Bengal Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25 Squad: Shami and Abishek Porel In, Sudip Gharami to lead - Full List of Players, Schedule and Fixtures

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The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has announced a strong Bengal squad for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024-25, featuring experienced campaigners and some exciting talents.

Mohammed Shami, the seasoned India pacer, headlines the squad as he makes a return to limited-overs cricket after nearly a year. Shami recently played in Bengal’s Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh, marking his recovery from an Achilles tendon injury. His inclusion will undoubtedly bolster Bengal’s pace attack.

Sudip Kumar Gharami will be leading the side in the SMAT trophy, replacing Anustup Majumder who captained them in the Ranji Trophy.

The Bengal squad also boasts several IPL regulars, including Shahbaz Ahmed, an all-rounder known for his consistent performances with both bat and ball, and Abishek Porel, a dynamic wicketkeeper-batter who has gained valuable experience in high-pressure matches.

Key Players to Watch

• Shahbaz Ahmed: A decent all-rounder who adds depth to the squad with his handy contributions in the middle order and utility with the ball.
• Mohammed Shami: The Indian pacer will be the cynosure for the Bengal team in the SMAT. After the injury hiatus, Shami will be aiming to propel with forces for Bengal in the tournament.
• Abishek Porel: Abishek Porel, the only retained IPL player from Bengal, will play a key part for them. They dynamic wicketkeeper-batter will boast the Bengal side with his power-hitting ability at the top.

Bengal’s SMAT Schedule and Fixtures

Bengal is placed in Group A alongside Punjab, Hyderabad, Meghalaya, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Bihar, and Rajasthan. The team begins its campaign against defending champions Punjab in Rajkot and will aim to secure a spot in the knockout stages. The final of the tournament is scheduled for December 15 in Bengaluru.

Bengal vs Punjab (Nov 23) - 1:30 pm

Bengal vs Hyderabad (Nov 25) - 1:30 pm

Bengal vs Mizoram (Nov 27) - 9 am

Bengal vs Madhya Pradesh (Nov 29) - 1:30 pm

Bengal vs Meghalaya (Dec 1) - 9 am

Bengal vs Bihar (Dec 3) - 9 am

Bengal vs Rajasthan (Dec 5) - 9 am

Bengal Full Squad for SMAT 2024

Sudip Kumar Gharami (C), Abishek Porel (wk), Sudip Chatterjee, Shahbaz Ahmed, Karan Lal, Writtick Chatterjee, Ritwick Roy Chowdhury, Shakir Habib Gandhi (wk), Ranjot Singh Khaira, Prayas Ray Barman, Agniv Pan (wk), Pradipta Pramanik, Saksham Chaudhary, Mohammed Shami, Ishan Porel, Mohammed Kaif, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Sayan Ghosh, Kanishk Seth, and Soummyadip Mandal.