Shukla’s 155 takes Bengal to respectful 303 against Saurashtra

Kolkata, Nov 21: Captain Laxmi Ratan Shukla’s 163-ball knock of 155 runs was the only major attraction in Day 1 as Bengal sent to bat first were 303 all out against Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy’s Group B  play at Eden Gardens here today.
At the end Saurashtra were yet to open the score with batting B Chauhan and S Jogiyani when the stumps were closed for the day with ten wickets in hand.
Skipper Jaydev Niranjan Shah after correctly called the toss took dividend of the pitch with his medium pacers sending Bengal five wickets in 77 runs.