The opening day of the first Test against Australia in Darwin was dominated by the Bangladeshi pace unit. After Hasan Mahmud delivered a career-best performance to help bundle out the hosts for 198, the depth of Bangladesh’s fast-bowling attack has become a major talking point. This impressive display has now drawn praise from prominent Indian cricket analyst and commentator Harsha Bhogle.
Hasan spearheaded the collapse of the Australian batting lineup, claiming 6 wickets for 55 runs in the first innings. He was well-supported by Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain, who maintained consistent pressure on the hosts. Bhogle noted that the team’s ability to deliver such a commanding performance, even in the absence of Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam, was particularly striking.
Taking to the social media platform X, Bhogle expressed his admiration, stating that he was already impressed by Hasan Mahmud when he saw him bowl in India. He further highlighted the impressive depth of the current Bangladeshi squad, noting that they have done an excellent job despite the missing personnel.
The success of the Bangladeshi pacers in Darwin carries significant weight, marking only the second time in Test history that the team’s fast bowlers have claimed all ten wickets of an opponent. Led by Hasan, the collective effort from Taskin and Ebadot has brought renewed attention to the rising capabilities of Bangladesh’s pace battery on the international stage.
