Cook ton gives England command

Jan 05, 2011

James Anderson was bowled by Peter Siddle early on the third morning•Getty Images

Alastair Cook was in total command as he continued his epic series •Getty Images

Michael Beer finally picked up his first Test wicket when he had Paul Collingwood caught•Getty Images

Eventually, Cook was caught at gully by Michael Hussey for 189•Getty Images

Australia thought they had Ian Bell out caught off an inside edge but, despite a noise, the decision was overturned on review•Getty Images

Aleem Dar kept things light-hearted when he pretended to run Matt Prior out after the bowler Shane Watson accidentally lost the ball during his run-up•Associated Press

Siddle was happy to have made the early breakthrough•Getty Images

The Australians hoped Phillip Hughes had caught Alastair Cook, but replays showed the ball had touched the ground•Getty Images

It was Jane McGrath Day at the SCG, and the prime minister Julia Gillard was on hand to lend her support to Glenn McGrath•Getty Images

Shane Watson picked up Cook and was one of the most consistent members of Australia's attack•Getty Images

Steven Smith dropped a return chance off Bell•Associated Press

Prior reached a half-century and by stumps, England's lead was 208•Getty Images

Cook celebrated his third hundred of the series•Getty Images

The runs kept coming for Cook•AFP

Ian Bell's serene form continued as he progressed past another half-century•Getty Images

Bell was thrilled to reach his first Ashes century•AFP