Shahbaz Ahmed's Century Leads Bengal to Victory in Ranji Trophy

Bengal all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed played a pivotal role in his team's victory over Kerala in the Ranji Trophy, scoring 121 runs in the first innings. His performance was instrumental in helping Bengal recover from a precarious position of 108 for five, ultimately achieving a total of 350 runs on a challenging pitch.

Shahbaz expressed satisfaction with his contribution, highlighting this innings as one of his career bests, especially following his recovery from a knee injury. He acknowledged the support from teammates Ankur Paul, Sumanta Gupta, and Pradipta Pramanik, who collectively contributed to the team's success.

Pradipta Pramanik also made headlines by securing his first 10-wicket match haul in First Class cricket, emphasizing the importance of bowling at the right length to maximize the pitch's conditions. Bengal's coach, Laxmi Ratan Shukla, noted the team's decision to avoid enforcing the follow-on due to the humid conditions, ultimately expressing satisfaction with the six points earned from the match.