In 2016, he appeared clueless against spin at the venue. Almost nine years on, he disrupted spin with a wide range of shots

Steve Smith became the 15th member of test cricket's 10,000-run club as he and opener Usman Khawaja smashed hundreds to help Australia rack up 330 for two on the opening day of the first test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Wednesday.

Stand-in captain Steven Smith scored his 10,000th Test run before completing the momentous occasion with a majestic century, while Usman Khawaja reached his 16th ton as Australia were rewarded for an aggressive approach against a spin-heavy Sri Lanka attack on a slow Galle surface.

Australia 330 for 2 (Khawaja 147*, Smith 104*, Head 57, Vandersay 1-93) vs Sri Lanka Stand-in captain Steven Smith scored his 10,000th Test run before completing the momentous occasion with a majestic century,