Cook double-century sets new MCG benchmark

England double-centurion Alastair Cook set a new record for the highest score by a visiting player at the MCG, passing Viv Richards' 208

[@PaulabJohnson]

One of the most technically proficient English batsmen ever. He's sorely missed now.

[@andrewwright4195]

What about Kevin peteirson

[@PaulabJohnson]

@@andrewwright4195 another great batsman although I suppose technically you could argue that he's not English. Loved KP's aggressive style, especially in the Ashes- just not sure he was as technically adept as Cook but KP was certainly more exciting to watch

[@andrewwright4195]

@PaulabJohnson I agree look how poor we are are bowling today 😢 was so easy for Australia

[@Greenybull]

I can watch that straight drive all day long

[@subashanuruddha6812]

Then you might watch sanga's one through out a year

[@willlong4258]

Ikr

[@tomscfc7613]

Which one

[@santub4240]

nick-w the back foot one?

[@SaleemKhan-cb7mf]

Tendulker wa s a boss of that straight drive

[@DC-zi6se]

244 at MCG, also not out and that too for an opener and that too carrying the bat through the innings. Probably one of the best innings ever.

[@ket_wav1013]

Not to take away from the innings but that pitch was an absolute highway

[@nothinnonthing6951]

There is 28 times that an opener has carried his bat and made 200+ in test cricket. Not to mention that this was a draw and the flattest pitch of all time.

[@Peter.Parker.]

@@nothinnonthing6951 then clearly you haven't been to India

[@caleb-mo2lk]

@@nothinnonthing6951 2nd highest score of all time for carrying the bat. Quite down.

[@jasonnewstead3174]

@@ket_wav1013 flat pitch or not, as an Australian, I absolutely love seeing the Australian bowlers getting smashed. I love seeing the Australian team demoralised lol.

[@That_Random_Bloke]

1:42 “Alistair Cook fights back!!!! He finds form!!!” I love that call

[@duffy4226]

Yeaaa!!!

[@debashis169]

Yepp🔥💥

[@Hruhfuhriurfh]

Love how broad is absolutely chuffed for him when he hits the double ton

[@duffy4226]

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[@tanishqgubbi7287]

@@duffy4226 a

[@otumoetaipat]

I watched him get the 200. I've never seen such intelligent and calm batting. I was sitting in the AFL members stand (i'm a kiwi), and we were all blown away by the grace of the man.

[@suvamdas8738]

A batsman with so much determination,ohh man just loved to watching him..always be my favorite batsman.all the way love from India🇮🇳

[@abhishekmondal5798]

Alastair Cook is really one of the most legendary test batsman ever seen and will be ever to break Sachin record at very young age of 10000 runs

[@grnop8797]

I am a big sachin fan of myself but he would have break his centuries record too he hitted 33 centuries and got retired at just 32 Or 33 .।।

[@MdWaqarMoid]

'Never Write off The Greatest Englishman to have ever played the game'

[@duffy4226]

Not sure about that but he was one of the best to play game only in test

[@willlong4258]

When Cook is driving early: *Chuckles* I'm in danger

[@duffy4226]

Didint think I would see this meme here but ye

[@abnerimmanuelcarlos]

When cook reached his 200 in Gabba during 2010-11 Ashes series, England were 432-1 Now they are 412-8 in this MCG test shows how Dominant English Top order were during 2008-2013 Ashes Series'

[@spptube]

That's how you cook a delicious double hundred at the MCG.

[@karandeepsingh7815]

Brought up every milestone with a boundary

[@duffy4226]

Yea

[@samcaddy8544]

0:22 you're welcome

[@phenomenalone2509]

Thnx

[@DD-to7du]

Hats off to the greatest batsman of all the time in test format.. if he wouldn't have retired so early then he might have broken SACHIN TENDULKAR's record of 15k+ runs in tests.... You will always be remembered by the world...KUDOS👏👏👏👏

[@duffy4226]

yea

[@rohanhegde9431]

Might be...but Sachin batting was Heaven to watch....

[@deepadoshi434]

@@rohanhegde9431 Bro why so obsessed about Sachin See Cook's his shots in this innings Bestest Ever

[@kartiksharma7775]

@@rohanhegde9431 lefties are much pleasurable to watch in tests mate.

[@nitin8063]

Nope bro 2 years ago before retirement he was in bad form n he blocked place of new comers so retired with respect

[@jackbarker8267]

1:09 bit late with the reaction there mate

[@alxqi5310]

Jack Barker lol

[@lesliefernandes7164]

Alistar Cook Straight Drives 0:22 1:02 1:29 2:05 2:13 3:21

[@Banzybanz]

Should still be playing for England. I see no reason for that flog Jason Roy to be in the team, what a waste of a cap.

[@antoniegriezmannfan796]

Yhaaaaa Roy is just odi opener

[@cookiedough5055]

Anime Banz you said it mate

[@caesarthespicy7144]

Clearly England agree with you, they chucked him out pretty quick and I think Sibley and Crawley are pretty good. Roy’s class in short formats though.

[@rubiksmasters6700]

@@caesarthespicy7144 Yep, I agree. Roy's only decent innings was that 82 against Ireland. Sibley and Burns as the opening pair could be great.

[@RBenjo21]

Roy deserved a proper go in the middle order. Where he actually bats for Surrey.

[@saktimayamohapatra1623]

I had a childhood dream to purchasing the same which ACook had at that time.

[@frankmorrish8998]

When you consider the bowlers, the support he had (minimal) the strokes he used, the form he had been before, the series position - already lost - and that he was an opener, and he carried his bat, this is probably one of the best innings ever.

[@swaroopsarru5825]

Those straight drives....just class class class act

[@ac2244]

I remember watching this late at night during Christmas. Feels like a life time ago now! 😂

[@cskothari4628]

Jab tak Sir, Alaister Cook thei apne Career me, tab tak Australians ke liye lohe ke chane chabane jesa tha unse mukabla karna & jitne ke chance 60% to 70% tak thei

[@akashsrivastava841]

Its pleasure to watch such a gentleman , by the way big fan long way from india.

[@That_Random_Bloke]

Well said Akash

[@piyushsopory5817]

One of the best openers in test cricket

[@yashrajsingh5199]

Never underestimate a champion .well played Alastair.

[@gd6576]

For those of you who watched this live, you knew where this series was going. KP, Trott. They brought it.

[@harshvardhanharsh805]

Yay! I was the 200th like for Cook's 200 😀

[@headbumpoo4960]

lol

[@haiderrajput8746]

He was my childhood favourite ❤ He used to perform in every part of world 🌍 ,in any condition We miss you CHEF ! 💞

[@saktimayamohapatra1623]

After Ganguli, he has the best cut shot capability, I have ever seen and similarly his sraight drive is nearly equivalent to Sachin.

[@rudranilchakraborty5981]

The Way Cook Dominated Aussies In Aus Is Just A Different Satisfaction To Watch..What A Player.. 👑🗿

[@kashyapavijit7392]

AUSTRALIA🇦🇺 crushed the Cook and his cooking staff(England) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 4-0 in this 2017/18 Ashes.

[@That_Random_Bloke]

Root was the captain but you’re quite right it was a crushing defeat. Although compared to the current series…🤦🏼‍♂️

[@hadleytunstall4986]

Was an absolute pleasure to watch this innings live at the Mcg. England fans bouncing for the goat

[@aks5615]

Hes better and bigger version of ganguly

[@versatileshaz7413]

That cover drive at 0:15 was just mesmerizing

[@robertmason6366]

Boy we miss him. Thanks for the memories Cooky!!

[@petnut9586]

Nvm, might have to delete my previous comment, my apologies

[@lingolarker9318]

How England could do with an Alastair Cook of 2010 to 2013 vintage now😏

[@antoniegriezmannfan796]

Now these new england team collapsing by ausis root worst captaincy and england missing there opening batsman's badly

[@HelloMyNamesNino]

That’s not the Queen’s English you’ve written there, is it old chap? 😂 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@furdiebant]

Barmy Army in fine form in the Melbourne Cricket Graveyard!!!

[@ShaanBlog]

Myself a left handed batsman and i always follow cook sir style.. how he plays..❤️😍.. but main thing i always get scold to play in this style.. because this playing style is only for test.. or maybe in limited overs not for 5 or 20 overs match..😅😅

[@ShaanBlog]

Listen dude.... Don't underestimate okay... Whatever people or anyone wants to learn may be your friend mates etc etc.. give them positive thinking or if you don't just my opinion to keep your mouth close.. you know what,your type of mentality people thinks by dominating others or making fun of a person makes yourself popular and good image in society or culture.. but actually the fact is people makes fun of you at the end of the day.. big joker you are.. but you thinks you are the best... Thank you and nice to meet you mr.. and thanks for telling about my opinion..☺️. I wish that you become popular by dominating others.. and another thanks to you to teach me that how to dominate others when others are trying to learn... Thank you mr.. ❤️☺️😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. God bless you.. tc

[@ShaanBlog]

@@PavanKumar-wo4wu thank you bro❤️

[@farhanyasmin]

Same here

[@shaneetsaha1176]

Cook retired too early. Must’ve played till 40. Still, cheers to Sir Alastair Nathan Cook!

[@shaneetsaha1176]

Pavan Kumar yes I am he is one of my favourites. I also like Smith, Kane, Dhoni, ABd.

[@educationworld9699]

He ritires at the age of 33 if he may play 3 years more he could may come close to Sachin record

[@shaneetsaha1176]

@@educationworld9699 Yes right. He has 12,000 Test runs and played for 12 years. Sachin has 18,000 runs and played for 24 years. Cook really would’ve got close to him.

[@preetishkumarnayak9061]

@@shaneetsaha1176 not 18000 bro..in tests Sachin has 15k+ and Cook has 12k+. He surely would have broken it.

[@shaneetsaha1176]

@@preetishkumarnayak9061 hmmm

[@weetabixharry]

I thought we might miss Cook when he retired. But nah, England's top order is rock solid now.

[@farhanyasmin]

Sarcasm at its best 😂

[@jshaers96]

Cook is often thought to be a dull batsman. I think that's unfair. He might not bat like Gower but there's something pleasing about him, and that straight drive off the back foot was pure class.

[@asacbajpai365]

One of the finest innings of his career

[@gamingglumps7747]

3:21 Always treat to watch Sir Alister Cook Batting. His focused and Balance is on Next level when he was bat.

[@SureshKumar-iw9mu]

Drives on good length delivery..wow

[@sameeraftab5684]

He has only one double hundred at home and five in away.

[@prajwalm.s7976]

3:21

[@flash-uj6ly]

Andrew Strauss is Pisces and Alistair cook is Capricorn that's why it's complete. Water and earth is perfect.

[@rajesh-sz1kh]

pure class with technic

[@rohan21g]

Flat wicket...Nothing for bowlers

[@stevenk1615]

ENGLISH PEOPLE SHOULD REGARD ALISTER COOK AS LEGEND OF ENGLAND TEST CRICKET 🏏

[@yuvrajmestri8721]

Watching this once in a while, just to admire

[@FrenchGoddy]

Even as an Aussie ACook is one of my all time favourites, surely that doesn’t count as treason… right? 🤣

[@lingolarker9318]

Making big scores both in England and overseas, an average in the mid 40s (an allowance must be made for an England batsman who obviously has to play so much in English conditions), all major England batting records smashed. Definitely qualifies as a great. I’d say the only two genuine batting greats England have produced since Boycott are Gooch, Pietersen and Cook.

[@Britpopsoul]

Root haha?

[@Amitesh888]

just look at the shots he played in this inninings just amazing

[@s.srinivas3115]

Cool and Rahul Dravid born for test cricket 🏏both are calm relax cricketer

[@obgvanman]

can we get him back in the side please?

[@vladimirputin7308]

it's just me or everyone thinks that Cooks bat is too small...

[@adamfowler6384]

the best

[@AAKASHSHARMA-z8e]

Today's England bazball😂😂 Alistair cook class and attacking game😎😎😎😈😈

[@sanilpandhare]

What a player. Love the guy.

[@clearmind3984]

Cut shot best

[@sanukumar752]

I like cook batting style

[@himanshumirdha2408]

@Param Solanki same

[@preetishkumarnayak9061]

@thesuperlegends Not really

[@Anilsingh-vq2cv]

Legend....

[@cwmhplayz5138]

The commentary at 1:09 sounds delayed

[@ADVxxxxx]

nah the commentators just a retard because the crowd reaction isn’t delayed

[@rashadrwazpk7580]

Cook fans like here

[@mate919]

he's dominated pat cummins like no other, never got dismissed by him

[@mouldsie9884]

Some brilliantly timed shots. A treat to be there as he went to his 100.

[@joeroot5761]

See anyone match of England , Only root and cook makes run as a batsman

[@MrBen51309]

Smith must be seething after dropping him twice lol

[@glenw1740]

Now he's the GOAT

[@benrichardson4537]

@Goku Black its not. I'm not an aussie but Smith definitely carried them

[@maanasravishankar5465]

@Goku Black its really not

[@mrkipling2201]

Always great hearing Bill Lawry commentating

[@arsalahmad9926]

The most stylish left hand batsman in cricket so far🙂🙂🙂

[@farhanyasmin]

That is Brian Lara. I love Cook too

[@ariknabi9197]

Cook's masterclass

[@pranavjha8904]

Test inning of decade ❤️🙌

[@pranavjha8904]

@AVINASH S u think these inning would have been played at Cheepuk ... ???

[@pranavjha8904]

@AVINASH S hmm...but for me that inning was greatest inning of decade . ..my personal views..😇

[@docamitverma]

That jawline...

[@BigAidsIII]

Lovely to see a bunch of Australians not applauding the century, but then everyone standing up for the 200.

[@JasonX2]

What a knock!

[@SPORTS-vc2jt]

My favorite player❤

[@ahsanhabib8917]

the straight drive and the crowd..

[@akashsrivastava841]

I can watch it whole time.

[@techjihad3362]

My favourite player 💝💝...Miss you cook 🙂💔

[@ABDULLAH-od8dn]

I love how he smashed Cummins he deserves it

[@cdn3470]

This pitch were blamed by Icc as TOO FLAT.

[@harshitgarg4845]

Cummins deserved it how ,what did he do?

[@SaddamHussain-pd5ey]

The kp is is the best player in all engalnd team the king of cricket

[@liamdunphy7496]

Haha no

[@Sanjeevkumar-lx4ni]

What a player missed his 300 by just 6 runs

[@farhanyasmin]

*250

[@Sigma_nation_]

Legend 🙏🏻

[@aloktiwari5682]

Who's watching England play BazBall now 😁❤️

[@chandrapalsingh8717]

One chance only baki hm dekh lenge 😷👻🤫👽 yaha koi religions hota

[@anuragchhetri3781]

0:29 signature cut shot🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@shashanksinha8330]

One of my most favourite Innings of all time.

[@kesarsoni8352]

He is simply magnificent. He has variety of classic shots like cut shot, straight drive, pull shot, leg glance and cover drive. You will be always remembered as one of the greatest cricketers of all time - By a diehard fan of chef

[@hemchandrajak8011]

Quit comfortable innings from sir a.t cook

[@DhandleyThe]

This is when I knew cook was a great 🏏🏏

[@AhmedKhan-yb1bn]

Still struggling to find his replacement

[@syedzaminabbassports]

Great player i love him

[@ArchieFatcackie]

Some of them shots were a thing of beauty.

[@arunmp3652]

Wow

[@Lollol-ci7mc]

Mr test cricket and most handsome guy

[@indianscammer7846]

England missing cook badly