Twitter reacts as Rory Burns scores a resilient century against Australia

This is Test Cricket at its finest ... Patience,dedication,hard work from both teams & a magnificent atmosphere ... Get the feeling this Test is going to be an Arse nipper ...

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan)

Rory Burns ... That’s what you call a Proper Test match hundred ... Incredible mentality & technique shown ... An centurion ... 👍

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan)

Rory Burns 53* (28y-341d) is the youngest English opener to score a fifty in an Test match, since Alastair Cook's 65 at Brisbane in November 2013, then aged 28y-334d.

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman)

England at a totally comfortable position. Australia need a shower of wickets to make a comeback in this game

— Aniket Nandanwar (@Aniket_DN)

I tend to wait till the Test is finished before commenting on such things.

— Dean Jones AM (@ProfDeano)

England played very high quality limited overs cricket to win a World Cup. Now they are playing quality test cricket to inch ahead in the Ashes. Need another 150-175 though since they have to bat last on a track that is keeping a bit low occasionally.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)

Steve Waugh has just said Rory Burns showed a lot of character.



As far as endorsements go...

— Vithushan Ehantharajah (@Vitu_E)

Well played Burns! Maiden ton must be a sweet feeling and if it comes in the , even better! He looks a serious Test special👏

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh)

Fine century by Burns. Technically unorthodox, but has all other virtues which make for a Test batsman. He’s keeping England ahead so far, but though Aus don’t lead by much now, pretty much in the game. Couple of quick wickets, and match opens up

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah)

Well played Rory Burns. Proper Test century. 👏

— Jonathan Agnew (@Aggerscricket)