July 26, 2022 9:59 pm
Shukla said, "It's a new responsibility and I will give my best like I did when I used to play for Bengal. I like taking new challenges. We have come close to winning trophies in the past but we'll have to do it all over again to reach the top in the new season."
July 26, 2022 7:58 am
Laxmi Ratan Shukla, who played three ODIs, 137 first-class games and 141 List A matches, has been in charge of the Bengal U-23 team.
May 28, 2016 3:47 am
An active sportsperson working as a sports minister in Mamata Banerjee’s cabinet would have been a novelty in Indian politics.
May 27, 2016 6:48 pm
Laxmi Ratan Shukla is one of the youngest ministers in Mamata Banerjee's newly-sworn-in cabinet.
January 19, 2014 5:57 pm
Maharashtra bowlers came out all guns blazing as they reduced Bengal to 16 for one.
January 18, 2014 6:12 pm
Fallah wrecked havoc with the new ball claiming seven for 58 in 16.4 overs.
January 12, 2014 3:21 pm
Set a target of 271, Railways were bundled out for 222 in 83.3 over.
January 12, 2014 12:19 pm
Kartik is no mug with the bat, having made over 4,000 runs in first-class cricket.
January 11, 2014 11:43 pm
Chasing a target of 271, Railways were 117 for three at stumps.
January 10, 2014 6:21 pm
Shukla's valiant unbeaten half-century helped Bengal stage a remarkable fight-back.