Overview

• Playing for Bengal against Uttarakhand at Eden Gardens on October 15, Shami returned to first-class action in the Ranji Trophy opener.
• He finished with 3 for 37 in 14.5 overs, including a burst of three wickets in four balls in the 73rd over.
• He told reporters he is fully fit and capable of playing both four-day and 50-over cricket.
• He said selection for India’s upcoming Australia tour rests with the selectors and that his responsibility is to prepare and play.
• The 35-year-old has not featured for India since the 2023 ODI World Cup and said it is not his job to provide fitness updates to management.