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Haseeb Hameed’s India tour seems over as suspected broken finger stops him batting for England on day three of the Third Test

Lancashire opener, 19, fails to recover from being hit on the hand by Umesh Yadav on first day in Mohali by Umesh Yadav

Haseeb Hameed could be heading out of India early after hurting his little finger

HASEEB HAMEED'S tour of India seems over after his suspected broken finger stopped him batting on day three of the Third Test.

The England newcomer, 19, has shone opening alongside England skipper Alastair Cook in a daunting series.

 Haseeb Hameed could be heading out of India early after hurting his little finger
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Haseeb Hameed could be heading out of India early after hurting his little fingerCredit: Reuters

But Hameed faces a scan at the end of the Test in Mohali after he was hit on his left hand by Umesh Yadav on day one.


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He practiced in the nets after that but gripping the bat proved awkward and caused him too much pain.

Joe Root was unbeaten on 36 after stepping up to open as England finished their second innings on 78-4, still 56 runs adrift and seemingly heading for a 2-0 series deficit.

 Haseeb Hameed has shown he should be a star for for the future during his fledgling Test career
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Haseeb Hameed has shown he should be a star for for the future during his fledgling Test careerCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Hameed will hope to re-establish his Test career next year if he goes home early from India injured
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Hameed will hope to re-establish his Test career next year if he goes home early from India injuredCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Jie Root shows the frustration for England as they struggle on day three of the Third Test
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Jie Root shows the frustration for England as they struggle on day three of the Third TestCredit: AP:Associated Press

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