IND vs BAN: Hasan Mahmud, Young Bangladesh Pace Sensation Rattles India Top Order in Chennai Test – Twitter Erupts in Reaction

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The much-anticipated first Test between India and Bangladesh at Chennai has gotten off to a dramatic start as Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud delivered a stunning spell that rattled India's famed top order.

After Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bowl first, Mahmud wreaked havoc by dismissing Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli, leaving India reeling at 34/3 within the opening session of Day 1.

Mahmud, who has quickly gained a reputation as one of Bangladesh's most promising young fast bowlers, lived up to the hype. The 24-year-old bowler, with only three Tests under his belt before this game, took center stage and turned the tide in Bangladesh's favor.

His ability to bowl with precision and generate pace with a mostly front-on action has been a game-changer for Bangladesh, a team traditionally known for its reliance on spinners.

Twitter quickly took note of Mahmud's exceptional spell, with fans and experts alike heaping praise on the pacer.

One fan wrote, "This spell from Hasan Mahmud is like watching Bhuvaneshwar Kumar at his prime in Indian conditions."

The magnitude of Mahmud's achievement was highlighted by cricket journalist Farid Khan, who pointed out the significance of the wickets as he claimed: "24-year-old Hasan Mahmud has broken India's backbone in Chennai. What a talent."

Sanjay Manjrekar, a well-known commentator, analyzed the technical brilliance behind Mahmud's deliveries, emphasizing how his length was key to success: "More I watch bowling, more I realise that it's the length not so much the line that a bowler bowls. All 3 wickets to Hasan Mahmud to fuller length balls. Taskin bowled a good line. Hasan bowled a better length."

The excitement continued to spread across social media, with cricket fan Johns summing up the significance of the three key wickets Mahmud took: "Remember the name, future of Bangladesh is here."

Veteran commentator Harsha Bhogle also chimed in, noting Mahmud's suitability for the 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."

Meanwhile, fans couldn't help but marvel at the unexpected turn of events. A fan had this to say: "Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, 3 cold pictures, 3 giant wickets within a 5-over spell for Hasan Mahmud, the name India will remember for a long time."

Another fan reflected the first fan's reaction in Hasan, who was not popular before this, tearing apart some of India's best, saying - "Hasan Mahmud the nightmare for 1.4 billion people, team 36 is being badly owned by some unknown bowler and team."

A third fan summed up Mahmud's dream spell in these simple but effective terms: "Hasan Mahmud is having a dream day. Got the wicket of Kohli, Rohit and Gill on the same day."

With this remarkable start, Hasan Mahmud has undoubtedly announced his arrival on the big stage. As the Test match unfolds, all eyes will be on how India responds to this early blow and whether Mahmud can continue to lead Bangladesh's charge in what could be a historic match for the visitors.