Mohammed Shami To Be Felicitated By Cricket Association Of Bengal On 100th First-Class Appearance

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Shami to Reach 100 First-Class Caps, Felicitated by CAB

A gentle reminder that even when the stadium lights dim on an international career, the rhythm of the game keeps beating. Our friend Mohammed Shami, that elegant right-arm pacer, is all set to complete his 100th First-Class appearance — and the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) is honouring him for it.

The felicitation falls on Saturday, just a day ahead of the Duleep Trophy final between East Zone and South Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Fittingly, Shami — now a stalwart of East Zone — was instrumental in his team's run to the final, picking up five wickets across two innings as reigning champions Central Zone were dumped out of the tournament.

A few numbers worth bowing to: 382 wickets in his distinguished FC career, including a career-best 8/90 in an innings. He currently sits on 99 appearances, so this Saturday is the milestone.

CAB will present him with an autographed cricket ball (signed by president Sourav Ganguly), a customised jersey bearing No. 100, and a silver salver — honoured personally by CAB treasurer Sanjoy Das. As Das put it, "Shami is the pride of Bengal cricket and an absolute legend."

On a more personal note — our veteran pacer remains out of the Indian national side and hasn't featured internationally since the Champions Trophy final in March 2025. He was also left out of the squad for the upcoming New Zealand series. Yet he keeps grinding in domestic cricket, working his way back toward full fitness and a possible return.

Like a slow alap building toward its climax, Shami's story isn't over — it's merely in its most patient movement. 🏏

Source: NDTV Sports