Mohammed Shami bowled 43 overs in the Ranji Trophy match for Bengal against Madhya Pradesh in November. Following this, he played in all nine games of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT)

Veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami will be rested for Bengal's Vijay Hazare Trophy opener against Delhi on Saturday in Hyderabad.

Mohammed Shami made his comeback from injury during the recently-concluded Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and has also been named in Bengal's squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy, starting Saturday.

As per a report, star India pacer Mohammed Shami may choose to prioritise his recovery for IPL 2025, instead of rushing back for the Test series vs Australia.

Venkatesh Iyer put in a star all-round performance, while Mohammed Shami underwhelmed amid talks of heading to Australia.

Fresh setback for the Indian team, Mohammed Shami is unlikely to travel to Australia anytime soon.

Mohammed Shami carried Bengal to the quarterfinals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy by smashing a game-changing 17-ball-32 and bowling 13 dot balls in his four overs.

Mohammed Shami carried Bengal to the quarterfinals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy by smashing a game-changing 17-ball-32 and bowling 13 dot balls in his four overs.

There remains a big suspense over Mohammed Shami's case, with skipper Rohit Sharma suggesting that the pacer still isn't 100% ready for return to Test cricket.

Mohammed Shami's much-anticipated return to Test arena could be delayed further after Rohit Sharma informed that the senior speedster had once again developed "some swelling" in his knees.