Australia v England, 5th Test, Sydney, 3rd day
Cook ton gives England command
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