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Team India's veteran pacer Mohammad Shami continued his impressive form in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2025-26. The 35-year-old's fiery spell helped Bengal claim a 141-run win over Gujarat at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Tuesday, October 28.Gujarat were required to chase a 327-run target in the fourth innings. Shami ran through the opposition's batting lineup, recording stunning figures of 10-1-38-5. The ace fast bowler finished with eight wickets across two innings.Shami shone with the ball in Bengal's eight-wicket win in their opening fixture against Uttarakhand as well. He picked up seven wickets from two innings and was adjudged the Player of the Match.The seasoned campaigner received widespread praise on social media. Several fans expressed their delight over his wonderful form on the comeback trail. Here are some of the top reactions on X:Syed Aamir Quadri @aamir28_LINK@CricCrazyJohns Mohammed Shami when in rhythm is a sight to behold. The seam position is perfection in motionPreet sidhu @sidhupreet01LINK@CricCrazyJohns Come back loading against South AfricaSapna Tiwari @STiwari73154LINK@CricCrazyJohns "Economy under 3, 15 wickets, maidens raining—Shami isn’t returning, he’s reclaiming. SA tour about to be a horror movie for batsmen. #KingShami"BONG CONNECTION @BOONMITRALINKAnother 5 wicket haul for Md Shami after 3 wickets in first inning and 7 wickets in first test 🔥🔥 Seems like breaking the door to get selected for the National team again 🙌🏻 Well bowled Shami Bhai 🔥🙌🏻 #Shami @MdShami11 #INDvsAUS #BENvsGUJLakshya Bhadauria @IamLakshya18LINKMOHAMMED SHAMI IS BOWLING SOME EXTRAORDINARY SPELL IN RANJI TROPHY!!🤩🤩 India's highest wicket taker in last 2 ODI Tournaments was dropped on Australian ODI Tour. Now showing in the Ranji Trophy. #Shami #MohammedShami #IndianCricket #ranjitrophy2025Abhijeet Andansare @ImAbhijeet17LINKMd Shami has given a befitting reply to selectors by picking up 15 wkts in just 4 innings of Ranji Trophy Which includes 5fer,4fer & 2 3 wickets hall Amazing reply & shuts down all discussions about his fitness n form Well done #Shami Keep breaking doors #ranjitrophy2025Mohammad Shami's last appearance in international cricket came during India's 2025 Champions Trophy triumph. He was the joint-highest wicket-taker for the Men in Blue in the ICC event, taking nine wickets across five innings.Newly appointed selector had a lengthy chat with Mohammad Shami at Eden Gardens after Day 2Mohammad Shami's recent selection snubs have been a big talking point. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar previously confirmed that the bowler was not picked for the five-match Test series against England due to fitness concerns.Shami, on the other hand, remarked that he was completely fit and suggested that it wasn't his job to give the selectors an update on his fitness. Amid the back-and-forth, newly appointed selector RP Singh recently had a lengthy chat with the senior player.Singh attended Day 2 of Bengal's Ranji Trophy 2025-26 match against Gujarat at Eden Gardens. After the end of the day's play, he reached out to Shami and the two were seen having a long discussion.Srinjoy Sanyal @srinjoysanyal07LINKAfter the media exchanges b/w Ajit Agarkar and Mohammad Shami last week, newly-appointed selector RP Singh is at Eden Gardens for the Bengal vs Gujarat clash. The World T20 winner spoke to Shami at length after the day’s play today. @Sportskeeda #RanjiTrophyIt remains to be seen if Shami's Ranji Trophy 2025-26 returns help him get a place in India's Test squad for the upcoming two-match home Test series against South Africa. The first Test will be played at Eden Gardens, beginning November 14.
