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Shami, Akash Deep Lead Bengal's Ranji Charge
8 Oct
Summary
- Bengal squad named for Ranji Trophy opener against Delhi on October 11.
- Mohammed Shami and Akash Deep bolster Bengal's potent pace attack.
- Abhimanyu Easwaran captains a squad aiming for Ranji Trophy success.
The Cricket Association of Bengal has unveiled a strong 17-man squad for the opening round of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season. The team is slated to face Delhi starting October 11, with Abhimanyu Easwaran captaining the side.
The bowling lineup is particularly formidable, spearheaded by experienced pacer Mohammed Shami, who was the leading wicket-taker among Bengal's pacers last season. He is supported by the dynamic duo of Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep, both in contention for national selection.
Adding depth to the squad is wicket-keeper Abhishek Porel, recently granted bail after a legal dispute. He will provide an option alongside Shakir Habib Gandhi. The batting order will be anchored by captain Easwaran and his deputy Sudip Kumar Gharami, fresh off their success in the Duleep Trophy.
This seasoned Bengal squad aims to go further than last season's semi-final finish, where they were eliminated by eventual champions Jammu and Kashmir. The team is grouped with Delhi, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Kerala, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Services for the upcoming campaign.
