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Mohammed Shami Misses Bengal’s Services Ranji Match After Being Left Out of XI

Mohammed Shami was not in Bengal’s playing XI against Services on October 18, 2026, at Palam A Stadium in New Delhi.
Revsportz reported that Shami had been expected to lead Bengal’s pace attack and had attended Saturday’s training session.
The same report said Shami was understood to have been rested, while sources close to team management felt the decision was taken by the bowler himself.
Mohammed Kaif and Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal were included in Bengal’s playing XI, according to Revsportz.
Bengal entered the match after beating Delhi by nine wickets in their opening Ranji Trophy fixture.

Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Day 1: Jaiswal Falls for Duck, KL Rahul Scores Four as India Stars Struggle

Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for a duck against Chandigarh in Mumbai.
KL Rahul scored four runs for Karnataka against Andhra.
Karnataka suffered multiple early wickets against Andhra's pace attack.
Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir began their title defence against Madhya Pradesh.
Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj and other established players are also involved in the opening round.

Did you know? Facts about Mohammed Shami

Shami’s four-wicket haul against Delhi came in 17.3 overs, and he bowled nine maidens in the innings. Read the story →
Bengal’s win over Delhi was completed with a target of 89, which they chased down for the loss of one wicket. Read the story →
Shami took 37 wickets in seven Ranji Trophy matches during the 2025-26 season, according to The Telegraph India’s October 11 report. Read the story →
Shami publicly pushed back at fitness criticism after his four-wicket performance against Delhi, saying reporters could judge his fitness by watching him play. Read the story →

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Mohammed Shami Misses Bengal’s Services Ranji Match After Being Left Out of XI

Mohammed Shami was absent from Bengal’s playing XI for their Ranji Trophy match against Services in New Delhi on October 18. A report said the veteran pacer had been rested, while sources close to the team suggested the decision may have been his own.

R Ashwin on Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s India Comeback: ‘Never Looked for the Fruit’

Ravichandran Ashwin says Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s India comeback is the reward for consistent performances, not something the experienced pacer chased. The 36-year-old has returned to India’s T20I squad for the New Zealand series after impressive IPL campaigns.

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Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Day 1: Jaiswal Falls for Duck, KL Rahul Scores Four as India Stars Struggle

The Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season began with a difficult morning for India Test batters Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul. Jaiswal was dismissed for a duck against Chandigarh, while Rahul made four against Andhra as Karnataka lost early wickets. Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir also began their title

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