Shami took 8 wickets (Photo: PTI)
Mohammed Shami: Mohammed Shami has wreaked havoc in the semi-final match of Ranji Trophy. Shami, playing for Bengal, has been on fire in the semi-final match against Jammu and Kashmir. He has given the best performance of his first class cricket career in this semi-final match. Meaning, he was seen doing what he did for the first time. For the first time, such havoc has been wreaked on a first class pitch. In such a situation, the question is that even after this, if Shami does not return to Team India, then when will it happen?
Bengal gets lead due to Shami’s sensation
Mohammed Shami’s havoc gave Bengal the lead by defeating Jammu and Kashmir in the first innings of the semi-final match. Bengal got a lead of 26 runs in the first innings, in which Shami’s 8 wickets played a big role.
Shami performed career best
Right-arm fast bowler Mohammed Shami bowled 22.1 overs in the semi-final against Jammu and Kashmir and took 8 wickets for 90 runs. This is the best bowling figure of his first class career. Before this he had never taken 8 wickets in an innings. This was the 15th time that Shami has taken 5 or more wickets in an inning of his first class career.
An 8️⃣-wicket masterpiece 🫡
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Mohd. Shami wreaks havoc with his career-best First Class figures of 8/90 🔥
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Will Shami return to Team India?
Indian selectors have also kept their eyes on the game of Mohammed Shami during the knock-out matches of Ranji Trophy. During the quarter final match, RP Singh was present in the field and watched his game from very close. In that match, Shami left his impact not only with the ball but also with the bat. Now he has maintained the impact he left in the quarter-finals in the semi-final match against Jammu and Kashmir. He has given his best in the semi-finals and now it is expected that the selectors will not disappoint him. After his performance in the semi-finals of Ranji Trophy, his chances of returning to Team India during the next Test series have increased.
