"It's 23 October 2003 no, really, it is! and England's inaugural Test match against Bangladesh is becoming a bit of struggle. After dominating the first two days, they slip from 137 for 0 to 295 all out, with Marcus Trescothick thwacking 111 and Graham Thorpe* batting almost four hours for a skilful 64. A pretty sorry first-innings effort is the verdict of Dan Rookwood on the Guardian OBO."
"On the same day, a Bajan couple welcomed their first child into the world. Graham and Giselle Bethell christened him Jacob Graham, and they will be among the proudest people on earth today when he captains England in the first T20 international against Malahide. Feeling old? Don't worry you are. When Bethell was born, Sugababes were top of the hit parade with Hole in the Head, England were a month away from winning the men's rugby World Cup,"
England won the toss and elected to bowl. Rehan Ahmed was selected. Pace bowling at 90mph-plus can feel effortless. On 23 October 2003 England's inaugural Test against Bangladesh turned difficult as they slipped from 137 for 0 to 295 all out; Marcus Trescothick scored 111 and Graham Thorpe batted almost four hours for 64. Bangladesh finished that day 12 for 1, trailing by 80, and England later chased 164 inside 40 overs to win by seven wickets. Jacob Graham Bethell was born that day and will captain England at 21 years 329 days. The Malahide match was scheduled for 1.30pm with good weather.
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