Twitter reacts as Rory Burns scores a resilient century against Australia

08/02/2019

Rory Burns played perfect Test cricket in the Ashes by scoring glorious 125 runs to put the Aussies under the pump. His century not only helped England get close to Australia's first innings total but also put the game in an interesting situation. Twitterati couldn't have enough of it.

What a play tonight!!

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 ... #Ashes
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) August 2, 2019

He burns Australia into ashes!!

Rory Burns ... That’s what you call a Proper Test match hundred ... Incredible mentality & technique shown ... An #Ashes centurion ... 👍
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) August 2, 2019

Whadaa player!!

Rory Burns 53* (28y-341d) is the youngest English opener to score a fifty in an #Ashes Test match, since Alastair Cook's 65 at Brisbane in November 2013, then aged 28y-334d.#EngvsAus #EngvAus
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) August 2, 2019

It's all Roaring Rury show!!

England at a totally comfortable position. Australia need a shower of wickets to make a comeback in this game #Ashes
— Aniket Nandanwar (@Aniket_DN) August 2, 2019

Look's like everything is on England's side now!!

I tend to wait till the Test is finished before commenting on such things. https://t.co/JZlXMVz0Cf
— Dean Jones AM (@ProfDeano) August 2, 2019

Hope England's made it!!

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) August 2, 2019

If Ashes is a script, then Rory Burns is a fine character in it!!

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

As far as endorsements go... #Ashes
— Vithushan Ehantharajah (@Vitu_E) August 2, 2019

Special century for Burns!

Well played Burns! Maiden ton must be a sweet feeling and if it comes in the #Ashes, even better! He looks a serious Test special👏
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) August 2, 2019

He made it look easy!!

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) August 2, 2019

Yet to watch the remaining show!!