Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Mohammed Shami Set For 100th First-Class Appearance, CAB Honour
Mohammed Shami is a well-known cricket bowler.
He is about to play his 100th first-class game.
The Cricket Association of Bengal plans to celebrate this achievement on Saturday.
Shami recently played for East Zone in the Duleep Trophy.
He took five wickets in two innings.
His bowling helped East Zone defeat Central Zone.
East Zone then reached the final.
East Zone and South Zone will play that final in Chennai.
The Cricket Association of Bengal will honour Mohammed Shami on Saturday.
Shami is preparing to make his 100th first-class appearance.
East Zone and South Zone will play the Duleep Trophy final at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Shami took five wickets across two innings against reigning champions Central Zone.
His performance helped East Zone reach the Duleep Trophy final after Central Zone’s elimination.
- Who
- Mohammed Shami, the Cricket Association of Bengal, East Zone, and South Zone.
- What
- The Cricket Association of Bengal plans to honour Shami as he approaches his 100th first-class appearance.
- When
- The honour is planned for Saturday; the Duleep Trophy final will take place one day later.
- Where
- The final will be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
- Why
- Shami’s five wickets in two innings helped East Zone reach the final after Central Zone was eliminated.
- Player
- Mohammed Shami
- Milestone
- 100th first-class appearance
- Honouring body
- Cricket Association of Bengal
- Tournament
- Duleep Trophy
- Finalists
- East Zone and South Zone
- Venue
- MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Recent performance
- Five wickets in two innings against Central Zone