Shami and Akash Deep in Bengal Ranji Squad; Easwaran to Lead in 2025-26 Season

Bengal has announced a strong squad for the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy, starting October 15. The pace attack gets a major boost with Mohammed Shami bringing international experience and Akash Deep adding youthful energy. Abhimanyu Easwaran will lead the side, supported by vice-captain Abishek Porel.

The batting lineup features experienced players like Anustup Majumdar and Sudip Chatterjee, alongside promising youngsters such as Sudip Kr Gharami, Rahul Prasad, Saurabh Kr Singh, and Vishal Bhati. Under head coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla, Bengal aims to combine experience and talent to make a strong push in the tournament.

Bengal opens against Uttarakhand at Eden Gardens on October 15, followed by a home clash with Gujarat. Fans are eager to see how Shami and Akash Deep in Bengal Ranji squad influence matches and mentor the next generation of players.