Batting maestro Steve Smith named three Australian stars who he feels can join him in the 10,000 Test runs chart after enlisting his name in the exclusive club.

Seasoned batter Steve Smith on Wednesday became the fourth Australian batter and 15th overall in the history of cricket to make 10,000 runs in Test cricket, reaching the milestone during the first Test against Sri Lanka at 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,

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.

Opener Usman Khawaja's first double century and a ton on debut by Josh Inglis helped Australia to 654-6 declared on day two of the first match against Sri Lanka on Thursday. The 38-year-old struck his 16th Test ton on day one and resumed on 147 before becoming the first Australian batsman to make a double ton in Sri Lanka.