#Ashtag - Daily social wrap
First up, the Australians had something to cheer about in the morning.
Root falls for the trap and the Aussies finally break the partnership: https://t.co/osnYPjcpzQ #Ashes pic.twitter.com/v9BkmJbZDH
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 28, 2017
But there was only one hero of the day.
Well played Alastair 👨🍳. You beauty @englandcricket #ashes #cook
— Isa Guha (@isaguha) December 28, 2017
Amazing Alistar Cook!!! What picture of concentration. So impressed, how much longer can he bat? Or should I say how much longer can Anderson hang around #Ashes
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) December 28, 2017
This time, the England fans were on their feet and showing their love.
A standing ovation for Cook's epic! https://t.co/osnYPjcpzQ #Ashes pic.twitter.com/Fbv3W5VACx
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 28, 2017
What a day with the best fans in the world! @TheBarmyArmy @bbctms @btsportcricket #Ashes #cook #daddyhundred #goat pic.twitter.com/jq68RriGgG
— Varun Chopra (@vchops06) December 28, 2017
Moments to cherish for Alastair Cook after a rough start to the series.
The moment Alastair Cook reached his double century...
— Test Match Special (@bbctms) December 28, 2017
👏 #Ashes #bbccricket pic.twitter.com/cbzhoE9yub
Here are some of the milestones that Cook crossed on his way to a record double-ton.
Not every day you go past Jayawardene, Chanderpaul and Lara in one in innings.
— Brett Simba 🦁 (@BrettSimtba) December 28, 2017
Alastair Cook, in this one innings, has moved from 9th to 6th in highest run-getters list. He went past Jayawardene, Chanderpaul and Lara. #Ashes
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) December 28, 2017
Just another example of how massive this innings from Cook is.
This is now Cook's highest score against Australia, passing his previous best of 235 not out in Brisbane in 2010.
— Test Match Special (@bbctms) December 28, 2017
Cook, having started the innings with only 83 runs in the series, is now England's leading run scorer in the series. #Ashes #bbccricket pic.twitter.com/qqDJrS1fX8
Is he also the nicest man in cricket?
Coming off the MCG today Alistair Cook gave me the impression of Roger Federer .
— Rodney Hogg (@RMHogg) December 28, 2017
Such a humble, modest , shy champion.
#SpiritOfCricket
...a well deserved handshake from the Aussie skipper. #Ashes #bbccricket pic.twitter.com/qQ9USgnfIB
— Test Match Special (@bbctms) December 28, 2017
Stuart Broad also contributed with a handy half-century, but his dismissal could be talked about for days.
It was given out on the field, but what's your call? #CloseMatters#Ashes @Gillette pic.twitter.com/Pqctz8CT4n
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 28, 2017
Broad’s reaction to Cook reaching 200 too would be just as appreciated.
Loved @StuartBroad8 reaction to Cooky's 200.....quality #AUSvENG #Ashes
— James Foster (@JamesFoster07) December 28, 2017
Great to see Broad's celebration when Cook got his 200. Not just his excitement, but also letting him have a moment rather than rushing over to make sure he was in the photos etc. Not overly common anymore.
— Jim Allenby (@jimallenby) December 28, 2017
And finally, here's what we can look forward to on Day 4.
If Alastair Cook remains unbeaten and James Anderson gets dismissed tomorrow, Alastair Cook's score will be the highest ever by a player Carrying the bat.
— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) December 28, 2017
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