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.

Australia’s batters have feasted on Sri Lanka’s bowling, racking up milestones and dominance on a rain-curtailed opening day of the first test in Galle.

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.

Steve Smith reached a landmark by scoring his 35th Test century and becoming the fourth Australian to surpass 10,000 Test runs. Former cricketer David Warner praised Smith's incredible determination and talent,

Australian cricketer Steve Smith passed 10,000 Test match runs on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, matching Kumar Sangakkara's record.

Australia wrapped up the first test against Sri Lanka with a session and a day to spare, handing the hosts their biggest defeat in test cricket.

Australia take 15 wickets on day four of the first Test in Galle to send Sri Lanka to defeat by an innings and 242 runs.