Mohammed Shami named in Bengal squad for Ranji Trophy
Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been included in the Bengal team for the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy. The Cricket Association of Bengal on Wednesday (October 7) named a 17-member squad for the first match of the upcoming Ranji Trophy season. In addition, seven players have been selected as standbys. Shami is part of the main squad. Discussions are currently swirling about Shami’s return to Team India.
Bengal’s first Ranji Trophy match will be against Delhi between October 11th and 14th. The match will be played at the Bengal Cricket Academy ground in Kalyani. With Shami’s inclusion in the squad, it’s almost certain he’ll be included in the playing 11.
Tanmay Baloda creates history by taking 14 wickets in a single Test
Indian spin bowler Tanmay Baloda set a new world record by taking 14 wickets in a single Test. Recently, two unofficial Test matches were played between the Indian and Australian Under-19 teams. In the second match, Tanmay’s brilliant bowling led Team India to a one-sided victory. The Indian spinner took six wickets in the first innings and eight in the second.
With 14 wickets, Tanmay became the highest wicket-taker in a Youth Test. He bowled 25 overs in the first innings, taking 6 wickets and conceding just 32 runs. Eleven of those 25 overs were maiden. Thanks to this impressive bowling, Australia were bowled out for 174 in the first innings. Then, in the second innings, Tanmay bowled 19.5 overs, taking 8 wickets for 41 runs. He also bowled 5 maiden overs. Australia were all out for just 151 runs in the second innings.
Kieron Pollard bought by Joburg Super Kings for SA20
Former West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard has been signed by the Joburg Super Kings for the 2027 SA 20 season. Pollard previously played for MI Cape Town. The Super Kings franchise acquired the 39-year-old for 1.5 million Rand, which translates to approximately ₹8.7 million in Indian Rupees. Pollard will have significant responsibility as an all-rounder.
Pollard, who retired from international cricket in April 2022, continues to play franchise cricket. He appears in various T20 leagues around the world. However, he has retired from the IPL, the biggest T20 league. Pollard retired from the IPL after a long association with the Mumbai Indians.
BCCI bids farewell to Ajit Agarkar
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) bid farewell to Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar. Agarkar’s tenure has ended. His selected Indian teams won numerous titles. It’s worth noting that Agarkar assumed the role of Chief Selector for India’s senior men’s team in July 2023. His term ended on October 4, 2026.
“This tenure has been marked by some truly special moments for Indian cricket – three ICC trophies, two Asia Cup titles and two consecutive Asian Games gold medals, as well as a run to the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup,” the BCCI wrote in its post.
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