Agencies

Hove, May 18:

Just nine days before the first Test at Lord’s, Bangladesh suffered a crushing innings and 226 runs defeat on the final day of their three-day game against an under-strength Sussex here at Hove.

Michael Yardy, who had earlier hit a career-best 257, doubled his career tally of five first class-wickets by taking 5-83 as Bangladesh, following on, were bowled out for 196. That at least was some improvement on their first innings 127. Mushfiqur Rahim top-scored, hitting 63 before being stumped off Yardy by Tim Ambrose. Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar did not bat after being forced to retire hurt on Monday after being struck by a Jason Lewry bouncer when on 22 during a woeful reply to Sussex’s 549/7 declared.

Only Rahim offered any resistance, adding 45 for the ninth and final wicket with Shahadat Hossain.