Kumar Sangakkara passes runs milestone

Sri Lanka batsman Kumar Sangakkara became the 11th cricketer to pass 10,000 career Test runs on the opening day of the second Test against Australia in Melbourne.

The 35-year-old former captain hit a cover drive for four off the bowling of Mitchell Johnson in the last over before lunch to reach the milestone.

He was eventually dismissed for 58 by Johnson as Sri Lanka reached only 156.

In reply Australia were in a strong position at close of play on 150-3.

Sangakkara, who has an average of more than 55 runs, has reached the 10,000-run mark in 195 innings during a career spanning 115 Tests.

The only other Sri Lankan to have made more than 10,000 Test runs is Mahela Jayawardene who has 10,674 runs.