Ahead of the crucial game on Sunday, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Vijay Shankar and Wriddhiman Saha sent their best wishes to the youngsters through a video which was posted by BCCI.
The 35-year-old sustained a fracture on the ring finger of his right hand during the historic Day/Night Test Test against Bangladesh in Kolkata in November and consequently underwent a surgery in Mumbai.
Saha is gearing up for India's tour to New Zealand and has been named in India 'A's second four-day game.
India's Test wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha suffered from a finger injury during the second Test against Bangladesh in Kolkata.
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Rishabh Pant was released to allow him some game time ahead of the limited-overs series against West Indies and Andhra Pradesh and India A regular KS Bharat will join the side as a back up for Wriddhiman Saha.
Wriddhiman Saha flew to his right to complete a stunning a catch in the Day-Night Test against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens.
Wriddhiman Saha also singled out Mohammed Shami for praise and said he can be deadly on any surface due to his ability to get reverse swing.
Ahead of the anticipated contest in Kolkata, Team India's wicketkeeper Wriddhiman, in conversation with India TV, gave an insight on this new variety of cricket ball, the difficulties in dealing with it and India's strategy for the match.
In a candid chat with India TV, Saha reveals that being of use to the team is more important to him than achieving personal landmarks.
Wriddhiman Saha's wife Roma opened up on his husband's mindset and how a positive thinking helped him come back to the Indian team during the South Africa series.
Saha said that he relishes challenges and this will definitely be one tough test as the Indian boys play their first pink-ball Test.
Wriddhiman Saha returned to the Test side in the first Test against South Africa in Vizag ahead of Rishabh Pant after returning from an injury.
Shami picked up 13 wickets in three Tests, the highest by a fast bowler in the series, while pace partner Umesh Yadav snared 11 in his comeback series
Saha was hit on his finger by a Ravichandran Ashwin delivery in the 27th over of South Africa's second dig and the 34-year old stumper was seen in some pain before walking off the field.
The sprightly Saha is often seen helping Pant with keeping drills after his own training, something that has been directed by the team managed.
In a span of two days, Saha, who is turning 35 within a couple of weeks, came out with extraordinary wicket-keeping skills and played a crucial role in India's emphatic win over South Africa.
Umesh Yadav picked up 6 wickets in the second Test against South Africa at the MCA Stadium in Pune.
Wriddhiman Saha made a gigantic leap to dismiss Theunis de Bruyn in the first session of Day 4, and skipper Virat Kohli was mightily impressed!
Unorthodox keepers and Kiran More go a long way as he was one of those pivotal in backing former India skipper M.S. Dhoni and the former chief selector feels that Rishabh Pant has an enviable record.
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