Wriddhiman Saha on his plans to not represent Bengal after questions over intent - I was hurt, personally
2 years, 6 months ago

Wriddhiman Saha on his plans to not represent Bengal after questions over intent - I was hurt, personally

India Today  

Veteran Indian wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha has opened up on the reasons why he doesn’t want to play for Bengal ever again in his career. The Siliguri-born Saha said that he was “hurt” by CAB’s approach, after which he decided to look for playing opportunities in other states. Earlier this year, Saha was dropped for India’s home series against Sri Lanka along with Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane. Back in May, Saha played some crucial knocks for the Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans, who became the champions in their maiden appearance in the Indian Premier League.

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Veteran Indian Wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha Announces Retirement from Cricket After Ranji Trophy 2024/25
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Veteran Indian Wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha Announces Retirement from Cricket After Ranji Trophy 2024/25

ABP News  

Indian veteran wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha has announced his retirement from cricket after the ongoing Ranji Trophy season. The 40-year-old Bengal stumper has featured in 40 Tests and nine ODIs since making his international debut in 2010. He was a part of India's red-ball set-up for a long time before he was released from BCCI's central contracts' list last year.

Why did Rohit Sharma play as Impact Player against Kolkata Knight Riders? Piyush Chawla reveals reason
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Why did Rohit Sharma play as Impact Player against Kolkata Knight Riders? Piyush Chawla reveals reason

India TV News  

Rohit Sharma's absence from Mumbai Indians' playing XI in the 51st game of the Indian Premier League season 17 raised many eyebrows and opened up room for speculation. The absence of "The Hitman" left many fans bemused as Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to field first against Kolkata Knight Riders on their home turf in Mumbai. With the …

Wriddhiman Saha reacts to BCCI's Ishan Kishan-Shreyas Iyer move: 'Forcefully, you can't...'
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Wriddhiman Saha reacts to BCCI's Ishan Kishan-Shreyas Iyer move: 'Forcefully, you can't...'

Hindustan Times  

Veteran India wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha reckoned nothing can be done "forcefully" if a cricketer does not wish to participate in domestic cricket. Wriddhiman Saha has his say on BCCI's Ishan Kishan-Shreyas Iyer move Ishan took a break from cricket, reportedly due to mental health fatigue during the tour of South Africa, before returning to action earlier this week in the …

Video: At sunset of his career, Wriddhiman Saha ‘the groundsman’ returns to roots
1 year, 4 months ago

Video: At sunset of his career, Wriddhiman Saha ‘the groundsman’ returns to roots

The Hindu  

It’s a Sunday evening at the P. Sen Memorial Cricket Coaching Centre - located in the Kalighat Club premises - and a bunch of young players are covering the pitch with a giant tarpaulin sheet. -Living with the Reality- The 38-year-old Saha hasn’t been part of the Indian team since January last year, but he continues to be part of …

Wriddhiman Saha concentrating on Ranji season, not worried about India comeback
1 year, 5 months ago

Wriddhiman Saha concentrating on Ranji season, not worried about India comeback

India Today  

In the wake of India's defeat against Australia in the final of the World Test Cricket Championship 2023, Wriddhiman Saha, the veteran wicketkeeper hailing from Bengal and now associated with Tripura, has chosen not to dwell on the team's shortcomings. Despite his cricketing roots in Bengal, Saha's attention has shifted towards Tripura cricket after a publicised controversy with Cricket Association …

‘If I’m never going to play for India…': Saha takes bold step, forgoes Duleep Trophy spot for youngster
1 year, 6 months ago

‘If I’m never going to play for India…': Saha takes bold step, forgoes Duleep Trophy spot for youngster

Hindustan Times  

Ever since Rishabh Pant's unfortunate car accident, the spotlight has been firmly on the wicketkeeper's role in India's Test side. In T20Is, there are many contenders like Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, and Jitesh Sharma while KL Rahul has made the keeper's spot his own in ODIs but in Test cricket, there is a giant size hole. Saha comes in the …

Why BCCI ignored Wriddhiman Saha and picked Ishan Kishan as Rahul's replacement for WTC final
1 year, 7 months ago

Why BCCI ignored Wriddhiman Saha and picked Ishan Kishan as Rahul's replacement for WTC final

Hindustan Times  

BCCI's selection committee on Monday named Ishan Kishan as the replacement for KL Rahul, who had injured his upper right thigh during the ongoing IPL 2023, for the World Test Championship final against Australia next month. Social media was left enraged at an uncapped Ishan being announced as the replacement for Rahul over the experienced Wriddhiman Saha, but a recent …

Saha joins Tripura as mentor-cum-player
2 years, 5 months ago

Saha joins Tripura as mentor-cum-player

The Hindu  

Wriddhiman Saha has taken up a role as Tripura’s player-cum-mentor for the upcoming domestic season. After skipping the Ranji Trophy for Bengal, Saha met Cricket Association of Bengal president Avishek Dalmiya last week and formally obtained a No Objection Certificate from the State association. However, after the Bengal squad for the Ranji Trophy 2021-22 season knockouts was announced by the …

Wriddhiman Saha to meet Tripura Cricket Association officials in Agartala to discuss role, clarity on captaincy
2 years, 5 months ago

Wriddhiman Saha to meet Tripura Cricket Association officials in Agartala to discuss role, clarity on captaincy

The Hindu  

Wriddhiman Saha will be travelling to Agartala in a day or two to meet the Tripura Cricket Association officials and is expected to get a clearer picture on his role before formally signing up for the upcoming domestic season. After skipping the Ranji Trophy for Bengal, Saha met Cricket Association of Bengal president Avishek Dalmiya last week and formally obtained …

Wriddhiman Saha Quits Bengal After Receiving No Objection Certificate From CAB
2 years, 5 months ago

Wriddhiman Saha Quits Bengal After Receiving No Objection Certificate From CAB

The Quint  

It is still not yet known that Saha, who played 122 first-class matches for Bengal since debuting in 2007, will play for which team in the upcoming season of Indian domestic cricket. The end of Saha's association with Bengal came after CAB joint secretary Debabrata Das questioned his commitment to turning out for the state team earlier this year. Saha …

Wriddhiman Saha likely to join Tripura as mentor-player, receives NOC from Bengal
2 years, 5 months ago

Wriddhiman Saha likely to join Tripura as mentor-player, receives NOC from Bengal

The Hindu  

Wriddhiman Saha received a No Objection Certificate from the Cricket Association of Bengal on Saturday. While the wicketkeeper-batter did not reveal his next destination, Tripura Cricket Association’s joint-secretary Kishore Kumar Das confirmed to Sportstar that Saha is “almost set” to join Tripura as a mentor-player next season. We are expecting him to reach Agartala around July 7-8 and then sign …

We have not made any offer to Wriddhiman Saha: GCA and BCA
2 years, 6 months ago

We have not made any offer to Wriddhiman Saha: GCA and BCA

India Today  

Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha said that he hasn't received any significant offer from any of the top states after he put forth his decision to move out of the Bengal domestic team. Senior GCA official Anil Patel said, "I can confirm that Gujarat Cricket Association has made no such offer to Wriddhiman Saha. Baroda CA secretary Ajit Lele, who is …

Wriddhiman Saha in talks with Tripura for new role
2 years, 6 months ago

Wriddhiman Saha in talks with Tripura for new role

India TV News  

Veteran test wicketkeeper-batsman, and GT opener, Wriddhiman Saha, is in talks with Tripura for a potential player-cum-mentor role. He has to first get a clearance from the CAB and BCCI and then it will be taken forward: Official told PTI Saha was not available for comment.The 37-year-old pulled out of the Bengal set-up after being rejected in the Indian Test …

Ranji Trophy: Formidable Bengal to battle capricious Jharkhand for a place in the semis
2 years, 6 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Formidable Bengal to battle capricious Jharkhand for a place in the semis

The Hindu  

It will be a battle between teams of contrasting fortunes when a high-flying Bengal takes on a resolute Jharkhand in the first quarterfinal of the Ranji Trophy here at the Just Cricket Academy Ground on Monday. While 2019-20 finalist Bengal emerged unscathed from Group B in the league stage with three outright wins, Jharkhand overcame a shock defeat against Chhattisgarh …

Saha yet to take a call on new Ranji Trophy team after seeking NOC from Bengal Cricket Association
2 years, 6 months ago

Saha yet to take a call on new Ranji Trophy team after seeking NOC from Bengal Cricket Association

The Hindu  

Wriddhiman Saha has made up his mind to quit Bengal, but the wicketkeeper-batter is yet to decide on his new destination. Soon after the Bengal squad for the Ranji knockouts was released by the CAB, Saha had a long conversation with Dalmiya, where he indicated that he may no longer play for Bengal. READ | Saha unwilling to play Ranji …

Wriddhiman Saha officially communicates to CAB to not to play for Bengal in Ranji Trophy knockouts
2 years, 6 months ago

Wriddhiman Saha officially communicates to CAB to not to play for Bengal in Ranji Trophy knockouts

Firstpost  

This effectively brings an end to Saha’s glorious career with Bengal from where he made his Ranji debut in November 2007 and went on to play 122 first-class and 102 List A matches. Kolkata: Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha on Thursday made it official to the Cricket Association of Bengal that he is “not willing” to play for the state team …

Wriddhiman Saha unwilling to play Ranji Trophy knockouts
2 years, 6 months ago

Wriddhiman Saha unwilling to play Ranji Trophy knockouts

The Hindu  

Wriddhiman Saha has informed the Cricket Association of Bengal that he is not willing to play the Ranji Trophy knockouts, beginning on June 6. "The Cricket Association of Bengal wanted Wriddhiman Saha to play for Bengal at this crucial juncture especially when Bengal would be fighting in the knockout stage in a bid to win the Ranji Trophy after becoming …

Saha's participation in doubt despite being named in Bengal's Ranji squad
2 years, 7 months ago

Saha's participation in doubt despite being named in Bengal's Ranji squad

The Hindu  

Wriddhiman Saha’s participation in the Ranji Trophy knockout remains uncertain despite Cricket Association of Bengal naming the wicketkeeper-batter in its 22-member squad. This comes months after a senior CAB official had raised questions over Saha’s commitment after he decided to skip the group stage of the Ranji Trophy due to personal reasons. RELATED | Saha: In South Africa, I was …

Saha, Shami named in Bengal squad for Ranji Trophy 2022 knockouts
2 years, 7 months ago

Saha, Shami named in Bengal squad for Ranji Trophy 2022 knockouts

The Hindu  

Senior India wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha was named in the Bengal squad for the Ranji Trophy knockouts on Monday. The 37-year-old, who opted out of Bengal's league stage campaign earlier this year, was listed in the 22-member squad announced by Cricket Association of Bengal. Senior India seamer Mohammad Shami was also named in the squad, however, his availability is subject to …

'They didn't even spare Sachin Tendulkar, right?': India legend has his say on Saha controversy; 'Dropped at his peak'
2 years, 10 months ago

'They didn't even spare Sachin Tendulkar, right?': India legend has his say on Saha controversy; 'Dropped at his peak'

Hindustan Times  

Wriddhiman Saha has stirred the pot in Indian media by opening up on his ouster from the team and later exposing a 'reputed' journalist for forcing the wicketkeeper-batter for an interview. Weighing in on Saha's ouster from the team, former India wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani is not convinced with the decision. Kirmani feels Saha is the best wicketkeeper in India presently …

Wriddhiman Saha’s axing: Logical decision, yet non-issue blown out of proportion
2 years, 10 months ago

Wriddhiman Saha’s axing: Logical decision, yet non-issue blown out of proportion

Firstpost  

Wriddhiman Saha’s axing, while saddening, need not have been treated as a surprise, or harsh treatment. By a bizarre coincidence, the first Indian Test squad after the unceremonious unofficial end of Saha’s illustrious Test career was also the first led by Rohit. During his career, Saha was arguably the finest wicketkeeper in men’s Test cricket. As the debate between Saha, …

Rahul Dravid: Not hurt by Wriddhiman Saha's comments
2 years, 10 months ago

Rahul Dravid: Not hurt by Wriddhiman Saha's comments

The Hindu  

India head coach Rahul Dravid on Sunday said he wasn't hurt by Wriddhiman Saha's comments to the media about the private conversation he had with him regarding the wicketkeeper-batter's future after the South Africa series. After Saha was dropped from the squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka by the All-India Senior Selection Committee headed by Chetan Sharma, …

Wriddhiman Saha shares threatening messages from a journalist: Sehwag, Harbhajan back India wicketkeeper
2 years, 10 months ago

Wriddhiman Saha shares threatening messages from a journalist: Sehwag, Harbhajan back India wicketkeeper

India Today  

Former India cricketers Harbhajan Singh, RP Singh and Virender Sehwag were among the many who backed Wriddhiman Saha after the India wicketkeeper shared screenshots of his private chat with an unnamed journalist who sent him messages of threat. Wriddhiman Saha's explosive revelation created a flutter on social media after the wicketkeeper was threatened for not agreeing to talk to the …

Sourav Ganguly assured me of Test spot, Rahul Dravid suggested retirement: Wriddhiman Saha makes big revelation
2 years, 10 months ago

Sourav Ganguly assured me of Test spot, Rahul Dravid suggested retirement: Wriddhiman Saha makes big revelation

India Today  

India wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha, who has been dropped from the Test team, on Saturday revealed that BCCI president Sourav Ganguly had assured him of a Test spot after the New Zealand series, but the head coach Rahul Dravid has told him to think about "retirement" as he won't be considered for selection henceforth. "Even coach Rahul Dravid suggested that I …

Wriddhiman Saha shares threatening messages from journo forcing him for interview
2 years, 10 months ago

Wriddhiman Saha shares threatening messages from journo forcing him for interview

Op India  

On Saturday, Indian cricketer Wriddhiman Saha took to Twitter to share a screenshot of disturbing messages sent to him by a journalist forcing him for an interview and then using disdainful language to deride him for not responding. Mujhe bhi — Vikrant Gupta February 19, 2022 A social media user named Vicky Sherlock Singh decoded the text messages sent to …

Wriddhiman says Dravid suggested retirement to him; criticises Ganguly too
2 years, 10 months ago

Wriddhiman says Dravid suggested retirement to him; criticises Ganguly too

India TV News  

Highlights Saha hit out at Ganguly, whom he claimed had assured him that he shouldn't worry about his place Wriddhiman said he is in disbelief how things changed so fast after he scored unbeaten 61 vs NZ Wriddhiman said he kept mum all this while because he was still part of Indian setup Veteran wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha, who has been …

Wriddhiman told he won't be picked for Test team; opts out of Ranji Trophy
2 years, 10 months ago

Wriddhiman told he won't be picked for Test team; opts out of Ranji Trophy

India TV News  

Highlights Wriddhiman was told that the management wants to give opportunity to KS Bharat It is understood that Bharat is seen as a backup to Rishabh Pant Wriddhiman told Cricket Association of Bengal that he won't take part in Ranji over personal reasons In a major development, senior wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha has opted out of Bengal's Ranji Trophy campaign after …

Ranji Trophy 2022: Wriddhiman Saha opts out of Bengal campaign after being told he won't be picked for Tests
2 years, 10 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2022: Wriddhiman Saha opts out of Bengal campaign after being told he won't be picked for Tests

Firstpost  

Saha has opted out of Bengal’s Ranji Trophy campaign after being categorically told that he will not be picked for India’s two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, starting 4 March. New Delhi: In a major development, senior wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha has opted out of Bengal’s Ranji Trophy campaign after being categorically told that he will not be picked for India’s …

Wriddhiman Saha: Satisfying to come to the Indian team’s aid against New Zealand
3 years ago

Wriddhiman Saha: Satisfying to come to the Indian team’s aid against New Zealand

The Hindu  

For Wriddhiman Saha, the just-concluded Test series against New Zealand was very satisfying. Now on a short break before the tour of South Africa, Saha shares his thoughts with Sportstar on the recent Test matches, competition with Rishabh Pant, and more. As a team, we were not in a good position in that Test and I was actually struggling due …

India vs New Zealand: Call on Saha's availability will be taken closer to Mumbai Test, says Paras Mhambrey
3 years ago

India vs New Zealand: Call on Saha's availability will be taken closer to Mumbai Test, says Paras Mhambrey

India Today  

India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey on Wednesday said that the team management is in regular conversation with the physios assessing Wriddhiman Saha’s recovery from a stiff neck and will take a call on his availability closer to the second Test. “The physios are in touch constantly with the head coach Rahul and obviously Virat now and as we get closer …

Wriddhiman Saha back at India nets, on road to recovery - cricket news - sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Wriddhiman Saha back at India nets, on road to recovery - cricket news - sportstar

The Hindu  

Veteran wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha was back at the Indian team nets here on Wednesday, showing signs of recovery from an injury with four weeks still left for the much-anticipated December 17-21 Test series opener against Australia in Adelaide. BCCI president Sourav Ganguly recently expressed confidence that Saha would be fully fit before the first Test with both Nitin Patel and …

Australia vs India: Wriddhiman Saha returns to net post injury – India TV
4 years, 1 month ago

Australia vs India: Wriddhiman Saha returns to net post injury – India TV

India TV News  

In a big boost to Virat Kohli and Co. for upcoming Australia vs India Test series Down Under, Wriddhiman Saha was seen batting at the nets during Indian teams practice session in Sydney on Wednesday. The injury-prone wicket-keeper appeared to be doubtful for next month's Test series in Australia after sustaining a hamstring tear in the IPL 2020 in the …

Sourav Ganguly reveals why Rohit Sharma wasn't picked for Australia ODIs and T20I series
4 years, 1 month ago

Sourav Ganguly reveals why Rohit Sharma wasn't picked for Australia ODIs and T20I series

India Today  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly provided the latest update on Rohit Sharma's fitness, saying that the limited-overs vice-captain hasn't yet recovered completely from his hamstring issue. Mumbai Indians captain Rohit suffered a hamstring injury during the Indian Premier League 2020 while playing a league match against Kings XI Punjab on October 18. Ganguly however, …

Wriddhiman Saha's availability for Australia tour in question as SRH skipper David Warner confirms hamstring injury
4 years, 1 month ago

Wriddhiman Saha's availability for Australia tour in question as SRH skipper David Warner confirms hamstring injury

Firstpost  

Saha had stretched his groin while batting against Delhi Capitals in the second leg of the IPL but then played against Mumbai Indians in the 14th and final round game where he must have picked up a tear while fighting the earlier niggle. Saha had stretched his groin while batting against Delhi Capitals in the second leg of the IPL …

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