Mohammed Shami all set to play for Bengal against Services

INDIA PACEMAN Mohammed Shami is all set to play for Bengal in the opening round Ranji Trophy match against Services, starting October 6.

Shami has had the opportunity to represent the state after the selection committee did not pick him in the squad for the three-match T20 series against Australia. It is learnt that wicketkeeper-batsman Shreevats Goswami has been picked for India A ODI series against New Zealand and Shami will be his direct replacement. With Wriddhiman Saha in the team, Bengal does not require a backup keeper.

A BCCI official working close to the development told PTI, 

“Since Shami has not played much cricket during the past three weeks save the lone ODI, he is fit and fresh. He is a certainty for the New Zealand ODIs but a couple of Ranji games will certainly give some much required game time.”

Shami is expected to join Bengal practice on October 4.

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