West Bengal have announced their squad for the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season, with a notable absence: star pacer Mohammed Shami will miss the first two rounds of matches due to injury. The experienced campaigner is yet to recover from the ankle surgery, which he underwent earlier this year.

The Bengal team is gearing up for a competitive season, beginning with their first match against Uttar Pradesh on October 11.

Squad Overview

The selection committee has put together a robust squad, featuring a mix of experienced players and emerging talents. The squad includes:

Key Players

• Wriddhiman Saha: The seasoned wicketkeeper-batter and former Indian Test player.
• Abhimanyu Easwaran: A reliable opener known for his consistency.
• Sudip Chatterjee: A veteran batsman with a wealth of experience in domestic cricket.
• Shahbaz Ahmed: A promising all-rounder who can contribute with both bat and ball.
• Akash Deep: His pace and wicket-taking ability have made him a promising prospect for his domestic and the Indian national team.

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Ranji Trophy Format

The Ranji Trophy 2024-25 will be conducted in two phases to mitigate weather disruptions. The first phase consists of five league matches from October 11 to November 13, followed by a break before resuming on January 23. The knockout stage is scheduled to commence on February 8, culminating in the final between February 26 and March 2.

Bengal squad for the first two rounds of Ranji Trophy 2024-25

Anustup Majumdar (captain), Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sudip Gharami, Sudip Chatterjee, Wriddhiman Saha, Shahbaz Ahmed, Abishek Porel, Writtick Chatterjee, Avilin Ghosh, Shuvam Dey, Akash Deep, Mukesh Kumar, Suraj Jaiswal, Mohd Kaif, Pradipta Pramanik, Aamir Gani, Yudhajit Guha, Rohit Kumar, Rishav Vivek

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