Steve Smith smashed a century on the first day of the Test series against Sri Lanka, marking the milestone of 10,000 runs in Test cricket.

Former Australia cricketer David Warner praised Steve Smith for his sensational work ethic after his marvellous hundred against Sri Lanka during Day 1 of the first Test in Galle.

Sam Konstas's was questioned by a legend as Travis Head, Usman Khawaja and Travis Head were all beneficiaries of Sri Lankan blunders. Here are the quick hits from day one of the first Test in Galle.

Here are the highlights of Day 1 of the first Test match between Australia and Sri Lanka played at the Galle International Stadium, Galle on Wednesday, January 29. ( More Cricket News)

Steve Smith scored his 10,000th test run to put him in elite cricket company and Australia was 145-2 after winning the toss and batting Wednesday in the first test against Sri Lanka. Smith needed only one run Wednesday to achieve the milestone,

The rainy weather conditions have given Australia a selection problem for the opening test against Sri Lanka starting Wednesday, although one thing seems certain: Travis Head will open the batting.

Steve Smith scored a century on Day 1 of the Test series opener against Sri Lanka while also completing 10,000 runs in the longest format of the game.

Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja kick off the Test series in Sri Lanka with unbeaten centuries on day one in Galle.

Steve Smith hit his 35th Test century against Sri Lanka in Galle. He has been fantastic with the bat alongside Usman Khawaja and is also leading the side in Pat Cummins' absence. Sri Lanka meanwhile looked clueless as all their efforts have gone in vain so far.

Cricket fans and commentators have savaged the 'pathetic' and 'embarrassing' tactics that Sri Lanka resorted to on the opening day of the first Test against Australia. Steve Smith (104 not out) and Usman Khawaja (147 not out) piled on the runs after Australia won the toss on a flat pitch,

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