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Dhawan and Vijay flay listless Bangladesh

India chose to bat after winning a crucial toss on the opening day of the Test against Bangladesh at Fatullah  Associated Press
Unlike the weather, M Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan started the day brightly, adding a 50-run opening stand within 11 overs  Associated Press
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India's opening charge was halted in the 24th over with the score of 106, as a drizzle slowly turned into heavy rain  AFP
More than three hours were lost as rain wiped out the entire post-lunch session. The weather finally relented, allowing for 56 overs to be played in the day  AFP
The break did not affect India's opening pair, who kicked into gear immediately after resumption. They quickly raised the opening stand to 150.  AFP
Bangladesh's bowling attack looked listless from the outset, unable to create too many opportunities. Soon, Vijay and Dhawan had put up their second 200-run partnership.  AFP
Dhawan's unbeaten 150 helped India finish the day at 239 for no loss after bad light ended the day ahead of the scheduled close  AFP
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