Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud shocked the Indian batting with three early wickets in the first Test match at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk, Chennai.
The young right arm pacer took advantage of the overcast conditions at the ground after Bangladesh won the toss and put India to bat.
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The Indian top order crumbled against his deceiving pace and movement claiming Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli as his victims in the morning.
At Lunch, Hasan had figures of 3/14 in his 7 overs after Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant attempted to mount a comeback after taking India to safety at 88/3 in 23 overs.
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IND vs BAN: How did Hasan Mahmud dismiss Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli?
Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan shared the opening spell with Taskin Ahmed who troubled Rohit Sharma right from the first over.
After a close LBW appeal of Rohit in Taskin's over, Hasan was able to seam the ball away from the Indian captain as he found the edge and the catch was taken at second slips by Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hasan Shanto. Rohit c Shanto b Hasan Mahmud 6(19).
Shubman Gill, who came into bat at Number 3, did not look good in the middle as he was dismissed for an eight-ball duck, after nicking the ball off the leg side. Gill c Litton Das b Hasan Mahmud 0(8).
For his third wicket, Mahmud struck again and dismissed India's talisman batter Virat Kohli, finding the edge of another batter's bat. Kohli c Litton Das b Hasan Mahmud 6(6).
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Hasan Mahmud finds praise from Harsha Bhogle and Ian Bishop
Indian commentator Harsha Bhogle was impressed with the Bangladesh pacer and called him a "Perfect bowler for these conditions"
"Very impressive from Hasan Mahmud. Perfect bowler for these conditions. Just the right pace and the ability to move it both ways. Interesting to see how long this spice lasts," he posted on X (formerly twitter).
Very impressive from Hasan Mahmud. Perfect bowler for these conditions. Just the right pace and the ability to move it both ways. Interesting to see how long this spice lasts.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 19, 2024
Additionally, former West Indies fast bowler and star commentator Ian Bishop appreciated the youngster's control of his line and lengths in the opening session.
Hassan Mahmud has just been bowling the correct length,,,,,,full enough without over pitching. Lovely to see. #BANGvsIND
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) September 19, 2024
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