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Mohammed Shami sits out Bengal's Ranji Trophy match against Services

Mohammed Shami was not part of Bengal's playing XI against Services in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match at Palam A Stadium in Delhi on Sunday. The fast bowler trained with the team on Saturday but there is no official word on why he was left out.

Shami took five wickets including a four-fer in Bengal's opening match against Delhi. Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar are also unavailable after being called up for India A duty in New Zealand. Shami has not played for India since the Champions Trophy 2025.

Bengal coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla said Shami was rested and there are no fitness concerns. Former India batter Mohammad Kaif called for transparency from the BCCI over Shami's continued omission from national squads.

The story so far

Oct 17Mohammed Kaif demands clarity on Shami's continued exclusion from India squad
Mohammed Kaif says the BCCI should clarify why Mohammed Shami continues to be left out of India squads despite his domestic form.
Oct 17Mohammed Shami left out of India squad for New Zealand tour
Shami omitted from India squads for New Zealand despite strong domestic form; Kaif demands selection clarity.

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