He is the second Bengal cricketer after Mohammed Shami to be summoned for the SIR process
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Moneycontrol12-01-2026, 22:34

Laxmi Ratan Shukla Misses SIR Hearing, Cites Vijay Hazare Trophy Duty

  • Former India cricketer and Bengal coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla missed a SIR hearing due to his presence in Rajkot for the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
  • Shukla was scheduled to attend the hearing on January 7 and has assured compliance upon his return.
  • He is the second Bengal cricketer, after Mohammed Shami, to be summoned for the SIR process.
  • Shukla previously served as a legislator from Howrah Uttar and was the minister of state for sports, retiring from politics in July 2022.
  • The West Bengal CEO clarified that Shukla's enumeration form had incorrectly mapped the linkage column, leading to the hearing.

Why It Matters: Laxmi Ratan Shukla missed a SIR hearing due to Vijay Hazare Trophy duties, promising compliance later.

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