Duleep Trophy Final | Will relentless Shami get another go at the international level?
Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami is preparing for his 100th First Class match in the Duleep Trophy final. His strong domestic performance has sparked discussions about a potential return to the Indian national cricket team.
Why it matters
Shami's performance is a key point of interest for cricket fans and selectors ahead of upcoming international tours.
When Mohammed Shami walks onto the MAC Stadium turf on Sunday for East Zone in the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone, it will be a momentous occasion for the 36-year-old, who will be featuring in his 100th First Class match.
As he aims to return to the national team, Shami has been putting in the hard yards in domestic cricket. Last year, the pacer took 37 wickets in the Ranji Trophy from seven matches as Bengal narrowly missed out on making the summit clash.
This season, in two Duleep outings so far, the veteran speedster has bowled with pace and verve, prompting East Zone skipper Ishan Kishan to praise him lavishly.
Brilliant reflexes 👌 Mohd. Shami pulls off a fantastic one-handed-catch off his own bowling to dismiss Harsh Dubey 🙌 #DuleepTrophy | #CZvEZ Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/kyExeix2VY pic.twitter.com/G7ZYgbpmi7
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