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Steve Smith Creates Record; Equals Rohit Sharma In Centuries Across Formats

Anurag Dasgupta

Steve Smith equals Rohit Sharma [Source: AP Photo] Steve Smith equals Rohit Sharma [Source: AP Photo]

Steve Smith, the Australian run-machine continued his majestic run of form as the Australian keeper smashed his 36th Test century on Friday and tormented the Sri Lankan bowlers with his excellent batting on a not so easy batting surface. With this terrific hundred, Smith equalled Rahul Dravid and Joe Root (36 hundreds each) in Tests.

He needs 6 more centuries to surpass the legendary Rickey Ponting to become the batter with the most Test tons by an Aussie player.

Also, with his recent three-figure mark, he equalled India skipper, Rohit Sharma. Both the batters now have 48 centuries across formats (Tests, ODIs and T20Is). In the players who are currently active, Virat Kohli stands head and shoulders above everyone else as the former skipper has 81 centuries across formats. Smith, has 36 centuries in Tests and 12 in ODIs, while Rohit has 12 in Tests, 31 in ODIs and 5 in T20Is.

This was his 4th Test century in 5 Tests, showcasing his dominance in the game's longest format. He is also the fastest player amongst the Fab-4 (Kohli, Root, Williamson and Kohli) to reach the 36 Test ton milestone. Smith also has the most Test centuries for Australia in Asia.

Hundreds in both the Tests Vs Sri Lanka.

Smith has been in terrific form in the series as he blasted a brilliant. ton in the first Test as well He continued the good work on a slightly difficult surface in the second Test as wickets tumbled at one end, but Smith, alongside Alex Carey resurrected the Australian innings.

He survived an early lbw call during the innings, but that was the only delivery where he was troubled as the stand-in captain made a mockery of the Sri Lankan bowlers with his brilliance with the bat.