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Mohammed Shami Returns with 4-Wicket Haul After 360 Days in Ranji Trophy Match
Mohammed Shami Returns with 4-Wicket Haul After 360 Days in Ranji Trophy Match
Mohammed Shami surprised fans in his most memorable competitive game since addressing India in the 2023 ODI World Cup last against Australia, taking four wickets for Bengal in the Ranji Prize 2024-25.In the Elite Group C encounter at Holkar Arena in Indore, Shami assisted Bengal with bowling out Madhya Pradesh for 167 runs in 59 overs, giving his group a significant 61-run lead. His outstanding performance of 4 for 54 from 19 overs demonstrated his swift return to domestic cricket.
Shami bowled 10 overs without a wicket on Day 1, but he found his rhythm on Thursday (November 14), dominating MP’s lineup with an outstanding performance. His first wicket came when he clean-bowled MP captain Shubman Sharma, who scored only 8 runs off 19 deliveries. Shami resumed his onslaught, clean-bowling Saransh Jain (7 off 15 balls) and catching Kumar Kartikeya behind by Wriddhiman Saha for 9 runs. He finished MP’s innings with the following ball, excusing Kulwant Khejroliya for a golden duck.
Mohammed Kaif, Shami’s younger brother, also contributed by taking two wickets for 41 runs in 13 overs. Shami was in peak form for India in the ODI World Cup 2023 preceding participating in the Ranji Prize. In his last seven matches, he took 24 wickets, including a record-breaking 7 for 57 against New Zealand in the disposal adjustments at Mumbai’s Wankhede stadium.
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Shami’s name, notwithstanding, is extremely missing from India’s 18-man crew for the following Line Gavaskar Prize match against Australia. Regardless of not being at first picked, he could be added to the group before very long. The principal Test will occur on November 22 in Perth, trailed by games in Adelaide (December 6-10), Brisbane (December 14-18), Melbourne (December 26-30), and Sydney (January 3-7, 2025).
