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Steve Smith notches up 11,000 runs in Test cricket
Australia’s decorated batter Steve Smith has claimed a mammoth milestone in his distinguished career, completing 11,000 runs in Test cricket. Smith reached the 11,000 Test runs mark on day four of the ongoing second Test between Australia and South Africa in Gqeberha.
He becomes the third Australian after Ricky Ponting (13,378) and Allan Border (11,174) to achieve this record. Overall, he is the 12th player to accomplish this feat. Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar, who has (15,921) runs in Test cricket, leads the list. He is followed by England's great Joe Root, who sits second with (14,278) runs.
Meanwhile, Australia are in a difficult position in the second Test after being bowled out for 99 in their first innings, allowing South Africa to have a gigantic lead of 326 runs. Meanwhile, Australia are in a difficult position in the second Test after being bowled out for 99 in their first innings, allowing South Africa to have a gigantic lead of 326 runs.
Following Australia’s collapse, South Africa captain Temba Bavuma decided to enforce follow-on, putting Australia once again in a serious situation. As for Smith, he managed to score only 28 runs off 88 balls in the first innings after looking in discomfort for much of his innings.
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