England v India, 2nd npower Test, Trent Bridge, 3rd day
Bell shines as England dominate
Ian Bell began positively for England•AFP
Strauss failed to build on another start•Getty Images
But he grew in confidence and helped England set a platform for a significant lead•AFP
Bell brought up a memorable ton, his first at the No. 3 spot as England began to take control of the game•Getty Images
Bell vented his frustration during a few chaotic minutes•PA Photos
... but much to the surprise of everyone at the ground, Bell emerged from the pavilion after tea•Getty Images
Rahul Dravid congratulated Bell after he was dismissed for 159•Getty Images
Eoin Morgan was eventually caught behind for 70•AFP
Sreesanth delivered India's only breakthrough in the first session, dismissing Andrew Strauss•AFP
Bell, though, looked solid and eased to a half-century•AFP
Pietersen went on the offensive after lunch ...•Getty Images
Sreesanth managed to dismiss Pietersen against the run of play to lift India's spirits•Getty Images
India at first thought Bell was run out in a controversial incident at the stroke of tea•Getty Images
The England team applauded India's decision to reinstate Bell•Getty Images
Worryingly for India, Harbhajan Singh left the field for some time after feeling some discomfort•Getty Images
Matt Prior, however, scored a quickfire half-century to take England past 400•Getty Images
Kevin Pietersen was struck hard on the chest by an Ishant Sharma delivery•Getty Images
... while Bell continued to purr along smoothly, as the Indian attack wilted•Getty Images
There was confusion as the players headed off for the tea break•Getty Images
The big screen confirmed that Bell had been given out ...•Getty Images
After his reprieve Bell advanced to his 150•Getty Images
There were some creatively dressed members of the Trent Bridge crowd•AFP
Tim Bresnan supported him in an unbeaten century stand•AFP