Irfan Pathan Hails Shami After Sensational 8/90 In Ranji Trophy Semi-final

Irfan Pathan hails Shami after sensational 8/90 in Ranji Trophy semi-final (Image Source: IANS)

Bengal Cricket Academy Ground: Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has praised Mohammed Shami after the right-arm pacer took 8 wicket haul, playing for Bengal against Jammu and Kashmir in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2025-26 semi-final played at the Bengal Cricket Academy Ground.

Shami has been consistently performing well in the domestic circuit, producing match-winning spells for his team, Bengal. Shami first dismantled both the openers with the help of swing and pace with the new ball. He completed his five-wicket haul in the 59th over by getting the wicket of Kanhaiya Wadhwan, who was looking in great touch.

Shami completed his eight-wicket haul with the wicket of Jammu and Kashmir’s fast bowler Aaqib Nabi in the 77th over. He also registered his career-best figures of 8/90.

Pathan mentioned the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, in which Shami is not a part of India’s team, while also praising the Indian pacer’s performance.

“While the World Cup is on, one of India’s finest fast bowlers @MdShami11 is grinding it out in the Ranji Trophy. 8 wickets in the semi-final,” he wrote on X.

Shami had also claimed a five-wicket haul against Services last month, returning with figure of 5/51 in the second innings. Overall, the 35-year-old has taken 38 wickets in seven matches, including three five-fors, cementing his place among the standout bowlers of this Ranji season for Bengal.

“While the World Cup is on, one of India’s finest fast bowlers @MdShami11 is grinding it out in the Ranji Trophy. 8 wickets in the semi-final,” he wrote on X.

With the help of Shami’s magnificent performance, the Bengal cricket team was able to take a lead of 26 runs in the first innings, but they got out for just 99 runs in the second innings, giving a target of 126 runs to chase for the Jammu and Kashmir team and creating history as they aim to reach their first Ranji Trophy final in history.

Article Source: IANS