During the Group A match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy between Bengal and Madhya Pradesh, India pacer Mohammed Shami was involved in an unfortunate incident while bowling the penultimate over of Madhya Pradesh’s innings. Attempting to stop the ball, Shami fell awkwardly, and it appeared that he had hurt his boots, which caused discomfort in his lower back. As the pacer lay on the ground, it was clear that he was in pain, but Nitin Patel, the head of the Centre of Excellence’s medical panel, was promptly called onto the field to assess his condition. Thankfully, the injury did not appear to be serious, and Shami was able to continue without any major issues. This scare came at a time when Shami was making his return after a long injury layoff, and his health remains a priority for the Indian team.Mohammed Shami endured a painful fall during an Elite BCCI tournament, appearing visibly uncomfortable afterward.
In the match, Madhya Pradesh had earlier restricted Bengal to 189/9, with Shivam Shukla’s impressive figures of 4/29 being the highlight of their bowling performance. On the batting side, MP’s chase was led by captain Rajat Patidar, who scored a quick 68 runs off 40 balls, and Subhranshu Senapati, who contributed a steady 50 runs off 33 balls. The pair formed a crucial partnership to steer Madhya Pradesh to a comfortable six-wicket win.
While the Shami injury scare made headlines, the spotlight was also on the sensational performance of Ishan Kishan in the Group C match between Jharkhand and Arunachal Pradesh. Ishan Kishan, known for his aggressive style of play, was in destructive form, smashing an unbeaten 77 runs off just 23 balls, which included an astonishing nine sixes. His whirlwind knock helped Jharkhand chase down the small target of 94 in just 4.3 overs, leading them to a commanding 10-wicket win.Mohammed Shami endured a painful fall during an Elite BCCI tournament, appearing visibly uncomfortable afterward.
In the bowling department, Jharkhand’s Anukul Roy and Ravi Kumar Yadav put up clinical performances with the ball. Roy finished with figures of 4/17, while Yadav took 3 wickets for 12 runs, as they helped their team bowl out Arunachal Pradesh for a low total. This comprehensive win highlighted Jharkhand’s all-round strength in the match.Mohammed Shami endured a painful fall during an Elite BCCI tournament, appearing visibly uncomfortable afterward.
The day was filled with dramatic moments, from Shami’s injury scare to Kishan’s explosive knock, and it showed the unpredictability and excitement that the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy always brings to Indian domestic cricket.
