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Shami's 100th First-Class Game Amidst Duleep Trophy Final
6 Sep
Summary
- Mohammed Shami plays his 100th first-class match for East Zone.
- CAB to honor Shami with a silver salver and signed memorabilia.
- Shami aims for an India comeback after being left out of the squad.
Mohammed Shami will achieve a significant milestone on Saturday, marking his 100th first-class appearance as East Zone prepares to contest the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone. Shami has been a pivotal player, instrumental in East Zone's progression to the final, having taken five wickets in the previous match against Central Zone.
The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) will celebrate this achievement by presenting Shami with a silver salver, a specially made 'No. 100' jersey, and a cricket ball autographed by association president Sourav Ganguly. CAB treasurer Sanjoy Das lauded Shami as the pride of Bengal cricket.
Shami has not featured for the Indian national team in an international game since the Champions Trophy final in March 2025 and was not included in recent squad selections. However, he remains focused on domestic cricket, playing in the Duleep Trophy to maintain match fitness and work towards regaining full health.
Despite the current absence from the national squad, Shami's participation in first-class cricket signifies his dedication to a potential comeback. He aims to leverage his performance in the Duleep Trophy final as an opportunity to make a case for his return to the Indian team.
