Mohammed Shami was not part of the Bengal playing XI against Services in the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 round 2 match being played at the Airforce Complex Ground Palam in New Delhi on Sunday.
Sportstar understands Shami trained with the Bengal team on Saturday. Bengal coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla on Sunday clarified saying the fast bowler was just rested and that there’s no fitness issue.
In the last match against Delhi, Shami picked five wickets, including a four-fer, against Delhi in the opening match of the Ranji Trophy season.
He has been replaced by his younger brother Mohammed Kaif in the playing XI.
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Apart from Shami, Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar are also not part of Bengal’s playing XI since the duo has been called up for India A duty in New Zealand.
Shami has consistently featured for Bengal in all domestic competitions and also played the Duleep Trophy 2026-27 where East Zone won the title.
The fast bowler hasn’t played for India since Champions Trophy 2025. Shami was once again left out of India’s upcoming tour of New Zealand.
Published on Oct 18, 2026