Vaughan lauded Smith's unorthodox batting style and ability to adapt. "I would argue that he is the best modern-day Test match player. I think he is the best problem solver," he told Fox Sports. He added, "He has a quirky technique but he just seems to be able to pick the ball out of the bowler's hand quicker than most."

David Warner heaped praise on after the latter registered his 35th Test century on Day 1 of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. The stand-in Australia skipper went past iconic cricketers,

Former cricketer David Warner on Wednesday showered praise on top Australia batter Steve Smith and called him an "amazing" cricket player.Smith made history on Wednesday, scoring his 35th Test century and also becoming only the fourth Australia batter to touch the 10,