Unlike many fast bowlers, Hasan Mahmud doesn't engage in excessive celebrations or display aggressive behavior. Instead, he is making a name for himself with his skillful bowling. The 24-year-old Bangladesh bowler stole the spotlight with a three-wicket haul in the first session. He managed to dismiss top players, including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill. However, he ended up clocking an impressive four-fer on Day 1. Considering the quality of batsmen he took down in just his fourth Test, one might have anticipated an extravagant celebration. However, Mahmud opted for a more subdued approach, exchanging a few high-fives and handshakes with his teammates.
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"I don't really celebrate and there's no real reason why. You could say that if I celebrate after taking a wicket, it will make the batter feel more upset so that's why I don't celebrate," he explained during a press conference, as quoted by PTI.
After the conclusion of play on the first day, Hasan Mahmud expressed his satisfaction with his bowling performance. He was particularly pleased to have dismissed prominent Indian batsmen like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Rishabh Pant in the second session.
"I'm just happy. When you take their wickets who are the best right now, naturally one would be happy," Mahmud added.
Born into a farming family in a village near Chattogram, Hasan Mahmud is a product of Bangladesh's cricket development programs. He has earned high praise from renowned figures like South African pace legend Allan Donald and former West Indies fast bowler Ottis Gibson.
Allan Donald and Ottis Gibson, both former international cricketers and coaches, have been associated with Bangladesh's coaching staff in the past. They have highly praised Hasan Mahmud's ability to swing the ball, describing it as god-gifted. Mahmud's talent was evident during Bangladesh's historic Test series win in Pakistan. He continued to showcase his skills on Thursday, dismissing several prominent Indian batsmen.
"I was in my zone. So, it's been very joyful, whoever's wickets you are taking, any batsman. So, it's been very good. My plan was very simple. I keep the ball in shape every time and try to bowl a bit up, seam up and shape the ball out or in any time. So, I was trying that," he said after the day's play.
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