Mohammed Shami's Brother Sets Cricket World On Fire With Ranji Trophy Brilliance

14.01.2024 - 15:19 sports.ndtv.com

Only if Mohammed Shami's magical performances were not enough, his brother Mohammed Kaif is setting the cricketing world on fire.

Having bowled a magical spell of 4 for 14, Kaif stepped up with the bat at number 9 with an unbeaten 45 to help Bengal take the first-innings lead of 128 runs against his home side Uttar Pradesh on day two of their Ranji Trophy Group B match in Kanpur on Saturday.

It is worth noting that this is the first time Kaif is playing First-Class. Earlier this month, Shami had congratulated his brother for making it to Ranji Trophy from the Bengal side. "Finally after a long struggle, you got Ranji trophy cap for Bengal.

Cheers!! Great Achievement !! Congratulations, I wish you a great future ahead! Give your 100% and Keep continuing hard work & do well," Shami had written on X, formerly known as Twitter.

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If Mohammed Shami Was Not Enough, Now His Brother Mohammed Kaif Shows Magic On Field vs His Home State UP

Only if Mohammed Shami's magical performances were not enough, his brother Mohammed Kaif is setting the cricketing world on fire. Having bowled a magical spell of 4 for 14, Kaif stepped up with the bat at number 9 with an unbeaten 45 to help Bengal take the first-innings lead of 128 runs against his home side Uttar Pradesh on day two of their Ranji Trophy Group B match in Kanpur on Saturday. It is worth noting that this is the first time Kaif is playing First-Class.

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