Australian batsman Steve Smith has become the fastest player to complete 8,000 runs in Test cricket. He accomplished this feat on the fourth day of the final and deciding match of the three test series against Pakistan. Smith completed 8,000 runs of his Test career, hitting a four against fast pitcher Hasan Ali.
Smith, 32, needed 151 innings from 85 tests to reach this figure. He beat Sri Lankan legends like Kumar Sangakkar and Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar in this matter. Sangakkara completed his 8,000 Test runs 12 years ago playing 152 innings. At the same time, Sachin scored 8,000 runs in 154 innings.
Smith is the 33rd batsman in the world and the seventh Australian batsman to have surpassed this figure in the Tests. Let us tell you that Smith started his career as a bowler with a broken leg. In 2010, he made his debut against Pakistan at Lord’s. Little by little he left his mark on the batting. Currently, he has become one of the best batsmen in Australia.
Steve Smith has scored 27 centuries in his Test career. His Test batting average is above 60. Currently, he gives stiff competition to England’s Joe Root, New Zealand’s Kane Williamson and India’s Virat Kohli for the best test batsmen.