Virat Kohli was not mentioned in the conversation as former Australia captain Ricky Pon000ting debated who could be the "best player of this generation." The Aussie legend sided with Steve Smith just moments after he reached the milestone of 10,

Ricky Ponting and Steve Smith (Source: Jason McCawley - CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images and ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via Getty Images) recently advanced into the elusive list of cricketers with 10,

Steve Smith entered the prestigious list of players with 10,000 Test runs, a feat only achieved by 14 other cricketers in world cricket before the Australian legend. Smith achieved the monumental feat during Day 1 of the ongoing Australia vs Sri Lanka Test at Galle on January 29 (Wednesday).

Steve Smith completed his 10,000 Test runs during the Australia vs Sri Lanka 1st Test match at Galle International Stadium in Galle.