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Laxmi Ratan Shukla to Coach Rest of India; Will Guide Pant in Irani Cup!
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News18•23-09-2026, 22:16
Laxmi Ratan Shukla to Coach Rest of India; Will Guide Pant in Irani Cup!
- •Former Bengal coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla is set to take on an important role as coach for the Rest of India team.
- •Shukla will serve as the batting coach for the Rishabh Pant-led Rest of India XI in the Irani Cup, starting October 1.
- •Under Shukla's coaching, the Bengal team reached the Ranji Trophy final and performed strongly last season, reaching the semi-finals.
- •Bengal players Sudeep Gharami and Mukesh Kumar are part of the Rest of India squad, with Akashdeep to play if he passes the fitness test.
- •The Irani Cup will see Rest of India compete against Ranji Trophy champions Jammu and Kashmir.
Key Questions Answered
Laxmi Ratan Shukla is set to join the Rest of India coaching staff as the batting coach for the Irani Cup starting on October 1.
Rishabh Pant will lead the Rest of India XI as captain, with Sarfaraz Khan serving as the vice-captain of the squad.
Sudeep Gharami and Mukesh Kumar from Bengal are included in the squad, while Akashdeep is set to play subject to passing a fitness test.
