Who Said What: World reacts to Usman Khawaja's fifth Test ton

The pink-ball Test seems to have arrives as a breath of fresh air for the longest format, giving the fans enough reasons to flock to the stadium and witness Test cricket like never before. The Australians are undergoing a torrid summer, having lost the first two Tests of the three-match series. Before the Adelaide Test, South African skipper Faf du Plessis was embroiled in a ball-tampering controversy and had to part with his full match fees from the Hobart Test. In a clear statement of intent, and as a perfect reply to shut his critics, he scored a scintillating century on the first day of the Adelaide Test.

Australia’s Usman Khawaja readily responded with a sedate century, his fifth Test ton, to power the hosts past South Africa's first innings total. In a young career that started with a Test against England in 2011, Khawaja has impressed with his composure and shot selection. Recently however, he, along with Joe Burns, was left out of the final Test against Sri Lanka in the Test series as the Australian side failed to cope with the Lankan spin attack. With this century, Khawaja has cemented his place in the side and answered his critics in the best way possible.

On Friday, he forged a partnership with Steve Smith and patiently scored a century, taking 197 balls to reach the milestone. This was also Australia’s first century of the series.

Twitter reacted to his fifth ton, which was Khawaja’s first innings as a Test opener.

Dean Jones

How good a knock is this from @Uz_Khawaja !!God it is one of the great Australian 100's for a long time against a great attack!!

— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) November 25, 2016

Alan Wilkins

@ProfDeano @Uz_Khawaja Are you talking to the Almighty now Deano! :-)

— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) November 25, 2016

Robin Peterson

Great knock @Uz_Khawaja

— Robin John Peterson (@robbie13flair) November 25, 2016

Michael Clarke

One of his best today @Uz_Khawaja

— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) November 25, 2016

Jim Maxwell

A wicket changes the mood quickly. Khawaja needs some help to build a good lead as the new pinko tests sighting the ball for new batsmen

— jim maxwell (@jimmaxcricket) November 25, 2016

Trent Copeland

Well played @Uz_Khawaja ! massive 100 for Australia. #Guz #AUSvSA

— Trent Copeland (@copes9) November 25, 2016

Allan Donald

@CricketAus @OfficialCSA Great knock from @Uz_Khawaja...Fronted up under massive pressure. What has @phandscomb54 got in him?

— Allan Donald (@AllanDonald33) November 25, 2016