Laxmi Ratan Shukla named Rest of India batting coach for Irani Cup 2026-27

Laxmi Ratan Shukla has been named batting coach for the Rest of India team in the Irani Cup 2026-27. Shukla, who has served as Bengal's head coach in recent seasons, brings experience from his tenure with the state side.

Bengal reached the Ranji Trophy semifinals in the last edition before losing to Jammu and Kashmir. Shukla's appointment marks a new role for the former cricketer in Indian domestic cricket coaching.