India, Jan. 3 -- On this day in 2003, during the fifth Ashes Test against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Australian captain Steve Waugh achieved a significant career milestone by becoming only the third player in history to surpass 10,000 runs in Test cricket. He joined India's Sunil Gavaskar and fellow Australian Allan Border in this exclusive club.

The day's play culminated in dramatic fashion. Facing the final ball of the day, Waugh drove Richard Dawson through the covers for a boundary, bringing up his century off 130 balls. This innings was notable not only for its significance but also for its brisk pace, as Waugh was known for his typically patient and gritty batting style. The SCG crowd erupted in celebration, acknow...