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[Buzz]

then Anderson unleashes an immaculate cover-driven four, as if he momentarily thinks he's David Gower. A single takes him to 12, while Cook dabs a single to fine leg to reduce the deficit to 40.

The BBC, really just haven't got it. Anderson is the White Lara.

Anderson is out 11.39

I make Pep's the winner...

[peplow]

Woohoo pat on the back for me!!

[Buzz]

Cooking with gas. That's his best shot yet, striding out to meet Amir's latest delivery and cream a cover drive away for four. Gower purrs appreciatively, and Holding points out that Cook doesn't bother walking down the wicket to punch gloves or any such nonsense, but simply turns and takes his place in the crease. "He is in his own zone," says Holding.

I like the old punching gloves nonsense - plus it originated in the Windies... But who am I to ague with the very great and most reviered "The Bowling's" Holding...

[Tumo]

Shot of the day that was. Glorious cover drive. When Cook is driving the ball well you know he's found some confidence. Deserved his 50, worked really hard this innings for it.

[eaowbear]

Sounds similar to the 'last chance saloon' Strauss/Collingwood knocks when their places were under the upmost scrutiny so hats off to Cook

[roco]

Hopefully he can kick on like they did after the last chance saloon

[SillyShilly]

Ton up! Can he make it to 150??!!!

[Buzz]

Nice shot to reach his ton!

[tommo256]

Form is temporary, class is permanent comes to mind.

[mars]

Top innings from Alistair Cook, well done!

[Buzz]

Eng floating up the creak at the moment... 8 down.
Well bowled to the chucker

[SillyShilly]

Chucker strikes again!

[Cover_Drive]

Err why is he being calle a "chucker"? Mind you ICC have cleared him and his elbow bends below 15 Degrees

[PM7]

Fairplay to Pakistan, after all the crap they have been through Id love to seem them nick it tommorow.

[ianbuchanan]

pakistan played well, but my money is still on england!!!!