Overview
- The Cricket Association of Bengal announced a 17-player squad for the 2025–26 Vijay Hazare Trophy with Abhimanyu Easwaran appointed captain.
- Mohammed Shami returns to spearhead the attack after 36 wickets across formats this season, including 20 in four Ranji matches and 16 in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
- The pace unit also includes India quicks Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar, giving Bengal a seasoned seam trio.
- Bengal are placed in Elite Group B and open against Vidarbha in Rajkot on December 24, with Group B games scheduled in the city.
- The knockout stages will be held at Bengaluru’s Centre of Excellence from January 12 to 18.