England’s opening batsmen Haseeb Hameed and Alastair Cook put on an unbeaten 114-run stand as the visitors extended their lead to 163 with just one day left in the first Test against India at Rajkot.
Hameed scored his maiden Test half-century on debut and looked fluent during his knock, one full of real maturity, especially for a 19-year-old.
He didn’t look at all uncomfortable, at home in the surrounds of Test cricket so early into his fledgling career in both professional and international cricket.
As England put themselves on top of the first Test, Hameed’s composed innings stole the headlines, and it is safe to say that the cricketing world was left impressed by the young opener’s efforts.
As you can see here, as we collect the top tweets from the fourth day’s play of the first Test in Rajkot
Another good day. Awesome from my little bro @HaseebHameed97
— Moeen Ali (@MoeenAli) November 12, 2016
Looked class! pic.twitter.com/QPpFGtErX7
The bowlers in #Rajkot wish they were in #Hobart, and the batsman in Hobart wish they were in Rajkot! #IndvsEng #AusvsSA
— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) November 12, 2016
First showing , Hameed is made for Test cricket ...at such a young age he seems able to expand his game
— David 'Bumble' Lloyd (@BumbleCricket) November 12, 2016
In every tour by Eng to Ind, they unearth a spcl talent. 2006-Cook, 2008-Swann, 2012-Root, now we see @HaseebHameed97 @ProfDeano #IndvsEng
— Upendra K Singh (@KumarupenS) November 12, 2016
England pick a 19yo Hameed. Plays beautifully and Outplays Cook.. and how many 19yo's are playing Shield cricket? 😩
— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) November 12, 2016
Looks like @ECB_cricket have found an absolute beauty in @HaseebHameed97 #IndvsEng
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) November 12, 2016
It's early days but Hameed looks a great find! He's played this beautifully! These two look a good foil for each other. #INDvENG 👌👏
— James Taylor (@jamestaylor20) November 12, 2016
Haseeb Hameed's dad tearing up with pride and suddenly the world doesn't seem all that grim. #IndvEng
— Vithushan (@Vitu_E) November 12, 2016
This young man @HaseebHameed97 looks the real deal. Remarkable composure/confidence for a 19-yr-old Test debutant. #IndvsEng pic.twitter.com/SyBCopcsOh
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 12, 2016
To be 19 and make your family so proud - what a beautiful moment that was #IndvsEng
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) November 12, 2016
Having ensured they can't lose, will be interesting to see England's approach to the rest of the match.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 12, 2016
There's a shortage of 100s in India. Except, it seems, in Rajkot. #DeMonetisation #IndvsEng
— Dhruva Jaishankar (@d_jaishankar) November 12, 2016
