Hussey, Haddin unbeaten at Gabba
Mike Hussey roared with delight and raised both arms in triumph after scoring a crucial unbeaten century on day three of the first Ashes Test in Brisbane.
With his Test spot under threat before making a Shield century for Western Australia last week, Hussey reached 81 not out overnight and scored his 12th Test hundred in a great moment of celebration on Saturday's third day's play against England.
Australia went to lunch at 5-329, a first-innings lead of 69 runs.
Hussey was 124 not out in five-and-a-half hours with 18 fours and one six.
Brad Haddin was the dominant partner in the morning session, advancing from 22 overnight to 79 including nine boundaries from 189 balls.
The pair's 186-run partnership is one run shy of the Ashes Gabba record for Australia for the sixth wicket, held by Steve Waugh and Ian Healy since 1998-99.
England failed to take a wicket in two-and-a-half hour first session but bowled without luck.
Hussey drove Stuart Broad to the cover boundary to reach his hundred off 197 balls with 15 fours and one six in 277 minutes.
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