Wriddhiman Saha announced his retirement: Wriddhiman Saha announced that the current Ranji Trophy campaign would be his final one and declared his retirement from all forms of cricket. The forty-year-old batsman-wicketkeeper has finished off an incredible career where he played for India in 40 Test matches & nine One-Day Foreigners.
Saha took over as India’s primary red-ball cricket keeper after MS Dhoni retired. Only Dhoni and Rishabh Pant have more century than him, making him the second-most successful Indian wicketkeeper in Test cricket.
Saha delivered important innings in his final Test match against New Zealand in 2021. In spite of this, the team’s then-new administration, led by captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid, chose to prioritize younger players. Saha was phased out of the squad in favor of KS Bharat as Pant’s backup.
Wriddhiman Saha announced his retirement and might not participate in the 2025 IPL:
Saha has apparently decided not to sign up for the IPL 2025 super auction, which is set for later in November, suggesting that he might not take part in the competition the following year.
He hasn’t announced any publicly, but based on Sportstar sources, he may do so closer to the auction. Saha has taken part in every IPL season from its inception in 2008, yet the Gujarat Titans, the team saha has played for over the last three years, did not keep him.
“This season will be my final one in cricket after a treasured adventure. It is a privilege for me to play for Bengal one last time, just in the Ranji Trophy before I retire. Let’s make this a memorable season!
Many believe that because Saha lived in the same era as MS Dhoni, his career was overlooked. Saha may have played many more games for India and accomplished even more success if Dhoni hadn’t been there. As India’s most successful wicketkeeper-batter, Dhoni restricted Saha’s and other players’ options.
In technical terms, you were unquestionably among India’s greatest wicketkeepers. One fan said, “You simply arrived in the wrong time period.”
“You have made a significant contribution to Bengal cricket and are a stalwart. One cricket fan remarked, “Thank you for some unforgettable wicketkeeping and team India partnership.”
“Your ability to keep is unmatched! However, in some situations, luck does matter! “Best wishes to one of the world’s greatest WKs!” commented another.
Another said, implying that Saha had played for the “wrong” state, “If you had been born in Mumbai, you would have undoubtedly played 70 test matches.”
