England’s openers Haseeb Hameed and Alastair Cook have all but made sure that they cannot lose the first Test against India at Rajkot after adding 114 runs for the first wicket on Saturday.
Hameed registered a half-century in his debut Test as he, along with captain Cook, helped stretch England’s lead to 163 runs with all 10 wickets in hand by the close of play.
Earlier, the visitors bowled India out for 488 and established a 49-run first innings lead.
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Ajinkya Rahane is bowled by Zafar Ansari.
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Zafar Ansari is congratulated by his team-mates after dismissing Ajinkya Rahane.
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Virat Kohli reacts after he was dismissed hit wicket.
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Wriddhiman Saha took a nasty blow to his head from a Chris Woakes bouncer.
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So, close! Joe Root's expression says it all as Ravichandran Ashwin has a narrow escape.
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Adil Rashid was England's most impressive bowler.
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Ravichandran Ashwin celebrates after getting to his half-century.
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The ball falls just short of Cheteshwar Pujara as he dives for a catch in the outfield.
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It was a frustrating final session for Indian captain Virat Kohli and his bowlers.
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England's 19-year-old Haseeb Hameed scored a half-century on his Test debut.
