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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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IPL 2022 auction: Dinesh Karthik sold for Rs 5.5 crore to RCB; Wriddhiman unsold

Cricket | Feb 12, 2022, 05:24 PM IST

Overseas 'keepers Sam Billings (England) and Matthew Wade (Australia) met the same fate as Wriddhiman while Jonny Bairstow bagged Rs 6.75 crore from PBKS.

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IPL 2022 Auction, Day 1: Top Indian and overseas wicketkeepers at mega auction

Cricket | Feb 12, 2022, 11:40 AM IST

From Kishan to De Kock, Indiatvnews.com takes a look at the most sought-after uncapped Indian players at the upcoming mega payday of the cash-rich league.

Wriddhiman Saha

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

Cricket | Feb 09, 2022, 09:47 AM IST

It is understood that the new team management has conveyed to the national selectors that the 37-year-old wicket-keeper isn't one for the future.

India's Wriddhiman Saha plays a shot during the day four of their first test cricket match with New

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test: Will take a call closer to game, says Mhambrey on Saha’s availability

Cricket | Dec 01, 2021, 04:33 PM IST

Stiffness in the neck did not allow India wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha to take the field on day five of the first Test against New Zealand here on Monday. 

India's Wriddhiman Saha plays a shot during the day four of their first test cricket match with New

IND vs NZ 1st Test: Neck stiffness forces Saha to miss Day 5

Cricket | Nov 29, 2021, 11:04 AM IST

Saha scored a fighting 61 not out on day four to put India in a strong position after the hosts lost five wickets for 51 runs.  

Wriddhiman Saha plays a shot during India's second innings in the ongoing first Test against New Zea

IND vs NZ 1st Test: Rathour praises Saha as ideal team man who would do tough things for the team

Cricket | Nov 29, 2021, 10:38 AM IST

Saha, the oldest member of the current Indian set-up at 37, is playing his 39th Test in 11 years since his debut.

India's wicketkeeper KS Bharat appeal successfully against New Zealand's captain Kane Williamson dur

'Super Sub' KS Bharat impresses one and all, Saha has competition for second keeper's slot

Cricket | Nov 27, 2021, 09:12 PM IST

On Saturday, Saha complained of a stiff neck, minutes before the third day's play was to start and Bharat, the second keeper doing his own routine, was told to do the job in the middle.

File photo of Wriddhiman Saha

IND vs NZ 1st Test: Wriddhiman Saha out with stiff neck issue, Srikar Bharat keeps wickets

Cricket | Nov 27, 2021, 10:39 AM IST

Srikar Bharat took the field in Saha's absence.

Wriddhiman Saha

IPL 2021 | SRH's Wriddhiman Saha, T Natarajan start training with Kane Williamson and Co

Cricket | Sep 18, 2021, 07:01 PM IST

The Hyderabad franchise skipper Kane Williamson spent time batting at the nets. Ace spinner Rashid Khan and medium pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar also bowled at the nets.

Bharat Arun, Wriddhiman Saha

Bharat Arun, Wriddhiman Saha, Abhimanyu Easwaran rejoin India squad in Durham after isolation

Cricket | Jul 24, 2021, 07:58 PM IST

The three had to isolate themselves from the Indian squad after coming in contact with assistant/net bowler Dayanand Garani, who had tested positive for coronavirus on July 14.

The Indian team reached Southampton on June 3 and underwent

WATCH: KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Wriddhiman Saha bat on Day 2 of India's match simulation

Cricket | Jun 13, 2021, 02:13 PM IST

In a video of Saturday's play posted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday, batsman KL Rahul is seen dancing down the track and hitting Ravindra Jadeja for a six.

Wriddhiman Saha

Don't need to change just because people criticise my batting: Wriddhiman Saha

Cricket | May 22, 2021, 04:03 PM IST

Despite being steady with the bat, somehow Saha's willow wielding hasn't exactly inspired the highest confidence and the question raised doesn't amuse him one bit.

Wriddhiman Saha

Wriddhiman Saha subtly questions IPL bubble tightness, says UAE would have been better venue

Cricket | May 22, 2021, 03:44 PM IST

The 36-year-old Saha was among the players who contracted the dreaded virus before the IPL stumbled to an abrupt halt midway into its 14th season.

Wriddhiman Saha and Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant should be India's first-choice wicketkeeper in WTC final: Wriddhiman Saha

Cricket | May 21, 2021, 06:24 PM IST

Both players have been included in the squad that will travel to England for the WTC final and the subsequent five-match Test series.

UK tour: KS Bharat added as cover for Wriddhiman Saha in India Test squad

UK tour: KS Bharat added as cover for Wriddhiman Saha in India Test squad

Cricket | May 20, 2021, 10:03 AM IST

Saha had tested negative for COVID-19 earlier this week, but the selection commitee didn't want to take any chances and included Bharat keeping in mind the COVID protocols.

Wriddhiman Saha

WTC final: Wriddhiman Saha recovers from COVID, to be available for tour of England

Cricket | May 18, 2021, 11:11 AM IST

Saha has reached his home in Kolkata after completing over a fortnight-long quarantine at a Delhi hotel. He was picked for the England-bound squad subject to fitness.

Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey, IPL 2021, Michael Hussey, Mike Hussey

Mike Hussey tests negative for COVID-19, Wriddhiman Saha positive again

Cricket | May 14, 2021, 05:44 PM IST

Saha, who has been named in India's squad for the World Test Championship final and the subsequent Test series against England, is hoping to join the squad's bio-bubble in Mumbai on May 25. 

Wriddhiman Saha

Saha urges everyone to not spread misleading stories about his COVID-19 tests, shares health update

Cricket | May 14, 2021, 04:09 PM IST

Saha was one of the many players who had contracted the virus in the bio-bubble which eventually led to the indefinite suspension of IPL 2021.

Wriddhiman Saha

Will know if I have fully recovered from Covid-19 when I start practice: Wriddhiman Saha

Cricket | May 12, 2021, 05:25 PM IST

Saha said that it was only after the third round of testing that he got a positive result but he had been feeling the symptoms early on.

Sunrisers Hyderabad confirmed their wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha had tested positive for the

IPL 2021: Still wondering how Wriddhiman Saha got infected with COVID-19, says SRH's VVS Laxman

Cricket | May 07, 2021, 09:00 AM IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad confirmed their wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha had tested positive for the dreaded virus on Tuesday. 

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