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Pacer Mohammed Shami's recent bowling form has put him back in contention for selection. His strong performances in the Ranji Trophy have silenced doubts about his fitness. This follows a public disagreement with selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar. Shami's wickets have sent a clear message to selectors ahead of the South Africa tour.

Fast bowler Mohammed Shami made his return to the Bengal Ranji side. Shami, was not picked for the white-ball tour of India.

After his Team India snub for the upcoming ODIs, Mohammed Shami is set to make his domestic return for Bengal in the upcoming Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season, bolstering their pace attack alongside Akash Deep. Led by Abhimanyu Easwaran, the strong squad also features experienced batters and emerging talents, aiming for a strong start and a domestic title push.

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra expressed skepticism regarding Mohammed Shami's return to the national team, citing his lack of recent match practice. While acknowledging Shami's talent, Chopra noted he has fallen behind in the fast-bowling race. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar also emphasized the need for game time. Strong domestic or IPL performances are crucial for Shami's comeback chances.