Steve Smith Overtakes Australia Legend Steve Waugh In Massive Test Record
Steve Smith has added another milestone to his remarkable Test career, moving into third place on Australia's all-time run-scoring list during the opening Test against South Africa in Durban. Although the Australian batsman managed just 25 runs in the first innings, his contribution was enough to take him past former captain Steve Waugh. Smith entered the match with 10,920 runs from 125 Tests, needing only eight more to overtake Waugh.
His innings took his career tally to 10,945, moving him ahead of Waugh's 10,927 runs accumulated across 168 matches. Smith Joins Australia's Test Cricket Elite…
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