Shukla, a former minister in the West Bengal government, said he was in home isolation
Laxmi Ratan Shukla during IPL 2012. Pic/ AFP
Cricketer Laxmi Ratan Shukla said on Tuesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19. Shukla, a former minister in the West Bengal government, said he was in home isolation.
ADVERTISEMENT
"I have tested positive for COVID-19 and in home isolation. I have a high fever and I am following the doctor's advice. Other members of my family are fine," Shukla, the captain of the Bengal Ranji Trophy team, told PTI.
L R Shukla made his ODI debut for Team India in March 1999 and played his last ODI in September that same year. Laxmi Ratan Shukla has played 3 ODIs and 137 first-class matches. In December 2015, he announces his retirement from all forms of cricket. At the IPL, Shukla played for Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Daredevils (now Capitals) and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Inputs from PTI
This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for the dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the contents in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!
