India’s pace spearhead Mohammed Shami has been making waves in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024, representing Bengal. Shami has been instrumental in his team’s progress, displaying exceptional form, earning accolades not only for his bowling but also for his valuable contributions with the bat.
Recently, he took to social media to express his pride in Bengal’s journey to the tournament’s quarter-finals. Bengal’s victory over Chandigarh in the pre-quarter-final showcased Shami’s all-round brilliance. Coming in during a crucial stage, he played a fiery knock of 32* off just 17 balls, helping his team post a competitive total. His cameo, characterized by crisp boundaries and smart running, captured the fans’ attention and proved to be a game-changer.
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Following the win, Shami shared his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “It’s always a proud moment to contribute to the team’s success. Delighted to be a part of Bengal’s journey to the quarter-finals. A big shoutout to all the players and team staff for their incredible efforts. Let’s keep pushing forward together!”
It’s always a proud moment to contribute to the team’s success. Delighted to be a part of Bengal’s journey to the quarterfinals. A big shoutout to all the players and team staff for their incredible efforts. Let’s keep pushing forward together!”#SyedMushtaqAliTrophy #TeamBengal… pic.twitter.com/FAur8krnsZ
— 𝕸𝖔𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖒𝖆𝖉 𝖘𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖎 (@MdShami11) December 9, 2024
While Shami’s performances in the domestic circuit have been promising, the spotlight is also on his potential return to the Indian squad for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 in Australia. Discussions around his fitness and readiness have gained momentum, with Indian skipper Rohit Sharma shedding light on the situation.
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Speaking after the Adelaide Test, Rohit emphasized the need for caution. “It obviously hampers his preparation to come and play a Test. We want to be very careful… we don’t want to bring him here in a situation where he plays and pulls up sore. We want to be 100 percent sure with him,” Rohit remarked, underlining the team’s commitment to ensuring Shami is fully prepared before rejoining the Test squad.
For now, Shami’s focus remains on Bengal’s campaign in the SMAT 2024, but fans are eager to see the veteran pacer don the Indian jersey once again, showcasing his class on the international stage.
