But they were utterly disappointed with the performance of Habibul Bashar's men on the opening day of the first Test.

The Bangladeshi expatriates came in small groups from different parts of England and even from Scotland anticipating some fight from their beloved team.

Some enthusiasts also arranged off the field entertainment during breaks.

Attired is traditional panjabi a singer crooned popular Bangla songs during the lunch break with hundreds of Bangladeshis cheering all the way. Even an English gentleman tried to dance to the tune.

It was certainly refreshing after watching an inexplicable batting display by Bashar's men.

"I have come from East London to watch the match. But the batting really let us down," said 20-year-old Hasan, who was sporting a Bangladesh shirt.

Asked whether he will come again tomorrow he replied positively.

"Off course I will come and hope that they would do better in their second innings."

There were also a few thousand school children who came to Lord's form different schools of London including the Tower Hamlet, where most of the Bangladeshi children study.

Although all were disappointed, the mood is not as hostile as it can be in Dhaka after a debacle.