Mohammed Shami returned to competitive cricket after 360 days following an ankle injury, representing Bengal in the Ranji Trophy against Madhya Pradesh. Despite a modest first-day performance, Shami bowled ten overs without taking a wicket.

The medical team of the BCCI has been closely supervising his fitness as he may seal the spot in the Indian team for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia starting November 22 in Perth.

Mohammed Shamis long-awaited return is a major boost for Bengal and India. Although the pacer was not at his best on the first day, he is expected to slowly return to his best in the coming weeks.

After a year-long absence due to injury, veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami is back in action, leading Bengal's Ranji Trophy campaign against Madhya Pradesh. Adding to the occasion, Shami is joined by his younger brother,

The 34-year-old Shami is also playing his first Ranji Trophy match for Bengal since November 2018, when he featured in a one-off game against Kerala before embarking on a Border-Gavaskar Trophy tour to Australia then.

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Mohammad Shami is set to return to competitive cricket for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy against Madhya Pradesh after a lengthy rehabilitation period. His comeback, cleared by the NCA, strengthens Bengal's bowling lineup,