Hasan Mahmud becomes Bangladesh’s first fast bowler to take a Test hat-trick

Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud on Sunday became the first fast bowler from his country to take a Test hat-trick.
The 26-year-old achieved it against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi, dismissing three batters in the first innings.
Only two Bangladesh bowlers had done it before, both spinners, in 2003 and 2013 respectively.
He also took five wickets, becoming the fastest Bangladesh pacer to reach 50 Test wickets.

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