Shami for Bengal in Ranji Trophy 2026/27 [PC- X]The first round of the Ranji Trophy 2026/27 has begun, with Bengal taking on Delhi at the Bengal Cricket Stadium. On the first day of the match, the home team bowled out the seven-time champions for 240 runs in just 77.3 overs.For Bengal, veteran seamer Mohammed Shami emerged as the chief architect of the demolition, showing great hunger and brilliant pace-bowling craft. Mohammed Shami starts Ranji Trophy 2026/27 with four-ferOn Sunday morning, Mohammed Shami started the proceedings with the ball for Bengal against Delhi. The 36-year-old seamer produced a fine spell of seam bowling and got the results from the word go, picking up the prized wicket of Yash Dhull in his maiden spell.He later dismissed two set batters in the form of Ayush Doseja, on 45, and Hritik Shokeen, who scored a fighting 56. ALSO READSuresh Raina Predicts Mohammed Shami's India FutureDelhi’s Divij Mehra became Shami’s victim from the first innings, as he returned with 4/30 during his 17.3-over spell, featuring nine maidens.Apart from Shami, Aamir Gani and Akash Deep picked a couple of wickets. Whereas, the in-form Mukesh Kumar bagged a solitary wicket in the innings. Why is Ranji Trophy 2026/27 so important for Mohammed Shami?Mohammed Shami has been a consistently on road, despite being out of favours by the national selectors ever since winning the 2025 Champions Trophy with Team India.The experienced seamer not only has been bowling with a large heart in the IPL, but he has been a consistent performer in the domestic cricket for Bengal and East Zone.With Bhuvneshwar Kumar recalled for Team India after four years recently, Shami would also been counting his blessings. But before that, he would need performances behind him, as the Indian team management looking a fast bowling resources for the 2027 World Cup.ALSO READAshwin Praises Puducherry Pitches For IND A Vs AUS A Matches Amid IND-WI High-Scoring T20Is
