Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Shami’s Ranji Four-Wicket Haul Fuels India Comeback Debate
Mohammed Shami is a fast bowler who plays for Bengal.
In a Ranji Trophy match against Delhi, he took four wickets and gave away 30 runs.
A wicket means a batter is out.
Shami has not played for India since the 2025 Champions Trophy final, the article says.
He has kept playing in domestic cricket.
His latest performance has led supporters to ask whether he should return to the India team.
Last season, he took 37 wickets in seven Ranji matches.
Mohammed Shami took four wickets for 30 runs for Bengal against Delhi in the Ranji Trophy.
The performance came on Sunday and renewed discussion about a possible India return.
Shami has not played for India since the 2025 Champions Trophy final, according to the article.
He has continued playing domestic cricket while seeking a return to the national team.
Last season, Shami claimed 37 wickets in seven Ranji Trophy matches.
- Who
- Mohammed Shami, playing for Bengal against Delhi.
- What
- Shami took four wickets for 30 runs in the Ranji Trophy, prompting renewed discussion about his possible India comeback.
- When
- Sunday; the article does not give a specific date.
- Where
- In the West Bengal versus Delhi Ranji Trophy match; no venue is specified.
- Why
- His performance has strengthened supporters’ arguments that his experience and wicket-taking ability should keep him in contention for an international return.
Supporters of a comeback
Selection context
Shami’s international prospects
Supporters of a comeback
Supporters say his four-wicket performance, experience and domestic record should keep him in contention for an India return.
Selection context
The article gives no opposing statement from selectors; it notes only that Shami has not represented India since the 2025 Champions Trophy final.
Recent selection developments
Supporters of a comeback
Shami’s continued domestic performances are presented as evidence for a possible return.
Selection context
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been recalled to India’s T20I squad for the upcoming New Zealand series, a development cited alongside debate about Shami’s international future.
- Bowling figures
- 4 wickets for 30 runs
- Teams
- West Bengal and Delhi
- Competition
- Ranji Trophy
- Last India appearance
- 2025 Champions Trophy final
- Previous Ranji season
- 37 wickets in seven matches
- Age stated in article
- 36