He is set to play his first competitive game in nearly a year
ESPNcricinfo staff12-Nov-2024India fast bowler Mohammed Shami is set to return to action after nearly a year after being named in Bengal’s squad for their next Ranji Trophy fixture starting November 13. Bengal will take on Madhya Pradesh in Indore, where Shami will play his first game since the ODI World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad last year.Shami’s fitness was being closely watched in the lead up to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy that starts on November 22 in Perth, although he was not named in the squad for the five-Test series. Just before that squad was picked, Shami had said that he was hoping to take the flight to Australia after playing one or two Ranji Trophy games for Bengal. He can, however, play only one red-ball game to prove his fitness as the Ranji Trophy season has been split into two and there is only one round left before the white-ball tournaments begin.if he chooses to play more domestic games after the Ranji match starting Wednesday, he could feature in the 20-over Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy that begins on November 23, a day before the IPL mega auction starts.
"Back in Action"
360 days is a long long time!! All set for the Ranji Trophy. Now back on the domestic stage with the same passion and energy. Huge thanks to all my fans for your endless love, support, and motivation,- let’s make this season memorable!#BackInAction #RanjiTrophy… pic.twitter.com/MyFCg03v9X— (@MdShami11) November 12, 2024