Rajkot Test: Haseeb Hameed fifty helps England extend advantage over India

Resuming on 319/4, India started off steadily before Zafar Ansari sent back Ajinkya Rahane for 13 with a delivery that straightened on middle stump. (BCCI)

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Resuming on 319/4, India started off steadily before Zafar Ansari sent back Ajinkya Rahane for 13 with a delivery that straightened on middle stump. (BCCI)

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Virat Kohli was batting well on 40 but he was unfortunately dismissed hit wicket by Adil Rashid. (BCCI)

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Virat Kohli became the 22nd Indian batsmen and the second Indian captain to be out hit wicket in a Test match. (BCCI)

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R Ashwin and Wriddhiman Saha strung together a solid stand as India aimed to come closer to the England total (BCCI)

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R Ashwin had not done well with the ball but he was performing well with the bat. (BCCI)

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Adil Rashid picked up three quick wickets as India’s tail failed to contribute . (BCCI)

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R Ashwin notched up his seventh fifty and his third against England. (BCCI)

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Moeen Ali picked up the final wicket as India were bowled out for 488, giving England a vital lead of 49 runs on a pitch that was still good for batting. (BCCI)

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Alastair Cook and Haseeb Hameed once again strung a solid partnership as India attacked with spin in the second innings. (BCCI)

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Cook looked in assured touch and he tackled the spinners very well. (BCCI)

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Alastair Cook and Haseeb Hameed took their partnership past 100 as India struggled to take wickets. (BCCI)

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Haseeb Hameed stole the show with a magnificent fifty on debut as England ended the day on 114/0, a lead of 163 runs. Hameed’s efforts have given England plenty of confidence on the fifth day. (BCCI)

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