Shukla to lead Bengal's preseason tour to Sri Lanka

Kolkata, Aug 10: Veteran all rounder Laxmi Ratan Shukla will lead a 15 member Bengal squad to Sri Lanka for their upcoming preseason tour, team magement said on Monday. Pragyan Ojha, who has signed for Bengal this season, has been kept in the squad but the magement is willing to let him go and play for English county side Sussex with whom he is currently in talks. Newly-appointed coach Sairaj Bahatule will also travel with the team to the island country on August 16. All rounder Sourasish Lahiri was also confirmed as the skipper on Monday for the Buchi Babu Tourment scheduled to be held in Cheni. IANS