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By Mark Mitchener

Play is due to start at 0330 GMT (TMS coverage begins at 0315)

From Andy, making lasers in Southampton, via text: “Good morning – three hours left till the weekend and what better way to start it”0305: Oh, and Stuart Broad’s been declared fit.0300: Toss news – Bangladesh have won the toss and have elected to field first. England give debuts to Michael Carberry and Steve Finn, but are only playing four specialist bowlers (including one spinner).
0255: Morning, everyone. I say “everyone”, I’m not sure how many of you are out there – but you’re very welcome. Bleary-eyed or not, we’re ready to bring you the opening day of the first Test between Bangladesh and England in Chittagong.England’s seam bowling resources have been stretched by injuries- which has forced them to delay team selection.

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