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Ganguly: Shami deserves India bowling role

8 Apr

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Summary

Sourav Ganguly believes Mohammed Shami should bowl alongside Bumrah.
Shami took 2 wickets for 9 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Ganguly praised Shami's domestic form and fitness.

Ganguly: Shami deserves India bowling role

Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has expressed strong support for pacer Mohammed Shami, suggesting he should be India's second-choice bowler alongside Jasprit Bumrah. Ganguly lauded Shami's recent sensational performance in the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, where he took an astonishing 2 wickets for only 9 runs in his spell against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Ganguly highlighted Shami's remarkable form in domestic cricket since returning from injury. He recalled Shami's eight-wicket haul in the Ranji Trophy semi-final for Bengal, describing it as an instrumental effort. The former captain emphasized that consistent bowling in tournaments like the Ranji Trophy naturally builds fitness, and he believes Shami still has much to offer.