Mohammed Shami’s career with the Indian team has got new hope as a result of his steady and spectacular performances for Bengal in the current Ranji Trophy 2025-26. In the premier tournament, the quick bowler has already claimed more than 20 wickets in just three matches.
In spite of the bowler’s fantastic performance, he has not been included in the Indian team. But the silver lining appears for Shami to resuscitate his international career. He is going to be a part of India’s premier domestic Twenty20 cricket competition first.
Mohammed Shami playing in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025
Revsportz has reported Mohammed Shami’s selection in Bengal squad for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025, which is about to start from November 26 and will go on till December 18. This tournament will be a huge opportunity for the young star to make a comeback to Team India.
If Shami stays consistent with his form in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025, he would be in a strong position to become a member of India’s squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 which would be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
Among the Indian pace battery, the player was overlooked for the England and Australia tour and then for the recent home Test series against the West Indies and now for the ongoing Test series against South Africa too.
Mohammed Shami dreams to return to India after shining in Ranji Trophy 2025-26.
Now, it is up to case whether the Shami’s performance in Ranji could get him the ODI spot back for the forthcoming ODI series against the South Africans, which is going to be a three-match series starting from November 30.
Shami last appeared for the Indian team during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 where India came victorious in the UAE earlier this year.
After his 2023 World Cup heroics, Shami was troubled by injuries, which had a negative influence on his form and consequently he was dropped from the Indian team across all formats.
But, on the other hand, it is believed that some of Shami’s public comments regarding his fitness have not been taken well by the BCCI and Indian selectors which has resulted in his continuous expulsion from the team.
The senior bowler was anticipated to go to England but his denial of playing for India A also diminished his chances.
Mohammed Shami in snazzy form right before SMAT 2025 opener
At the same time, the number of teams participating in India’s premier T20 tournament will be 30 and they will be divided into four groups. The format will consist of a round-robin stage followed by the knockout stage.
Bengal is in Elite Group C with Punjab, Haryana, Baroda, Gujarat, Puducherry, and Services. Bengal will start its campaign against Baroda on November 26.
It was a spectacular day for the Bengal team on Wednesday, November 19, when their all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed recorded his second first-class century, and fast bowler Mohammed Shami took five wickets to lead his side to a draw against Assam in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26. Shami picked up two scalps on the last day.
Assam’s first innings score was 200 runs, and Shami accomplished three wickets in Kalyani. The breathtaking displays by Shahbaz (101) and Sumanta Gupta (97) propelled Bengal to an enormous total of 442 before getting all out.
The remarkable fifties by Denis Das and Sumit Ghadigaonkar later on prevented Bengal from securing their fourth consecutive victory in the tournament as the match concluded in a tie.
