Shami takes three wickets as Bengal reach 350 against Kerala
Shami and Shahbaz put Bengal in control after the all-rounder’s century helped the visitors post 350.
Mohammed Shami claimed three for 20 as Bengal reduced Kerala to 101 for six on the second day of their Ranji Trophy match in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday. Shahbaz Ahmed followed his first-innings century of 121 with two wickets for eight runs. Bengal reached 350 after resuming at 172 for six, with Sumanta Gupta scoring 49 and Pradipta Pramanik making 27.
Shami dismissed Abhishek Nair, Vishnu Vinod and Salman Nizar. Shahbaz removed Sachin Baby and Aditya Sarvate. Kerala lost their first six wickets for 101 runs after Bengal’s lower order added 86 for the last three wickets. Aditya Sarvate took four for 95 for the hosts.
Shami, who was not selected for India’s tour of New Zealand, said he remains hopeful of an international comeback and believes he is still at his peak. The third day begins on Wednesday with Jalaj Saxena and Mohammed Azharuddeen at the crease for Kerala.
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Missing the New Zealand tour, Shami now has to prove his fitness and form in the Ranji Trophy before India pick the squad for the England series — the clock is ticking.