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Mohammed Shami named in Bengal squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
India fast bowler Mohammed Shami is in Bengal’s 19-member squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
The tournament is a domestic T20 competition in Indian cricket.
Abhimanyu Easwaran will captain Bengal in the event.
Bengal is in Group A with Karnataka, Chandigarh, Jharkhand, Mizoram, Baroda, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Group A league matches will be played in Mumbai.
The tournament begins on November 14, when Bengal’s squad will compete in the group stage.
Mohammed Shami has been named in Bengal’s 19-member squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
The domestic T20 tournament is scheduled to begin on November 14.
Abhimanyu Easwaran will captain Bengal, who are in Group A.
Shami has taken 14 wickets in three of Bengal’s first four Ranji Trophy matches this season, according to India Today.
Bengal’s opening match is against Karnataka in Mumbai.
- Who
- Mohammed Shami has been included in Bengal’s squad.
- What
- Bengal named a 19-member squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
- When
- The squad announcement was reported on November 5 and 6, 2026; the tournament begins November 14.
- Where
- Bengal will play in Group A, with its league matches in Mumbai.
- Why
- India Today linked Shami’s selection to his domestic form; he took 14 wickets in three Ranji Trophy appearances this season.
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Sportstar reported that Shami had been included in Bengal’s squad.
India Today and NDTV Sports reported Shami’s inclusion in the Bengal squad.
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is scheduled to begin, with Bengal set to open against Karnataka.
- Squad size
- 19 players
- Captain
- Abhimanyu Easwaran
- Shami’s Ranji wickets
- 14 in three appearances
- Group
- Group A
- Opening match
- Karnataka, November 14
- Opening venue
- Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai