Indian Fast Bowler Mohammed Shami Makes a Comeback
Mohammed Shami, a skilled fast bowler, has been included in Bengal’s 20-man squad for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy. This move is seen as a significant step towards his potential return to the Indian cricket team, which is currently competing in a 5-match test series in Australia.
Shami’s inclusion in the Bengal squad comes after a long period of recovery from ankle surgery, which he underwent in February. He made a successful comeback in the Ranji Trophy in November, taking seven wickets in a match against Madhya Pradesh. However, he experienced some swelling in his knee during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, which hindered his preparation for Test cricket.
Tournament Schedule and Team Details
The Vijay Hazare Trophy is set to begin on December 21st, with Bengal facing off against Delhi in Hyderabad. The team, led by Sudeep Kumar Gharami, will feature a mix of experienced players, including fast bowler Mukesh Kumar. The tournament will run until January 18th, with a total of 38 teams participating in the List-A format competition.
The Bengal squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy includes:
- Sudeep Kumar Gharami (captain)
- Mohammed Shami
- Anustup Majumdar
- Abhishek Porel (wicketkeeper)
- Sudeep Chatterjee
- Karan Lal
- Shakir Habib Gandhi (wicketkeeper)
- Sumant Gupta
- Subham Chatterjee
- Ranjot Singh Khaira
- Pradipta Pramanik
- Kaushik Maiti
- Vikas Singh
- Mukesh Kumar
- Saksham Chaudhary
- Rohit Kumar
- Mohammad Kaif
- Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal
- Sayan Ghosh
- Kanishka Seth
With Shami’s inclusion in the Bengal squad, fans are eagerly awaiting his potential return to the Indian cricket team. His performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy will be closely watched, as it may determine his chances of joining the team in Australia.