He played for Bengal this season in the dometic circuit but called it a day in not very pleasant circumstances. He also hung up his boots as the skipper ealier this season.
Laxmi Ratan Shukla left behind Congress' Santosh Kumar Pathak by a huge 36,919 votes.
Laxmi Ratan Shukla's post retirement life seems to be agreeing with him as he wins Vidhan Sabha Elections by a huge margin of votes.
Former Bengal captain and India cricketer Laxmi Ratan Shukla is bidding for his maiden victory in the West Bengal assembly polls.
Laxmi Ratan Shukla, who is contesting the West Bengal assembly polls as a Trinamool Congress candidate, possess assets worth over Rs.4.5 crore.
Laxmi Ratan Shukla, along with Vaishali Dalmiya, are all set to contest the upcoming Assembly Election in Bengal for TMC.
Showering praise on the retired Bengal all-rounder Laxmi Ratan Shukla, the CAB described the veteran allrounder as a great ambassador.
Shukla first played for India in the Pepsi Cup 1999 between India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
The former Bengal skipper will play for Bengal in their next fixture vs Assam.
Manoj Tiwary is confident that Laxmi Ratan Shukla will continue to provide value to the team.