this milestone with an innings that underscored Australia's strong start after winning the toss.

Australia stand-in captain Steven Smith advised his teammates, who hold minimal experience in the sub-continent to be "proactive" against Sri Lankan spinners in Galle. The challenge of playing in the subcontinent often revolves around whether the ball will spin or stay straight when it reaches the batter.

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.

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.

Skipper Steve Smith crossed a milestone 10,000 runs in Test cricket as Australia reached 145-2 at lunch on day one of the first match against Sri Lanka. He became the 15th batsman to 10,000 Test runs and only the fourth Australian to achieve the feat after Allan Border,