In the modern era, one of them was between Australia's Steve Smith and former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. The 11-year-long battle ended with the Adelaide pink ball Test last December, after which the Indian announced his retirement from international cricket.

Australia batter Steve Smith passes the 10,000-run mark in Test cricket during the first day of his side's opening match in Sri Lanka.

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.

Australia's Steve Smith joined a select group of batsmen to reach 10,000 Test runs on Wednesday during the first morning of the opening Test against Sri Lanka. Smith joined fellow Australians Ricky Ponting,

Steve Smith’s batting average of 56.33 is the second-best amongst the 15 batters in the 10K Club. Only Kumar Sangakkara with an average of 57.4 is higher than Smith

Australian cricketer Steve Smith passed 10,000 Test match runs on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, matching Kumar Sangakkara's record.

Steve Smith reached a landmark by scoring his 35th Test century and becoming the fourth Australian to surpass 10,000 Test runs. Former cricketer David Warner praised Smith's incredible determination and talent,

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

Steve Smith becomes fourth Australian and only 15th player in history to reach 10,000 Test runs; Australia in commanding position on 330-2 at stumps on day one in Galle after Smith (104 not out) and U

Steve Smith yesterday scored his 10,000th Test run to put him in elite cricket company as Australia were 145-2 after winning the toss and batting in the first Test against Sri Lanka. Smith needed only one run to achieve the milestone, and he was 2 not out at lunch along with opener Usman Khawaja, who was unbeaten on 65.

Spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has praised Steve Smith for a "genius" move against Sri Lanka but brushed off suggestions the Aussie skipper batted too long in the first innings after rain washed out most of Friday's play.

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,