Mohammed Shami last played for India in March 2025. (Picture Credit: PTI)

Out-of-favour India pacer Mohammed Shami, who took 20 wickets in four matches during the first phase of the Ranji Trophy, has been included in Bengal’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad.

Having recovered from a leg injury, the fit-again Shami has played four of Bengal’s five matches in the Ranji Trophy this season.

His 15 wickets in the first two matches were instrumental in Bengal’s back-to-back victories over Uttarakhand and Gujarat at the start of the season, helping them lead the Group C standings.

On Friday, Shami was named along with another India pacer, Akash Deep, in Bengal’s 17-member squad, which will be captained by Abhimanyu Easwaran.

Despite being overlooked by the Indian selectors for the white-ball se

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