Mohammed Shami has been dealing with an ankle injury that has kept him out of action since November last year. Despite showing positive signs of recovery, Shami has not been included in Bengal's squad for the next two matches of the Ranji Trophy, where they will face Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh.
Akash Deep has been filling the big shoes of injured Mohammed Shami in the ongoing series; however, it would be tough for him to retain his place in the XI.