After cracking a century in the first innings, Smith expertly manoeuvred the fielders and rotated the bowlers, refusing to let Sri Lanka’s batters settle in the middle — he treats captaincy in the subcontinent like a chess game.

Steve Smith ended with a score of 141 in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium, Galle. Australia resumed Day 2 on on 330/2 after 81.1 overs were possible yesterday.

Steven Smith backed Usman Khawaja for Australia's Ashes opening spot after his stunning double century against Sri Lanka, praising the veteran batter's resilience and form as Australia fine-tunes preparations for the World Test Championship Final.

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.

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 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 has revealed he won't be able to throw during the first cricket Test against Sri Lanka due to the elbow injury he recently suffered in the BBL. There was some concern that Smith wouldn't be able to play in Galle after injuring his right elbow while throwing the ball during a game for the Sydney Sixers earlier this month.