Hasan Mahmud makes Bangladesh fast-bowling history

He became Bangladesh’s first fast bowler to take a Test hat-trick.

Hasan Mahmud dismissed Ismat Alam, Qais Ahmad and Zia-ur-Rehman in consecutive deliveries during the Abu Dhabi Test against Afghanistan. He finished the innings with 5/55 and became the third Bangladesh player to take a Test hat-trick. ICC’s report, published on 12 October, reflects on day three, when Bangladesh closed on 223/6 with a lead of 329 runs.