Ace Indian seamer Mohammed Shami’s return date to competitive cricket takes a back seat after the Bengal seamer failed to make the cut in the Ranji Trophy squad for Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh games. Shami declared himself 100% match-fit last month, giving hopes of breaking into the Test squad for the marquee Border-Gavaskar series; however, the selectors decided against picking him, with the Indian captain admitting that taking undercooked Shami Down Under would do no good to the travelling side.

"I had been bowling with half a run-up on and off since I can't put too much stress on my body. So, we decided that I would bowl properly, and I gave my 100%. "It felt great, and the results are good. Hopefully, I'll be back on track soon," Shami said during a promotional event last month.&nbsp;

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Shami had suffered an ankle injury during the home ODI World Cup last year, and was India’s top wicket-taker with 24 scalps in seven contested matches&nbsp;though he played with injury till the final. Picked for South Africa Tests later, Shami withdrew his name, with doctors not clearing him for on-field return.

The right-arm seamer underwent ankle surgery earlier this year in London and has been recovering and training at the NCA in Bengaluru since. Having missed all cricket action since November last year, Shami was in line for a comeback ahead of the Australia series. But before the selectors could rope him into the Test squad for New Zealand Tests, he suffered a setback in his recovery, delaying his return to competitive cricket.&nbsp;

The selectors, team management and even the fans kept their fingers crossed over Shami’s fitness; however, upon reviewing his recovery pace, the selectors decided against naming him in the 18-man squad for the BGT.

<h2>No Shami for Bengal</h2>

Shami was expected to start for Bengal in their next two Ranji Trophy fixtures, against Karnataka on November 6 and Madhya Pradesh on November 13. But his absence from the squad indicates that the India bowler hasn’t completely recovered from his injury and might take longer to get back onto the field.

Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah will lead India's pace attack in his absence, &nbsp;which consists of Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep and Harshit Rana, with Mukesh Kumar, Navdeep Saini and Khaleel Ahmed picked as reserves.

<h3>Bengal Ranji squad against Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh –</h3>

Anustup Majumdar (captain), Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Sudip Chatterjee, Sudip Gharami, Shahbaz Ahmed, Writtick Chatterjee, Avilin Ghosh, Shuvam Dey, Shakir Habib Gandhi, Pradipta Pramanik, Aamir Gani, Ishan Porel, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Mohammed Kaif, Rohit Kumar and Rishav Vivek

(With inputs from agencies)

Ace Indian seamer Mohammed Shami’s return date to competitive cricket takes a back seat after the Bengal seamer failed to make the cut in the Ranji Trophy squad for Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh games.

Ace Indian seamer Mohammed Shami’s return date to competitive cricket takes a back seat after the Bengal seamer failed to make the cut in the Ranji Trophy squad for Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh games. Shami declared himself 100% match-fit last month, giving hopes of breaking into the Test squad for the marquee Border-Gavaskar series; however, the selectors decided against picking him, with the Indian captain admitting that taking undercooked Shami Down Under would do no good to the travelling side. "I had been bowling with half a run-up on and off since I can't put too much stress on my body. So, we decided that I would bowl properly, and I gave my 100%. "It felt great, and the results are good. Hopefully, I'll be back on track soon," Shami said during a promotional event last month. ALSO READ: Pakistan can beat India in Tests on turning tracks, reckons Wasim Akram Shami had suffered an ankle injury during the home ODI World Cup last year, and was India’s top wicket-taker with 24 scalps in seven contested matches though he played with injury till the final. Picked for South Africa Tests later, Shami withdrew his name, with doctors not clearing him for on-field return. The right-arm seamer underwent ankle surgery earlier this year in London and has been recovering and training at the NCA in Bengaluru since. Having missed all cricket action since November last year, Shami was in line for a comeback ahead of the Australia series. But before the selectors could rope him into the Test squad for New Zealand Tests, he suffered a setback in his recovery, delaying his return to competitive cricket. The selectors, team management and even the fans kept their fingers crossed over Shami’s fitness; however, upon reviewing his recovery pace, the selectors decided against naming him in the 18-man squad for the BGT. No Shami for Bengal Shami was expected to start for Bengal in their next two Ranji Trophy fixtures, against Karnataka on November 6 and Madhya Pradesh on November 13. But his absence from the squad indicates that the India bowler hasn’t completely recovered from his injury and might take longer to get back onto the field. Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah will lead India's pace attack in his absence, which consists of Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep and Harshit Rana, with Mukesh Kumar, Navdeep Saini and Khaleel Ahmed picked as reserves. Bengal Ranji squad against Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh – Anustup Majumdar (captain), Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Sudip Chatterjee, Sudip Gharami, Shahbaz Ahmed, Writtick Chatterjee, Avilin Ghosh, Shuvam Dey, Shakir Habib Gandhi, Pradipta Pramanik, Aamir Gani, Ishan Porel, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Mohammed Kaif, Rohit Kumar and Rishav Vivek (With inputs from agencies)

Mohammed Shami to wait longer for cricket comeback after Bengal Ranji Trophy squad snub

Bengal seamer Akash Deep was surprised to receive his maiden India Test call-up for the remaining three matches against England. While standing near the boundary line during his state's Ranji Trophy game against Kerela in Tumba, the right-arm seamer received the news of his Test selection through his teammates sitting in the dressing room. Everyone celebrated Akash's Test call-up by clapping and congratulating him.

"I was hopeful that in the near future, I might get a Test call-up if I keep performing, but I didn't expect that it would come by the third match itself," Akash Deep told news agency PTI from his hotel room in Tumba.&nbsp;

Since making his Ranji Trophy debut for Bengal in 2019, Akash has picked up 103 wickets from 29 games. However, his impressive showing against England Lions last month, wherein he bagged 11 wickets from two unofficial Tests, seemed to lock his chances of breaking into the Test side.

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After years of toiling in India’s premier domestic tournament, Akash Deep got picked by the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL. The 27-year-old was named in the ODI squad for the South Africa series late last year but didn’t get to play a game. That experience, however, made him realise what aspects of his bowling he needed to work more on.

“Inswing is my stock delivery, but at this level, you need to have outswing and reverse swing and, more importantly, need to control the swing," Akash Deep said.

"I was in the ODI squad in South Africa and realised that more than skill, at this level, it is more about the mental strength of being able to execute plans under pressure," he added.

<h2>India ready for Bazball challenge without star players</h2>

Several first-team players are missing from the squad for the last three Tests against England, with Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer being the top names.

While Test regulars Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane are also overlooked, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja’s participation is under a dark cloud owing to their fitness status.

In the fast-bowling department, alongside vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah, India has Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep. While seasoned campaigner Ravi Ashwin will lead the spin attack, Kuldeep Yadav and two all-rounders, Axar Patel and Washington Sundar, are also there.

Rajkot in Gujarat will host the third of the five Tests, starting on Thursday (Feb 15).&nbsp;

Bengal seamer Akash Deep was surprised to receive his maiden India Test call-up for the remaining three matches against England. While standing near the boundary line during his state's Ranji Trophy game against Kerela in Tumba, the right-arm seamer received the news of his Test selection through his teammates sitting in the dressing room.

Bengal seamer Akash Deep was surprised to receive his maiden India Test call-up for the remaining three matches against England. While standing near the boundary line during his state's Ranji Trophy game against Kerela in Tumba, the right-arm seamer received the news of his Test selection through his teammates sitting in the dressing room. Everyone celebrated Akash's Test call-up by clapping and congratulating him. "I was hopeful that in the near future, I might get a Test call-up if I keep performing, but I didn't expect that it would come by the third match itself," Akash Deep told news agency PTI from his hotel room in Tumba. Since making his Ranji Trophy debut for Bengal in 2019, Akash has picked up 103 wickets from 29 games. However, his impressive showing against England Lions last month, wherein he bagged 11 wickets from two unofficial Tests, seemed to lock his chances of breaking into the Test side. ALSO READ: Saurashtra Cricket Association to felicitate Ravindra Jadeja and Cheteshwar Pujara ahead of Rajkot Test After years of toiling in India’s premier domestic tournament, Akash Deep got picked by the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL. The 27-year-old was named in the ODI squad for the South Africa series late last year but didn’t get to play a game. That experience, however, made him realise what aspects of his bowling he needed to work more on. “Inswing is my stock delivery, but at this level, you need to have outswing and reverse swing and, more importantly, need to control the swing," Akash Deep said. "I was in the ODI squad in South Africa and realised that more than skill, at this level, it is more about the mental strength of being able to execute plans under pressure," he added. India ready for Bazball challenge without star players Several first-team players are missing from the squad for the last three Tests against England, with Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer being the top names. While Test regulars Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane are also overlooked, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja’s participation is under a dark cloud owing to their fitness status. In the fast-bowling department, alongside vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah, India has Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep. While seasoned campaigner Ravi Ashwin will lead the spin attack, Kuldeep Yadav and two all-rounders, Axar Patel and Washington Sundar, are also there. Rajkot in Gujarat will host the third of the five Tests, starting on Thursday (Feb 15).

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