Mohammad Shami’s fiery bowling! By dropping 8 wickets, the tension of the selection committee increased; Knock claim for comeback

• Mohammed Shami’s fiery bowling!
• Agarkar and BCCI increased the tension by losing 8 wickets
• Knock claim for comeback

Mohammad Shami Eight Wicket Haul: Experienced fast bowler of Indian team Mohammad Shami Ranji Trophy 2025-26 His sharp bowling has caught the attention of the cricket world in the semi-final of While playing against Jammu and Kashmir, Shami took as many as 8 wickets and gave Bengal a significant lead in the first innings. The 35-year-old Shami has registered his best performance in first-class cricket and knocked on the doors of the Indian selection committee for the upcoming Sri Lanka Test series.

A career best spell

In reply to Bengal’s 328 runs, the Jammu and Kashmir team was on its way to a big total. However, Mohammad Shami took 8 wickets for 90 runs and wrapped up the visitors’ innings for 302 runs. This gave Bengal a 26-run lead but a valuable lead. Shami’s previous best was 7 for 79, which he broke today.

An 8⃣-wicket masterpiece

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Mohd. Shami wreaks havoc with his career-best First Class figures of 8/90

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Mohammed Shami’s warning to BCCI! Dangerous bowling again blew the batsmen’s nerves; Claimed to be back in the Indian team

Big message for Ajit Agarkar and selection committee

Mohammad Shami has not been included in the Indian team since last year’s Champions Trophy. However, after this historic performance, Shami has given a clear message to chief selector Ajit Agarkar and his panel. With India’s next Test series against Sri Lanka, Shami’s form has strengthened his case for selection.

A lot of bottom batsmen

This is the 15th time Shami has taken 5 or more wickets in an innings in first-class cricket. From Jammu and Kashmir’s Shubham Khajuria to Yudhveer Singh, he bowled 8 batsmen. In particular, Aqib Nabi and Yudhveer Singh added 64 runs for the 9th wicket, raising the concern of Bengal. However, Shami dismissed the duo in just 7 runs to re-establish Bengal’s supremacy. Bengal’s remaining two wickets were picked up by Mukesh Kumar.

Shami’s ‘superfast’ run in domestic cricket

Despite being overlooked in the Indian team, Shami has tirelessly made his mark in domestic cricket. His stats this season are staggering. Total 36 wickets so far in Ranji Trophy (Average 16.52). 16 wickets in 7 matches (highest for Bengal) in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He has taken 15 wickets in 7 matches in Vijay Hazare Trophy. He has become the second highest wicket-taker this season after Aqib Nabi. Shami’s current strike rate is an impressive 36.58 and seems to be in full swing.

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