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Lakshmi Ratan Tapped as Batting Coach for Rest of India Squad
Bengal's head coach Lakshmi Ratan Shukla has been appointed as batting coach for the Rest of India team competing in the Irani Cup. The squad, led by captain Rishabh Pant, will face Jammu and Kashmir in Srinagar next month.
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Lakshmi Ratan Shukla, the current head coach of Bengal, has been named batting coach for the Rest of India squad in the upcoming Irani Cup tournament. The appointment marks Shukla's first assignment with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
The Rest of India team, captained by wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant, will take on Jammu and Kashmir in a four-day match scheduled from October 1 to 5 in Srinagar. The fixture forms part of India's domestic cricket calendar and provides crucial preparation for players competing for national selection.
Shukla brings extensive experience from his tenure with the Bengal cricket team, where he has worked on developing batting skills across the squad. His appointment signals the BCCI's focus on strengthening the Rest of India setup through experienced coaching personnel.
The Rest of India side, traditionally one of the strongest domestic teams, continues to serve as a platform for emerging talent and established players seeking match practice ahead of national commitments. The Irani Cup remains a significant domestic tournament in Indian cricket's calendar.