Debutant Liam Dawson hits half-century to help England to 477 in India

Adil Rashid of England reacts after being hit to the boundary during day two of the 1st Test between Pakistan and England at Zayed Cricket Stadium on October 14, 2015 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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England debutant Liam Dawson strikes an unbeaten 66 against India to keep the tourists in a good position on day two of the fifth Test in Chennai.

England debutant Liam Dawson hit a half-century against India to keep the tourists in a good position on day two of the fifth Test in Chennai.

The 26-year-old struck an unbeaten 66 - the highest score by a number eight on debut for England - and put on a crucial 108 runs for the eighth wicket with Adil Rashid, who scored 60.

From 284-4 overnight, England lost Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler and Moeen Ali, who departed for 146, to slip to 321-7.

Dawson and Rashid, however, combined to add 108, an England best for the eighth wicket in India, to see the tourists to 477.

India, who have already won the series 3-0, eased to 60-0 in reply, 417 adrift, with KL Rahul on 30 and Parthiv Patel on 28.

England captain Eoin Morgan bats during the 1st ODI Royal London One-Day match between England and New Zealand at Edgbaston on June 9, 2015
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