Mahmud’s Test debut, too, happened by chance, against Sri Lanka earlier this year. The team management was grooming a younger fast bowler, Musfik Hasan, for the series. But he picked up an injury and the door opened for Mahmud. He took four wickets in the second innings and returned with a six-wicket match haul on his debut.

However, the highlight of the day was not just the impressive performances but a heart-stopping moment when Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja collided with Bangladeshi bowler Hasan Mahmud. Thankfully,