Tons from Tendulkar, Dravid put India in command

Mirpur: Sachin Tendulkar struck his 45th Test century and Rahul Dravid his 29th as India toyed with the Bangladesh attack to tighten their grip over the second and final Test on Monday.

The Indian top order fired in unison but the second day's highlight was the 222-run third wicket stand between Tendulkar (143) and Dravid (111), who retired hurt after a Shahadat Hossain bouncer had hit him on the ear guard.

India were 495 for five -- 226 runs ahead of their hosts -- when stumps were drawn after Harbhajan Singh's (13) dismissal in the 103rd over of the innings. India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was batting at 22 at stumps.

In Image: Sachin Tendulkar looks at the sky after scoring his 45th test century.

Text: PTI

Images: AP and AFP

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