Saha, a match and agile wicketkeeper with a secure pair of arms.
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Former India wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha will retire after the tip of the Ranji Trophy this season.
In the course of the Ranji Trophy, 40-year-old Saha, who received the moniker Superman for his wonderful reflex catches, introduced his choice late on Sunday.
“After a cherished journey in cricket, this season will probably be my final. I’m honoured to symbolize Bengal one last time, taking part in solely within the Ranji Trophy earlier than I retire. Let’s make this season one to recollect!” mentioned Saha on social media platform X’
A match and agile wicketkeeper with a secure pair of arms, Saha – who grew after the retirement of the long-lasting M.S. Dhoni earlier than seeing the rise of the good Rishabh Pant – donned India colors in 40 Exams over a interval of greater than 11 years. He scored 1,353 runs, together with three centuries and 6 half-centuries, at a mean of 29.41 and held 92 catches and effected 12 stumpings.
Serving principally as a reserve stumper on excursions, he final performed for India in December 2021. Saha additionally featured in 9 ODIs.
Identified for his capabilities in crimson ball cricket, Saha excelled within the Indian Premier League (IPL) too. Utilizing his clean-hitting abilities, he proved his utility in each season since IPL’s inception in 2008. He performed 170 matches for 5 franchises and scored 2,934 runs, together with 100 and 13 fifties, at a strike price of 127.56.
Saha donned the India colors in 40 Check matches.
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In keeping with the bat, Saha has scored 7,013 runs in 138 First Class matches at 41.74 with 14 lots of and 43 fifties with a highest of 203 not out. The Siliguri participant has taken 336 catches and effected 38 stumpings.
Saha principally performed for Bengal in home cricket. He shifted to Tripura for couple of seasons after his dedication was questioned by a Cricket Affiliation of Bengal (CAB) official. He returned to Bengal this season following a gathering with former India skipper Sourav Ganguly.
Since Saha would solely participate within the Ranji Trophy this season, it’s unlikely that he would play within the IPL with none white ball publicity within the Vijay Hazare and Mushtaq Ali Trophy tournaments.
Printed – November 04, 2024 05:38 pm IST
