Mohammed Shami returns to cricket for Bengal but remains ineffective on day one of Ranji Trophy

Mohammed Shami returned to competitive cricket after 360 days following an ankle injury, representing Bengal in the Ranji Trophy against Madhya Pradesh. Despite a modest first-day performance, Shami bowled ten overs without taking a wicket. Bengal was bowled out for 228, with Shahbaz Ahmed top-scoring with 92 runs.