England reaches 440-8 at stumps vs. Bangladesh

Ian Bell stroked his 10th test century and Tim Bresnan made a half century as England reached 440 for eight at stumps Monday, taking a 21-run lead over Bangladesh on the third day of the second cricket test.

Bell scored his century from 201 balls, including 11 boundaries and one six, and ended his fine innings on 138 off 263 balls in the third session. Jahurul Islam caught him as he tried to sweep a Shakib Al Hasan delivery.

Bresnan was unbeaten on 74 at stumps along with James Tredwell who has yet to score.

Bresnan and Bell added 143 runs in their sixth wicket stand to help England prosper against an imposing Bangladesh total of 419.

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