Mohammed Shami faced fitness concerns during Ranji comeback game? Bengal coach drops bombshell

Bengal coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla came up with a massive fitness update about India National Cricket Team pacer Mohammed Shami. He mentioned that the fast bowler is game-ready and didn't have any fitness issues during the Ranji Trophy game.

Mohammed Shami returned to action after almost one year and made his comeback through the Ranji Trophy. The pacer played for Bengal in the game against Madhya Pradesh. The fast bowler looked in great touch and bowled incredibly well in the series.

Mohammed Shami bowled impeccable lines and lengths in the game and troubled the Madhya Pradesh batters

Mohammed Shami bowled impeccable lines and lengths in the game and troubled the Madhya Pradesh batters. He moved the ball both ways and also looked fine with his run-up and fielding. He picked four-fer in the first innings and after that picked three wickets in the second innings.

Overall, Shami bowled nearly 44 overs in the game and helped his team win the game against Madhya Pradesh by 11 runs. He didn't have a great start to the match as he went wicketless on the first day but after that found his rhythm and looked like his old self.

Shami also contributed for his team with the bat. The premier India National Cricket Team pacer played 37-ball 36 and helped Bengal put up a competitive target of 338 runs for victory. His all-round effort with the ball provided his team with crucial points in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25.

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He bowled 44 overs across two innings and never did he look out of rhythm - Bengal coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla on Mohammed Shami

Bengal coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla said that Shami is game-ready and looked in complete rhythm during his spell. He also stressed that the pacer didn't take breaks after his spells. Speaking to reporters, he explained (as quoted by RevSportz):

"Mohammed Shami is game-ready. He looked absolutely fine while bowling. He bowled 44 overs across two innings and never did he look out of rhythm or facing any fitness issues. He hardly came out of the ground for a breather".

Mohammed Shami likely to play some part for Team India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

Shami delivering such kind of performance in the game against Madhya Pradesh comes as a massive boost for the India National Cricket Team. This all but confirms that he will play some part for Team India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, which is all set to take place from 22nd November.

It won't be a surprise if Shami is available for the first game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which will be played in Perth. There is still one week left around for the first game, and it will be a massive boost for the team if he will be available for all five Tests, which will be crucial in the context of the ICC World Test Championship.