Mohammed Shami’s super comeback created history by taking 8 wickets in Ranji semi-finals. Will Agarkar now give a chance in Team India?

News India Live, Digital Desk: Mohammed Shami’s deadly bowling is once again wreaking havoc on Indian domestic cricket grounds. While playing for Bengal in the semi-final match of Ranji Trophy 2026, Shami broke the back of the opposition team and presented such proof of his fitness and edge, which is impossible to ignore.

Shami’s historic spell: 8/90

After being out of Team India for a long time due to injury, Shami made his comeback to domestic cricket.

Career best performance: Shami in one innings 8 wickets for 90 runs Shocks. This is the best performance of his first-class career so far.

Magic of reverse swing: On the Eden Gardens pitch, he showed the same reverse swing with the old ball for which he is famous all over the world.

Fitness Test: He bowled more than 25 overs in the match, which shows that his match fitness is now fully ready for the international level.

Gave ‘ultimatum’ to selectors

This performance of Mohammed Shami has come at a time when the Indian team World Test Championship (WTC) Final And an experienced fast bowler is needed for the upcoming important tours.

Notice to Ajit Agarkar: Shami has made it clear to the selection committee (whose chairman is Ajit Agarkar) with his performance that he is coming back with full force and not just in name.

Upcoming T20 World Cup 2026: Although this performance has come with the red ball, considering his form, the demand to include him in the T20 World Cup squad has intensified.

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Opinion of fans and experts

Fans on social media are comparing Shami’s lethal bowling with his form in the 2023 ODI World Cup. Cricket experts believe that if the pair of Shami and Jasprit Bumrah comes together again, India’s attack will be the most dangerous in the world.

Shami’s statement: “My job is to perform and I did that. I am happy with my fitness and now the ball is in the selectors’ court.”