Overview
- Mohammed Shami claimed career-best figures of 8 for 90 in Kalyani to give Bengal a 26-run first-innings lead over Jammu & Kashmir.
- Bengal were later bowled out for 99, and J&K ended Day 3 on 43 for 2, needing 83 more to win the semifinal.
- Coach Badruddin Siddiqui said he feels national selectors have "forgotten" Shami and argued India do not have a like-for-like replacement.
- He maintained that fitness is not a concern, noting Shami bowled more than 20 overs while taking eight wickets.
- Shami has not played for India since the 2025 Champions Trophy final, and reports indicate he is set to feature for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026.