# Mohammed Shami Rested for Bengal vs Services Ranji Trophy Match

> Mohammed Shami skipped Bengal's Ranji Trophy match against Services after being rested by coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla.
- Title: Mohammed Shami Rested for Bengal vs Services Ranji Trophy…
- Summary: Mohammed Shami skipped Bengal's Ranji Trophy match against Services after being rested by coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla. Mohammed Shami was rested for Bengal's…
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- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/mohammed-shami-not-playing-bengal-vs-services-ranji-trophy-match/article71599187.ece
- Author: Team Sportstar
- Published: 2026-10-18T05:16:32+00:00
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- Topics: mohammed shami, bengal, ranji trophy, services, laxmi ratan shukla, mohammed kaif, sports
## Mohammed Shami Rested
Mohammed Shami missed Bengal's Ranji Trophy match against Services on Sunday.
## Coach Clarifies Rest
Bengal coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla said Shami was just rested with no fitness issues.
## Shami's Replacement
Mohammed Kaif replaced Shami in Bengal's playing XI for the match.
## Shami's Recent Performance
Shami picked five wickets in Bengal's last match against Delhi.
## Other Players Omitted
Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar also missed Bengal's match for India A duty in New Zealand.
## Shami's Absence from India
Shami hasn't played for India since Champions Trophy 2025 and was left out of New Zealand tour.
## Key takeaway

Mohammed Shami was rested for Bengal's Ranji Trophy match against Services due to fitness concerns, with his younger brother Mohammed Kaif replacing him in the playing XI.