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Swann backs England to clinch victorySwann backs England to clinch victory

Author:  Ben Moss
Posted on:14 March 2010 - 01:20 PM
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England off-spinner Graeme Swann is confident that his side can push on for victory in the first Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong.

Swann took 5-90 as the Tigers were bowled out for 296 in their first innings, with England opting to bat again rather than enforce the follow-on, building a lead in excess of 430 by the end of day three.

At the close of play, Swann said: "We're over 430 ahead after three days and you can't argue with that, we're in a magnificent position.

"Yes, we lost a couple of wickets at the end, which isn't ideal, but with two days to play I think we're in the box seat.

"We got a bit of reverse swing going and there's always a little bit of turn, the odd one hitting a crack and going a bit more, so we're confident.

"Bangladesh batted very well for an hour before lunch and an hour after lunch and that showed we are going to have our work cut out to take the last ten wickets.

"That's no surprise after the one-day series. They've shown they have some very capable batsmen and some capable bowlers as well, so we're not surprised that they are putting up a fight."



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