As Bangladesh are playing India in the first Test of a two-match series in Chennai, all eyes were on young pacer Hasan Mahmud, who made an early impact by rattling India’s top order.
In a spell that saw him dismiss Indian captain Rohit Sharma, followed by Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and then Rishabh Pant just after lunch, Mahmud reaffirmed his potential as one of Bangladesh’s upcoming brightest fast-bowling talents.
While his career in Test cricket is still in its early stages, Hasan Mahmud has already shown promise with his pace, accuracy, and wicket-taking ability.
Let’s take a closer look at Hasan Mahmud’s stats in Test cricket before the India vs Bangladesh 1st Test.
Early Test Career and Debut
Hasan Mahmud made his Test debut earlier this year against Sri Lanka in Chattogram in March-April. In that game, the 24-year-old made an immediate impact with his bowling, showcasing his ability to generate pace and consistently trouble batters with his front-on action.
He picked up a couple of wickets in the first innings but bettered his performance by grabbing four wickets in the second innings.
Mahmud’s introduction into Test cricket has been part of Bangladesh’s broader strategy to groom young fast bowlers and reduce their historical dependence on spin bowlers.
