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Mohammed Shami Included As Bengal Unveil Squad For Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Mohammed Shami to play for Bengal in SMAT (Source:@weRcricket,x.com)Mohammed Shami to play for Bengal in SMAT (Source:@weRcricket,x.com)

In a significant development, fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been included in Bengal's squad for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024-25. This marks another step in Shami's remarkable comeback journey after recovering from injury that kept him out of action for nearly a year.  

All eyes will be on Shami's performance for the marquee tournament as he aims to demonstrate his match fitness and form. It is important to mention that Shami's presence will bolster Bengal’s chances for the tournament. 

Mohammed Shami Set To Play For Bengal In SMAT

It is important to note that, Mohammed Shami recently made his return to professional cricket during Bengal’s Ranji Trophy fixture against Madhya Pradesh. The speedster bowled 43.2 overs across two innings, and took six crucial wickets. He also made significant contribution with the bat that included a quickfire 37 off 36 balls in the second innings. 

Following his impressive outing, there has been widespread speculation about Shami being included in India’s squad for the upcoming five-match Test series against Australia. However, according to several reports, the BCCI has decided to monitor his fitness during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy before making a final decision.    

Adding to the excitement, Shami’s younger brother, Mohammed Kaif, has also been named in the Bengal squad for the tournament. 

The squad features a mix of experience and youth, with IPL talents like Abhishek Porel and Shahbaz Ahmed joining the team under the captaincy of Sudip Gharami. Bengal, placed in Group A, will begin their campaign against defending champions Punjab in Rajkot.  

Bengal's Squad For Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25

Sudip Kumar Gharami (C), Abishek Porel, Sudip Chatterjee, Shahbaz Ahmed, Karan Lal, Writtick Chatterjee, Ritwick Roy Chowdhury, Shakir Habib Gandhi, Ranjot Singh Khaira, Prayas Ray Barman, Agniv Pan, Pradipta Pramanik, Saksham Chaudhary, Mohammed Shami, Ishan Porel, Mohammed Kaif, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Sayan Ghosh, Kanishk Seth and Soummyadip Mandal.