Bangladesh's Hasan Mahmud Shines in Chennai Test

In the first Test match between India and Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Bangladesh's captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision that paid off as Indian batsmen struggled against young pacer Hasan Mahmud. Mahmud claimed the wickets of Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli, reducing India to 34 for 3 within the first session. This impressive performance comes after Mahmud's success in earlier matches, contributing to his rising profile in international cricket. Meanwhile, Bangladesh enters the series with confidence after a 2-0 victory against Pakistan, with Shanto emphasizing the team's focus on their strengths rather than the opposition. The pitch, prepared to favor bounce and spin, has been a point of contention, as India aims to mitigate the advantages of Bangladesh's spin attack. Overall, the match is shaping up to be a significant challenge for the Indian side, with both teams keen to assert their dominance in the series.