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Wriddhiman Saha

Wriddhiman Saha cricketer

Height: 1.76 m DOB: October 24, 1984, Shaktigarh

Broke into the Test arena after the retirement of mercurial MS Dhoni, Wriddhiman Saha has emerged as India's first-choice wicketkeeper when it comes to cricket's most traditional format. The retirement of Dhoni from Test cricket after the Boxing Day Test against Australia in Melbourne in 2014 opened the gates for the Siliguri-born who had long been considered as the understudy of the former. In his short international career, Saha has not only impressed the commoners but also the critics with his quick reflexes and acrobatic wicket-keeping skills. It is true that he has established himself more as a keeper than as a batsman in Team India. For many, his athleticism behind the stumps against fast-bowlers has not been seen in an Indian keeper in living memory. With limited batting abilities, the 33-year old batsman has learned to play within his boundaries and has achieved success on that front. In the cash-rich Indian Premier League, Saha was signed by Chennai Super Kings prior to the 2011 season after being a part of the Kolkata Knight Riders side in the first three editions. But, the diminutive keeper found his calling with Kings XI Punjab when he bludgeoned his way to a hundred in the final of the 2014 edition, and proved his worth with the blade in the shortest format. In this year's player auction, Saha was picked up by Sunrisers Hyderabad for INR 5 crores.

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Top 10 Sports Stories - November 4

India TV Sports Wrap on November 4: Today's top 10 trending news stories

Other Sports | Nov 04, 2024, 08:41 AM IST

India suffered a first-ever 3-0 whitewash at home in Test matches as New Zealand won the final game in Mumbai by 25 runs while Wriddhiman Saha announced his retirement from professional cricket with the ongoing Ranji season being his last. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on November 4.

Wriddhiman Saha to retire.

Wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha to retire after ongoing Ranji Trophy season

Cricket | Nov 03, 2024, 11:41 PM IST

Wriddhiman Saha has announced that the ongoing Ranji Trophy season will be his last. He will hang his boots after representing Bengal for 'one final time.'

Saha to play for Bengal

Wriddhiman Saha set to play for Bengal across all formats in 2024-25 domestic season

Cricket | Aug 13, 2024, 07:21 AM IST

Wriddhiman Saha is no more being picked in the Indian Test team as the selectors have moved on from him. He played for Tripura for two editions but is now back with his state team and is eager to contribute to the team's cause.

Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan.

Veteran wicketkeeper opens up on non-participation of players in domestic cricket

Cricket | Mar 01, 2024, 09:17 AM IST

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced its latest list of centrally contracted players on February 28. Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer who were a part of the list earlier have been left out of it.

Wriddhiman Saha, BCCI, Cricket Association of Bengal

Bengal cricket veteran Wriddhiman Saha to start new innings as player and mentor for Tripura

Cricket | Jul 05, 2022, 03:28 PM IST

Wriddhiman Saha has had a rough outing lately. The Bengal-based cricketer who was India's first choice wicketkeeper till 2020 is now not a part of the national team's scheme of things.

Wriddhiman Saha, CAB, Sourav Ganguly

Wriddhiman Saha to take on new role; CAB grants NOC to Indian wicketkeeper

Cricket | Jul 02, 2022, 09:42 PM IST

Saha made up his mind to leave Bengal after CAB joint secretary Debabrata Debu Das alledged that Saha keeps on making excuses to skip domestic matches. Wriddhiman demanded for an apology but he never got it.

Wriddhiman Saha | File Photo

Wriddhiman Saha in talks with Tripura for new role

Cricket | Jun 19, 2022, 06:43 PM IST

Wriddhiman Saha pulled out of the Bengal set-up after being rejected in the Indian Test team for Sri Lanka.

Saha | File Photo

Saha not willing to play for Bengal in Ranji knockouts; communicates decision to CAB

Cricket | May 26, 2022, 11:21 PM IST

Wriddhiman Saha officialy communicated to the Cricket Association of Bengal that he is "not willing" to play for the state team in the upcoming Ranji Trophy knockouts.

Saha

IPL 2022: Motera, not Eden, is my home - Gujarat Titans' Wriddhiman Saha

Cricket | May 23, 2022, 09:17 PM IST

The wicketkeeper-batsman has played all his life at Kolkata and is is seeking an exit from Bengal domestic cricket after a CAB official questioned his commitment for state Ranji team

Wriddhiman Saha

Boria Majumdar slapped two-year ban for intimidating Wriddhiman Saha, no BCCI accreditation

Cricket | May 04, 2022, 05:23 PM IST

According to Saha, Majumdar had sent intimidating messages to him for not giving an interview

Wriddhiman Saha

Saha-Boria Controversy: BCCI to review probe committee's report on allegations made by wicket-keeper

Cricket | Apr 11, 2022, 03:55 PM IST

The BCCI Apex Council will review the probe committee's report concerning India wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha, who had accused journalist Boria Majumdar of intimidating him, at its meeting on April 23.

File Photo of Wriddhiman Saha

Wriddhiman Saha 'tells all' to BCCI probe committee

Cricket | Mar 06, 2022, 10:40 AM IST

A three-member committee on Saturday met Saha here on Saturday to probe into the 37-year-old's allegations against the unnamed journalist.

File photo of Veteran India wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik.

Dinesh Karthik sympathises with Saha, but says Pant nailed his place in Team India

Cricket | Mar 01, 2022, 09:52 PM IST

Dinesh Karthik was sympathetic towards Wriddhiman Saha, saying it was not easy for a cricketer to accept rejection.

File Photo of Wriddhiman Saha

3-member committee to investigate threats & intimidation from senior journalist to Wriddhiman Saha

Cricket | Feb 25, 2022, 10:15 PM IST

While Saha had initially refused to name the journalist in a series of tweets on February 23, it is understood that now he is ready to reveal the identity of the journalist and has given his consent to probe.

File photo of India wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha.

BCCI may ask Saha to explain breach of Central Contract clause with comments on Ganguly, Dravid

Cricket | Feb 25, 2022, 09:36 AM IST

The annual central contracts that players sign (Saha is in Group B with annual retainership of Rs 3 crore) has a clause 6.3, which apparently he has violated.

File photo of India wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha.

Rahul Dravid didn't say anything wrong to Saha, says former India cricketer Sarandeep Singh

Cricket | Feb 23, 2022, 09:12 PM IST

Dravid had earlier suggested retirement to Saha as he would not be considered for selection in the longest format.

Wriddhiman Saha

Wriddhiman Saha says he won't reveal identity of journalist who threatened him

Cricket | Feb 22, 2022, 07:09 PM IST

In a series of tweets on Tuesday, Saha said he will keep the journalist's name with himself on grounds of 'humanity'.

File photo of India wicketkeeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha.

Indian Cricketers' Association issues statement in favour of Saha, condemns journalist's 'threat'

Cricket | Feb 22, 2022, 02:41 PM IST

Dravid's clarification came a day after Saha in the media opened up on how Dravid suggested retirement as he would not be considered for selection in the longest format.

File Photo of Wriddhiman Saha

BCCI will ask Wriddhiman Saha about his tweet and whether he was bullied: Treasurer Arun Dhumal

Cricket | Feb 21, 2022, 10:06 PM IST

Saha, 37, who has been dropped from the Indian team, had taken to Twitter to allege that one "respected" journalist took an aggressive tone after his refusal to grant him an interview.

wriddhiman saha, ks bharat

Wriddhiman says Dravid suggested retirement to him; criticises Ganguly too

Cricket | Feb 20, 2022, 01:14 PM IST

Wriddhiman also hit out at BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, whom he claimed had assured him that he shouldn't worry about his place in the team.

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