# Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Ishant returns for Delhi, Shami named in Bengal squad

> Ishant Sharma returns to Delhi's T20 squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, while Mohammed Shami joins Bengal after strong Ranji Trophy form.
- Title: Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Ishant returns for Delhi, Shami…
- Summary: Ishant Sharma returns to Delhi's T20 squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, while Mohammed Shami joins Bengal after strong Ranji Trophy form.
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- Source: Indiatoday — https://indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/syed-mushtaq-ali-trophy-ishant-sharma-delhi-mohammed-shami-bengal-squads-3034066-2026-11-06
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## Ishant Sharma returns to Delhi squad
Ishant Sharma returns to Delhi's T20 set-up for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after limited run last season.
## Mohammed Shami joins Bengal squad
Mohammed Shami features in Bengal's 19-member group after 14 wickets in three Ranji Trophy matches.
## Ishant's recent form
Ishant has not played Ranji Trophy since February 2024 but featured in Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy last season.
## Shami's Ranji Trophy performance
Shami picked up 14 wickets in three Ranji Trophy matches this season, continuing domestic cricket after New Zealand tour.
## Delhi squad details
Delhi's 16-member squad includes Ayush Badoni (captain), Priyansh Arya, Yash Dhull, Anuj Rawat (wicketkeeper) and Ishant Sharma.
## Bengal squad details
Bengal's 19-member squad features Abhimanyu Easwaran (captain), Mohammed Shami and Under-23 captain Shashank Singh.
## Key takeaway

Ishant Sharma returns to Delhi's T20 squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Mohammed Shami joins Bengal after 14 wickets in Ranji Trophy.