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The Hindu
Mohammed Shami returns after injury as Madhya Pradesh dominates Bengal in Ranji Trophy match.
Mohammed Shami faced his share of challenges during his much-awaited comeback after a year’s gap as Bengal saw Madhya Pradesh take day one honours in its Ranji Trophy Elite Group-C match at the Holkar Stadium here on Wednesday.
On a greenish surface with some moisture, Madhya Pradesh, electing to field, benefitted from Aryan Pandey and Kulwant Khejroliya’s four-wicket hauls to restrict Bengal at 228 in the first innings. It finished at 103 for one to be in a comfortable position at stumps.
Madhya Pradesh seamers exploited the conditions to send back half of the Bengal batters inside the first two hours.
At the outset, Aryan squared Shuvam Dey up. Despite being wayward, Khejroliya wrecked Bengal with his three-wicket burst.
The left-arm seamer removed Sudip Gharami and debutant Rohit Kumar from consecutive deliveries. Sudip Chatterjee was bowled by Khejroliya.
With conditions becoming better, Shahbaz Ahmed (92, 80b, 16x4, 1x6) and captain Anustup Majumdar (44, 69b, 6x4, 1x6) steadied the boat. Shahbaz drove and pulled with confidence in his fast-paced half-century, while Majumdar played cautiously to add 96 runs.
Khejroliya, with a much shortened run-up, dismissed Majumdar to break the partnership.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday (November 14, 2024) dismissed a petition filed by actor S. Kasthuri seeking anticipatory bail. Ms. Kasthuri had moved the court fearing arrest by the Madurai Police for her alleged remarks against the Telugu community during an event in Chennai earlier this month.