[1]Jonathan Trott’s second Test century left England in a strong position on the first day of their series opener against Bangladesh at Lord’s here on Thursday. England were 231/3 at tea with Trott 107 not out as he made his second successive Test century in England to go with the 119 he scored in the second innings of his debut against Australia at the Oval last year.
There was a consolation for Bangladesh shortly before the interval when they saw off star batsman Kevin Pietersen for just 18 to give themselves a foothold in the game. Ian Bell was three not out.
Pietersen, like Trott born in South Africa, looked in excellent touch following his player of the series role in England’s World Twenty20 triumph in the Caribbean this month. But, having struck three boundaries, he was bowled between bat and pad by the left-arm spin of Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan to leave England 227/3.
Trott, together with England captain Andrew Strauss (83), put on 181 for the second wicket as he cashed in against an ineffectual Bangladesh attack. Shakib won the toss and fielded, thereby sparing his side the challenge of batting in overcast conditions on the opening morning of this two-Test series. — AFP
Scores (at tea): England 231/3 in 56 overs (Strauss 83, Trott batting 107; Shahadat 1/46) vs Bangaldesh
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