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Shami in, India's Test discard named captain as Bengal reveal Ranji Trophy 2025-26 squad

Abhinav Tyagi

Mohammed Shami for India - (Source : AFP)Mohammed Shami for India - (Source : AFP)

The 91st edition of the Ranji Trophy is set to commence from October 15, and 38 teams will take part in BCCI's elite domestic event across 138 games to lift the prestigious title. In the latest events, Bengal have announced their squad and Abhimanyu Easwaran is all set to lead the side from the east.

Delhi Capitals' Abhishek Porel will serve as his deputy, and the biggest news is that Mohammed Shami has a place in the 17-member squad. Shami has been in the news recently after he failed to find a spot in India's test team for the ongoing home Tests against West Indies.

Mohammed Shami makes the cut for Bengal squad

Notably, the right-arm seamer has been struggling with injuries since the 2023 ODI World Cup and has failed to make a return to the Test set-up. However, the 35-year-old will look to use the Ranji Trophy to perform well and knock on the selectors' doors.

Meanwhile, Shami, who last played for India in the 2025 Champions Trophy, recently cleared the air around his fitness issues and stated that he is all good.

"There have been a lot of rumours and memes about my non-selection. People want to know my opinion, but honestly, getting selected is not in my hands; it’s up to the selection committee, the coach, and the captain. If they feel I’m ready, I’ll be included; if they think I need more time, that’s their decision. Meanwhile, I’m fully focused and practising," Shami said on his YouTube channel.

Bengal Squad for Ranji Trophy 2025–26

Abhimanyu Easwaran (Captain), Abishek Porel (Vice-Captain/Wicket-keeper), Sudip Kumar Gharami, Anustup Majumdar, Sudip Chatterjee, Sumanta Gupta, Saurabh Kumar Singh, Vishal Bhati, Mohammed Shami, Akash Deep, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Shakir Habib Gandhi (Wicket-keeper), Ishan Porel, Kazi Junaid Saifi, Rahul Prasad, Sumit Mohanta, Vikash Singh

Bengal are looking to turn things around in the upcoming edition as the Abhimanyu Easwaran-led side finished third in group C last year and failed to qualify for the further rounds.