Steve Smith passes Steve Waugh in Australia's Test run rankings
Steve Smith has surpassed Steve Waugh to become Australia's third-highest run-scorer in Test cricket. Smith's tally of 10,945 runs in 126 Tests now places him ahead of Waugh's 10,927 runs across 168 Tests.
Why it matters
Smith's achievement reflects his consistency and longevity in international cricket.
smith's record
smith's 10,945 runs came from 224 innings, compared to waugh's 10,927 runs in 260 innings.
waugh's legacy
waugh's career spanned 19 years, with his run tally achieved over 168 Tests.
Common questions
how many tests did steve smith play in?
smith played 126 Tests to reach his run total.
how many tests did steve waugh play in?
waugh played 168 Tests to accumulate his runs.
Sources
- Steve Smith leapfrogs Steve Waugh to become Australia's third-highest Test run-scorer Yahoo Sports · sports.yahoo.com
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