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 Trophy knockouts He was upset with comments by a senior CAB official, who had raised questions over Saha’s commitment after he decided to skip the group stage of the Ranji Trophy due to personal reasons. There is still time left for next season…” After being left out of the Indian Test team for the home series against Sri Lanka in March, Saha went to the Indian Premier League and had a successful stint with the champion side Gujarat Titans. I have tried contributing to the team’s success in every possible way…” In his long career, Saha has played for several franchises - including Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings - but with Titans, he got an opportunity to express himself and play with an open mind.

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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.

Ranji Trophy 2024 quarterfinal line-ups confirmed, Tamil Nadu reach knockouts for first time after six seasons
10 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2024 quarterfinal line-ups confirmed, Tamil Nadu reach knockouts for first time after six seasons

India TV News  

The latest season of India's premier domestic competition Ranji Trophy is nearing its business end as the quarterfinal line-ups for the 2024 edition have been confirmed. On the other hand, the Sai Kishore-led Tamil Nadu have qualified for the knockouts for the first time after six seasons. Quarterfinalists from Group C Group C saw an engaging contest as Gujarat failed …

A golden generation of cricketers, says Vasavada on Saurashtra side after second Ranji Trophy title
1 year, 10 months ago

A golden generation of cricketers, says Vasavada on Saurashtra side after second Ranji Trophy title

The Hindu  

From scoring a match-winning hundred against Bengal at Rajkot and helping Saurashtra claim its maiden Ranji Trophy title three years ago to being the top-scorer, with a crucial 81, against the same opponent in an away final and enabling his side to secure its second crown, Arpit Vasavada has remained a stellar figure in his state team. WATCH | Ranji …

Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Saurashtra skipper Jaydev Unadkat dedicates Ranji Trophy triumph to Cheteshwar Pujara
1 year, 10 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Saurashtra skipper Jaydev Unadkat dedicates Ranji Trophy triumph to Cheteshwar Pujara

Firstpost  

Kolkata: Saurashtra skipper Jaydev Unadkat on Sunday dedicated the team’s Ranji Trophy triumph to India veteran Cheteshwar Pujara and called him one of the region’s favourite sons. On the latest triumph, Unadkat, who led the team to three premier domestic titles across formats in as many years, said “this decade and era belongs” to Saurashtra. “It was important to win …

Saurashtra wins Ranji Trophy title, beats Bengal by nine wickets in final
1 year, 10 months ago

Saurashtra wins Ranji Trophy title, beats Bengal by nine wickets in final

The Hindu  

Inspiring skipper Jaydev Unadkat led by example with a six-wicket haul to guide Saurashtra to an authoritative nine-wicket victory over Bengal on Sunday and underscored his team’s ascendancy in red-ball cricket by winning the second crown in three seasons on the fourth day of the Ranji Trophy final at the Eden Gardens here. In a repeat of the result of …

Ranji Trophy Final, Bengal vs Saurashtra, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Day 2 Highlights: Saurashtra lead by 143 at stumps
1 year, 10 months ago

Ranji Trophy Final, Bengal vs Saurashtra, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Day 2 Highlights: Saurashtra lead by 143 at stumps

Firstpost  

Day 1 report: Saurashtra gained a sizeable advantage over Bengal in the Ranji final, thanks to their pace bowling troika of Chetan Sakariya, Jaydev Unadkat and Chirag Jani who made the ball talk to skittle out the opposition for 174 runs in their first innings on Thursday. Playing on a seam-friendly pitch at the Eden Gardens on the first day …

Bengal vs Saurashtra HIGHLIGHTS Ranji Trophy Final, Day 1: SAU 81/2, trails BEN by 93
1 year, 10 months ago

Bengal vs Saurashtra HIGHLIGHTS Ranji Trophy Final, Day 1: SAU 81/2, trails BEN by 93

The Hindu  

Ranji Trophy Final preview Bengal captain and sports minister Manoj Tiwary has stretched himself the extra yard and is keen to have a fairytale final by lifting the coveted Ranji Trophy at the iconic Eden Gardens. Jaydev Unadkat, who led Saurashtra to beat Bengal at Rajkot three years ago for its maiden crown, is eager to replicate the feat of …

Ranji Trophy Final: Unadkat, Sakariya power Saurashtra to start on high note
1 year, 10 months ago

Ranji Trophy Final: Unadkat, Sakariya power Saurashtra to start on high note

India TV News  

Jaydev Unadkat and Chetan Sakariya gave an edge to Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy final against Bengal. Making a comeback after being released from the Test side, Unadkat produced a terrific opening spell of 5-2-7-2, while Sakariya contributed to reducing Bengal to 17/4 within just 31 minutes. But they looked with a sense of urgency and took risks as the …

Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Saurashtra’s success story built on stability and trust
1 year, 10 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Saurashtra’s success story built on stability and trust

The Hindu  

Cricket and Saurashtra go back a long way. Starting Thursday against Bengal, Saurashtra will play its third Ranji Trophy final in four seasons and its fifth of the last decade. “Only two players have made debuts for us in the last four years,” revealed Niraj, who has been with the Saurashtra set-up since 2015. We give chances really late but …

Ranji Trophy: Saurashtra beats Karnataka by four wickets to set up final against Bengal
1 year, 10 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Saurashtra beats Karnataka by four wickets to set up final against Bengal

The Hindu  

Saurashtra entered its fifth Ranji Trophy final – third in four editions – with a nervy four-wicket victory over Karnataka at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Sunday. For a fleeting hour, Karnataka threatened to flip the script and make its first Ranji final since the 2014-15 season. Speedster V. Koushik removed openers Harvik Desai and Snell Patel during a …

Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Injury-hit Delhi eyes much-needed win against confident Saurashtra
1 year, 11 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Injury-hit Delhi eyes much-needed win against confident Saurashtra

The Hindu  

Saurashtra will be the favourite in Rajkot when it hosts a depleted Delhi in a Ranji Trophy fourth-round Elite Group B game at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium starting Tuesday. Saurashtra’s first-ever win over Mumbai in Ranji Trophy history has placed it third on the points table with one win and two draws. Mounting injury list Meanwhile, Delhi is languishing …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Ranji Trophy 2022: Saha-less Bengal to face Jharkhand in Quarterfinal
2 years, 6 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2022: Saha-less Bengal to face Jharkhand in Quarterfinal

India TV News  

Bengal's star player Wriddhiman Saha has left the team. Abhimanyu Easwaran-led Bengal will still start as favourites against Jharkhand with their current form in the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal, starting from Monday. The trio of Mukesh Kumar, Ishan Porel and Akash Deep has been the most prolific pace attack in the country and with a cumulative count of 39 wickets among …

Ranji Trophy: It's time for the knockouts
2 years, 6 months ago

Ranji Trophy: It's time for the knockouts

The Hindu  

Surendra Bhave – a former first-class cricketer, a national selector, and a distinguished coach – can’t recall when the Ranji Trophy was ever played in June. READ: Saha unwilling to play Ranji knockouts “Those busy with the IPL are going to have a huge task, they have been playing white-ball cricket for a long time, and now getting them back …

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 …

Saha: In South Africa, I was told that I will not be considered going forward
2 years, 10 months ago

Saha: In South Africa, I was told that I will not be considered going forward

The Hindu  

Wriddhiman Saha remembers that evening in Cape Town when India’s head coach Rahul Dravid called him in his room to have a chat. So, when Rahul bhai called me, I thought maybe he wanted to talk to me about his plans,” Saha told Sportstar on Saturday, hours after he was dropped from the Indian team for the two-match Test series …

Ranji Trophy: Saurashtra 105/0 after Mumbai enforces follow-on
2 years, 10 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Saurashtra 105/0 after Mumbai enforces follow-on

The Hindu  

The Saurashtra players looked anxious as the two on-field umpires made their way to the Mumbai dugout to find out if Prithvi Shaw was going to enforce the follow-on. Following a brief chat with Mumbai head coach Amol Muzumdar, the officials informed the Saurashtra dugout that their batters had to pad up again. So, after being bowled out for 220 …

Chetan Sharma: Informed Pujara, Rahane, Saha, Ishant that they won't be selected for Sri Lanka Tests
2 years, 10 months ago

Chetan Sharma: Informed Pujara, Rahane, Saha, Ishant that they won't be selected for Sri Lanka Tests

The Hindu  

The national selection committee chairman Chetan Sharma said on Saturday that he had informed four senior members of the team - Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara, Wriddhiman Saha and Ishant Sharma - that they will not be considered for the two Test matches against Sri Lanka. Addressing the media, Sharma said that all the four players were asked to go back …

Ranji Roundup: Pujara, Rahane Picked for Mumbai & Saurashtra; Hardik Opts Out
2 years, 10 months ago

Ranji Roundup: Pujara, Rahane Picked for Mumbai & Saurashtra; Hardik Opts Out

The Quint  

In this period, his average has dipped from over 43 to under 39. Rahane last played the Ranji Trophy in 2019-20 when Mumbai won only one of their eight league games and failed to make the knockouts. Pujara last played the Ranji Trophy in the 2019-20 final when his patient and gritty 66 helped Saurashtra win the game on account …

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 …

Ranji Trophy 2022: Pujara named in Saurashtra squad
2 years, 10 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2022: Pujara named in Saurashtra squad

The Hindu  

In search of big runs, veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara on Tuesday made the Saurashtra squad for the Ranji Trophy beginning February 10. Saurashtra is placed along with domestic heavyweight and 41-time Ranji champion Mumbai, Odisha and Goa. Another seasoned campaigner Sheldon Jackson along with regulars Arpit Vasavada, Kamlesh Makwana, Chirag Jani, Prerak Mankad, young stumper Harvik Desai along with …

Ranji Trophy: Five-day quarantine, squad size capped at 30, Pujara versus Rahane in Ahmedabad
2 years, 10 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Five-day quarantine, squad size capped at 30, Pujara versus Rahane in Ahmedabad

India TV News  

Highlights On Tuesday, the board issued "staging guidelines" to the nine host associations. The opening round of Ranji Trophy matches will begin from February 17 following a five-day quarantine and the squad size, including support staff, has been capped at 30 as the BCCI aims to stage the 38-team event across nine different bio-bubbles amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The BCCI …

Ranji Trophy: Will treat all group games like knockouts, says Karnataka head coach
2 years, 10 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Will treat all group games like knockouts, says Karnataka head coach

The Hindu  

The curtailed Ranji Trophy edition, with each group containing only four teams, leaves no room for an off day, Karnataka head coach Yere Goud stated. Karnataka may be placed in a relatively easy group - alongside Puducherry, Railways and Jammu & Kashmir - but passage to the knockout rounds is far from guaranteed. Railways have done well in the past, …

Ranji Trophy: U-19 sensation Ravi Kumar set to be part of Bengal squad, Saha likely to play first two games
2 years, 10 months ago

Ranji Trophy: U-19 sensation Ravi Kumar set to be part of Bengal squad, Saha likely to play first two games

The Hindu  

Bengal's team management is keen on fast-tracking U-19 India pacer Ravi Kumar in the upcoming Ranji Trophy where the team starts its campaign from February 16 in Cuttack. Bengal has been clubbed alongside Chandigarh, Hyderabad and Baroda in Elite Group B and the team will leave for Cuttack on February 10 along with two U-19 World Cup players -- Ravi …

Ranji Trophy back on BCCI’s radar?
3 years, 10 months ago

Ranji Trophy back on BCCI’s radar?

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India could ultimately host a truncated Ranji Trophy from the third week of February. While the BCCI apex council last week was divided over whether to stage Ranji or Vijay Hazare Trophy, the inter-state domestic tournament, Sportstar understands that word among some of the prominent state associations has been about Ranji Trophy having …

State associations divided over domestic cricket season fate
4 years ago

State associations divided over domestic cricket season fate

The Hindu  

A day before the deadline for submitting their preferred option for a truncated domestic season, the state associations seem to be a divided lot. The BCCI on Saturday had asked the 38 associations to choose one of the four options for staging the domestic season: 1: Only Ranji Trophy ; 2: Only Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy ; 3: Both …

Ranji Trophy champion Saurashtra plans to start camp in November
4 years, 1 month ago

Ranji Trophy champion Saurashtra plans to start camp in November

The Hindu  

Ranji Trophy defending champion Saurashtra plans to start its training camp in the first week of November. With Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly stating that the domestic season could start from January 1 next year, the state units are gearing up to get things in place. We will have regular testing for players and follow …

Ranji Trophy likely to begin on December 13 - Cricket News
4 years, 4 months ago

Ranji Trophy likely to begin on December 13 - Cricket News

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is contemplating a curtailed domestic season from November 19 to March 10 by staging only the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the Ranji Trophy. The 50-overs-a-side tournaments, Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Challengers Series, have been dropped – as reported by Sportstar last month – and do not find a place in …

Ranji Trophy: Saurashtra yet to plan for domestic camp - Cricket News
4 years, 4 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Saurashtra yet to plan for domestic camp - Cricket News

The Hindu  

Saurashtra beat Bengal in March to lift the Ranji Trophy 2019-20 in the initial days of the coronavirus threat in India. We have just received the guidelines from the BCCI but we want to wait till further instructions before resuming cricket,” Himanshu Shah, Honorary Secretary, Saurashtra Cricket Association, told Sportstar on Wednesday. I think we will start once everything is …

BCCI SOPs for domestic cricket put Arun Lal, Dav Whatmore in a fix
4 years, 4 months ago

BCCI SOPs for domestic cricket put Arun Lal, Dav Whatmore in a fix

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India’s standard operating procedure advising that coaches as well as members of the support and ground staff above 60 years of age be discouraged from participating in training has left most state associations in a fix. The Cricket Association of Bengal has appointed Arun Lal, a former India international and a cancer survivor …

Sheldon Jackson parts ways with Saurashtra, moves to Puducherry
4 years, 5 months ago

Sheldon Jackson parts ways with Saurashtra, moves to Puducherry

The Hindu  

Sheldon Jackson, who played a key role in Saurashtra’s Ranji Trophy win earlier this year, amassing 809 runs in the tournament to ensure his side clinched its first-ever title, has decided to part ways with Saurashtra and will join the Puducherry team. “It’s been a great honour for me to represent Saurashtra and the Saurashtra Cricket Association on the field …

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