Australia’s legendary batsman Steve Smith once again missed the mark by coming very close to history. In the Sydney Test, Smith had a golden opportunity to complete 10,000 Test runs, but he fell just 1 run short. After being out after scoring 33 runs in the first innings and just 4 runs in the second innings, Smith’s Test career now stopped at 9999 runs.
By coming close to missing this rare feat, Smith’s name has been added to a unique record in cricket history. He has become only the second batsman in the world to be dismissed on 9999 Test runs.
Mahela included in the rare list along with Jayawardene.
The first name in this list is that of the great Sri Lankan batsman Mahela Jayawardene.
- In 2011: Jayawardene was run out on 15 runs in the 209th innings against South Africa.
- At that time he was also just 1 run away from 10,000 Test runs.
- However, he later achieved this feat and ended his career with 11,814 Test runs.
This misfortune of Smith has become a unique incident in the history of cricket.
Famous Krishna’s historical wicket
During the Sydney Test, Indian fast bowler Prasidh Krishna made a unique record by dismissing Steve Smith.
- Prasidh Krishna: Became the first bowler in the world to dismiss a batsman for 9999 runs.
- Jayawardene was run out on 9999, which was executed by Jacques Kallis.
Smith’s dismissal: How did this historic moment happen?
- 10th over of the innings: Indian bowler Prasidh Krishna bowled a bouncer on the last ball of the over.
- Steve Smith tried to defend the ball by going outside the off stump while shuffling.
- The ball went towards gully, where Yashasvi Jaiswal took a brilliant catch.
- Smith looked quite disappointed after getting out, as he was just 1 run away from the milestone of 10,000 runs.
Waiting for Sri Lanka tour to become 10 Hazari
Steve Smith will now wait for the Sri Lanka tour to complete 10,000 runs.
- Australia will play two Test matches in Sri Lanka after finishing the series against India.
- Smith needs just 1 run to reach this historic milestone, which he can achieve in Sri Lanka.
Smith’s career and achievement of 10,000 runs
Steve Smith’s Test career is one of the most brilliant careers in cricket history.
- His 9999 runs include centuries, amazing batting technique, and innings played in difficult conditions.
- Achieving the milestone of 10,000 Test runs is like joining the club of cricket’s greatest batsmen.
