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'''Shib Sankar Paul''' (born 4 November 1981, [[Tufanganj]]) is an Indian [[first-class cricket]]er.<ref name="Bio">{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/32294.html |title=Shib Paul |accessdate=18 October 2015 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> A member of the [[Bengal cricket team]], Paul is a right arm fast bowler of a tall and bulky frame and debuted in the 2000/01 season. A regular in the Indian A side, he was part of India's Test squad for the 4th Test [[Australian cricket team in India in 2004–05|against Australia in 2004/05]].Paul was an integral part of the Bengal line up during his long and illustrious career. He was also a regular feature in the India A line up and occasionally in the Board President's XI sides who played against touring overseas teams.<br />
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In June 2016 he announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. He also has his Own cricket academy named "Shib Shankar Paul Cricket Academy" in Baghajatin, Kolkata.<ref name="retire">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/1030185.html |title=Bengal pacer Shib Paul retires from all cricket |accessdate=28 June 2016 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref><br />
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Since then he has actively taken up the coaching role and coached Mizoram U-23 side for the 2018–19 season and now has been appointed as the head coach of Bengal Women's cricket team for the 2019–20 season.<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/india/content/player/32294.html?index=story Cricinfo Profile]<br />
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