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Shami back in action, Shahbaz hits 92
for Bengal against MP in Ranji Trophy
13th November 2024
India star pacer Mohammad Shami made a remarkable return to competitive cricket for Bengal while all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed played a fighting knock of 92 against Madhya Pradesh on Day 1 in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match in Indore on Wednesday.
Shami, who was out of competitive action since India’s ODI World Cup final in Ahmedabad last November, bowled 10 overs including a maiden while giving away 34 runs.
While other Bengal batters found the going tough, Shahbaz hit 16 fours and 1 six in his 80-ball innings while skipper Anustup Majumdar (44) also impressed as Bengal scored 228 in their first innings.
For MP, Aryan Pandey and Kulwant Khejroliya bagged four wickets each.
In reply, MP, were 103/1 at stumps on the opening day. Md Kaif bagged the only wicket for Bengal. Rohit Kumar, who made his debut for Bengal, received his cap from Shami.
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