Recently Mohammed Shami had said that now he is absolutely fine. After which he can play two matches for Bengal in Ranji Trophy before Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The Bengal team management is hopeful that 34-year-old Shami will play in Round 3 and 4 matches respectively.
Mohammed Shami has not played any competitive cricket since the 50-over World Cup final in November last year. It was expected that he could go on Australia tour with Team India next month but now it is being said that he can play two matches for Bengal in Ranji Trophy. The Bengal team management is hopeful that 34-year-old Shami will play in Round 3 and 4 matches respectively.
Mohammed Shami is likely to join Bengal T in Bengaluru ahead of the match against Karnataka starting on November 6. The fast bowler is also expected to play in the next match against Madhya Pradesh in Indore. Bengal’s Kot Lakshya Ratna Shukla told The Indian Express that he is not available for this match. But we are hopeful that Shami will join us for the matches against Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh.
Lakshmi Ratna Shukla said about Shami that he is a valuable player for India and the team. His services will be required for the Australia series. Recently he told how eager he is to play some Ranji matches for Bengal before going to Australia. Performing well in the Ranji Trophy will be good for them before the Australia tour and it will also be a big boost for us as four of our key players are playing for India and India A.
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