India’s fast bowler Mohammed Shami is ready to play for Bengal in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) confirmed his inclusion in the squad. This is an important step in Shami’s return to competitive cricket after a long injury break.
Shami’s Comeback Journey
Shami had been out of action for almost a year due to a knee injury. He made his comeback during the Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh. In that game, he took seven wickets and scored 37 runs, helping Bengal win by 11 runs. However, his performance showed that he is regaining his form and fitness. The 34-year-old pacer’s place in the Bengal squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is very important.
It suggests that national selectors want him to play more domestic matches to check his fitness before considering him for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia. This series starts on November 22, just one day before Bengal’s first match against Punjab on November 23 in Rajkot.
Expectations and Future Prospects
Shami’s recent bowling speed has been promising, consistently reaching between 130-135 km/h. This steady return to form has also raised hopes among fans and selectors. His childhood coach, Mohammed Badruddin, is optimistic about Shami’s chances of returning to the Indian team, believing he could join them after the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar series.
Bengal’s squad will be led by Sudip Kr Gharami and includes key players like Abishek Porel and Shahbaz Ahmed. The team aims to make a strong impact in this domestic T20 tournament. This event gives players like Shami a chance to show they are ready for international cricket.
Bengal Squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy: Sudip Gharami (c), Mohammed Shami, Abishek Porel, Sudip Chatterjee, Shahbaz Ahmed, Karan Lal, Writtik Chatterjee, Ritwick Roy Chowdhury, Shakir Habib Gandhi, Ranjot Singh Khaira, Prayas Ray Burman, Agniv Pan, Pradipta Pramanik, Saksham Chaudhary, Ishan Porel, Mohammed Kaif, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Shayan Ghosh, Kanishk Seth, Soummyadeep Mandal.
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