Shami's Road to Recovery: Key Players Return for Bengal's Ranji Campaign

Mohammed Shami, sidelined by an ankle injury, is recovering post-surgery and considers playing domestic cricket to assess his fitness. Meanwhile, Wriddhiman Saha and Sudip Chatterjee return to Bengal's Ranji team for its initial matches. Bengal, led by Anustup Majumdar, faces Uttar Pradesh first.

Mohammed Shami, India's premier fast bowler, is working his way back to the cricket scene after being sidelined with an ankle injury. Following a surgery earlier this year, Shami expressed his intent to test his fitness via domestic cricket before returning internationally.

As Shami eyes a comeback, Bengal's Ranji team sees the return of seasoned players Wriddhiman Saha and Sudip Chatterjee. Saha, who has had a rocky relationship with the Cricket Association of Bengal, previously ventured to Tripura as a mentor in 2022.

Under captain Anustup Majumdar, the Bengal squad has set off for Lucknow to take on Uttar Pradesh on October 11. Their campaign will continue with a home match against Bihar, marking an important start to their season.

(With inputs from agencies.)