Mr. Shukla recently assumed the charge of the Chairman Indian Premier League. In his association with the Board of Control for Cricket in India he has been elected three times as the Vice President and has also capably served as the Chairman, Media Committee/ Finance committee & several other essential sub-committees of the Board.

Mr. Shukla is lauded for his leadership qualities and his cool and calm demeanour. As Union Minister and Member of Parliament, his work has been appreciated across the parties.  Working with utmost sincerity and commitment for the party, he served as Secretary and Spokesperson in All India Congress Committee and contributed immensely as co-ordinator for various States. Currently he is spokesperson for the Union Government and the Party. He is a rare political leader whose friendly demeanour and calm composed attitude is a refreshing change from the mundane image of the political scenario in India.