Shami has been instrumental in East Zone reaching Duleep Trophy final (Credit: PTI)
\n\nThe Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) will celebrate Mohammed Shami on Saturday as he gets ready to make his 100th first-class appearance, one day before East Zone and South Zone play in the Duleep Trophy final at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium. With five wickets in two innings as the reigning champions Central Zone were eliminated from the competition, the seasoned bowler was instrumental in East Zone's journey to the final.
\n\nWith 99 first-class appearances to date, Shami has claimed 382 wickets in the competition. His significance during a lengthy domestic career's highlighted by his career-best numbers of 8 for 90.
\n\nTo commemorate the achievement, CAB will give Shami a silver salver, a customised No. 100 jersey, and a cricket ball signed by association president Sourav Ganguly. Sanjoy Das, the CAB treasurer, will congratulate the quick bowler.
\n\n“Shami is the pride of Bengal cricket and an absolute legend. This is a small gesture on behalf of the state association on completion of an important milestone," Das told PTI.
\n\nThe 35-year-old has not played in an international game since the Champions Trophy final in March 2025 and is no…
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