Opportunity to shine quickly taken by Tredwell

Tredwell travelled to New Zealand with the one-day squad in 2007-08 and was summoned to South Africa over the winter, failing to make an appearance on both occasions.

But, on the turning decks of Bangladesh, he was expected to play a bigger part and, having made his one-day international debut last week, he returned

6-95 on day one of the tourists' three-day warm-up against Bangladesh A.

Having chosen to bat first, Tredwell's efforts meant the home side were all out for 202, with Roqibul Hasan scoring a defiant 107 not out.

The moment looked destined to be Tredwell's alone until Pietersen – following scores of nought, six, one, 18 and 22 since arriving in Dhaka – fell for two.

Such is the level of interest in the 29-year-old, his failure is sure to occupy as much of the post-play debate as Tredwell's haul.

But the Kent bowler expects his team-mate to draw attention for the right reasons before long.

"Kevin is a top batsman, we know that, and I don't think a couple of low scores should affect that," he said after England reached stumps at 68-3.

"He actually (made scores) in the two Twenty20s in Dubai (Pietersen made 43no and 62 against Pakistan). He's obviously hitting the ball well and we know he'll keep working hard.

"I'm sure a big score will be just around the corner."

The 28-year-old was understandably delighted with his own contribution, having been handed the slow-bowling burden with Graeme Swann rested.

"Obviously you want to come into these games and bowl well and hopefully I did that," he said.

"I maintained a consistent line and length, got a few revolutions on the ball and found that bit of turn.

"This is my third tour and this is my first game (in the longer format). So it's nice to get out in the middle and show what I can do. Swanny is obviously going to play in the first Test because he's done very well in the last 12 months and now hopefully I've just put myself out there for selection. It's nice to see the ball do a bit for you whether you're a seamer or a spinner, so it was nice to see it going sideways. Bangladesh's strength is spin bowling so I think we'll see more (turning pitches)."

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