Cricket: Bangladesh rolled over by England

LONDON - England put Bangladesh's test pretensions into sharp perspective today as the touring side's first appearance at Lord's rapidly turned into a rout.

The Bangladeshis, keen to convince, folded for 108 in 38.2 overs after being put in and then looked as anonymous in the field as England, seeking a 13th win in 17 tests, rattled up 188 for one by the close of the first day.

Marcus Trescothick was undefeated on 78, having hit 10 fours, while Andrew Strauss made 69 during a 148-run stand for the first wicket. Earlier, seamer Matthew Hoggard took four wickets for 42.

- REUTERS