Published>Wed, Nov 17 10 06:08 AM
Bengal need at least three points from this match to stay in hunt for a knock-out berth. Assam, led by experienced Amol Muzumder, however, are no pushovers. So, an exciting contest is expected when the two sides face each other in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match at Eden Gardens from Wednesday.
The wicket was slow and low in the last match at this venue. Mumbai batted big and had Bengal under the cosh before they let the hosts off the hook. This match is going to be played on a new wicket, but it is unlikely to behave differently. Toss, once again, is going to be important.
Bengal inexplicably left out Abhishek Jhunjhunwala in their first two matches. He is likely to replace Rohan Banerjee in the playing XI. Medium pacer Sami Ahmed, likely in place of left-arm spinner Shib Sagar Singh, is set for his Ranji Trophy debut. And it's going to be a special occasion for all-rounder Laxmi Ratan Shukla who will play his 100th first-class match on Wednesday. Bengal, however, have a little worry ahead of the game with pace spearhead Ashok Dinda indisposed.
Assam, on the other hand, will be boosted by seamer's Abu Nachem's return who missed the last match owing to an injury. "Our aim is to take three points," Muzumder said. They bagged three points from their last match as well, as elements prevented Railways' victory march. Assam seem to have lady luck smiling on them.
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