Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Mohammed Shami Focuses on Bengal’s Ranji Trophy Opener
Mohammed Shami is getting ready to play for Bengal against Delhi in the Ranji Trophy.
Some people are wondering whether he will be chosen to play for India again.
Shami said he is not worrying about that right now.
He congratulated Bhuvneshwar Kumar on returning to India’s T20I team.
Shami said he will try his hardest whenever he gets to play.
He took seven wickets in three Duleep Trophy matches.
Last season, he took 37 wickets in seven Ranji appearances for Bengal.
Bengal will have Shami, Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep as pace bowlers for the opener.
Shami’s availability after this match is still uncertain.
Mohammed Shami said speculation about an India recall is not distracting him.
He wished Bhuvneshwar Kumar well after the fast bowler’s recall for India’s T20Is against New Zealand.
Shami said he would give his full effort wherever he gets a chance to play.
He took 7/186 in three Duleep Trophy matches and claimed 37 wickets in seven appearances last Ranji season.
Shami is set to lead Bengal’s pace attack against Delhi in their Ranji Trophy opener.
- Who
- Mohammed Shami and Bengal’s cricket team, facing Delhi.
- What
- Shami is preparing for Bengal’s Ranji Trophy opener while saying an India recall is not his focus.
- When
- The match was due to begin the day after Saturday’s training session; no date is specified.
- Where
- The Bengal Cricket Academy ground in Kalyani.
- Why
- Shami said his priority is giving his full effort whenever he gets a chance to play.
- Match
- Bengal’s Ranji Trophy opener against Delhi
- Venue
- Bengal Cricket Academy ground, Kalyani
- Duleep Trophy
- Shami took 7/186 across three matches, including the final
- Previous Ranji season
- 37 wickets in seven appearances, including three five-wicket hauls
- Bengal pace attack
- Shami, Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep
- Availability
- Shami’s availability after the Delhi match remained uncertain