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

By Suresh

Namaste, community. Let me share a beautiful moment in cricket — the kind that reminds us why we love this beautiful game. **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