Despite Bengal's defeat to Haryana, veteran pacer Mohammed Shami impressed with a four-wicket haul, taking his tally to 11 in the last three games.
Young India opener Abhishek Sharma left everyone stunned with his heroic batting for Punjab in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match.
All-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed struck his second first-class century before Mohammed Shami delivered a double blow in successive overs as Bengal tightened their grip in pursuit of a fourth successive Ranji Trophy Group C win
As they have done so often this season, R Smaran and Karun Nair rescued Karnataka, milking 119 runs for the fourth wicket.
All-rounder Saransh Jain held one end together with a solid unbeaten 82 to help Madhya Pradesh beat Goa by three wickets after a tense run chase on the final day of their Ranji Trophy Group B match.
Pacer Simarjeet Singh bowled a sharp opening spell to reduce Jammu and Kashmir to 31 for 3 after eight home batters contributed just 20 runs in Delhi's below-par 211 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Group D match.
Mohammed Shami went wicket-less as centurion Hanuma Vihari helped Tripura punch above their weight and inch closer to Bengal's first innings total.
Mohammed Shami's 5-for in the Bengal vs Gujarat Ranji Trophy match has intensified the demand for his Team India return.
With 15 wickets in 68 overs across the first two games, Mohammed Shami has given a good account of his form and fitness in the premier domestic competition thus far
Mohammed Shami ripped through the Gujarat batting order, claiming a 5-wicket haul amid India non-selection controversy.
Left-arm spinner Shahbaz Ahmed, who used to play for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, helped Bengal take the advantage against Gujarat in their Ranji Trophy clash.
Out-of-favour India pacer Mohammed Shami grabbed three wickets in four balls in the fag end of the day to help Bengal bundle out Uttarakhand for 213.
Consistent top-order batter Abhimanyu Easwaran will lead a strong Bengal side in the upcoming Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season beginning on October 15.
Sourav Ganguly was re-elected unopposed as CAB president on Monday, replacing his brother Snehasish Ganguly, who had been in the role for nearly three years.
Seasoned pacer Mohammed Shami, who missed out on a place in India's squad for the England tour, has been named in Bengal's expanded list of 50 probables for the upcoming domestic season.
Wriddhiman Saha played his last match against Punjab with Bengal in the Ranji Trophy Elite 2024-25 Group C encounter.
Mohammed Shami bowled 19 overs in the first innings and returned with impressive figures of 4/54, putting Bengal in a strong position at the Holkar Stadium.
Mohammed Shami bowled for 19 overs and took an impressive 4/54 to signal that he's slowly getting back to being at his best.