Wriddhiman Saha retires from all forms of cricket

Wriddhiman Saha, the wicketkeeper-batsman, has delighted Indian fans with his cricket skills for more than 15 years but is now close to coming back as a cricket player. Later, he wrote, or rather posted the information that the 40-year-old cricketer from Bengal would not be finishing the season after Ranji Trophy on the team which is in Bengal since he will retire on Sunday. The current situation means an end to a solid playing career that was full of a lot of ambition, skills, and a great combative spirit along with good glove work.

Ten and a half years, a Capsule of Experiences

Saha made his debut as a keeper-batsman while representing Bengal in the Ranji Trophy as they finished as the runners-up. During that time, he was filling the place of Deep Dasgupta which was left unoccupied for one season, Since his performance with the bat was extremely poor. He did not let himself be referred to as a replacement for long as he played his second first-class match in 2007.

The outstanding Rohit Sharma scored 172 on his debut and the next game was Saha’s, who also scored a century. The doors to the lPL opened in India in 2008 with the tournament featuring eight teams, including his current employers, Kolkata Knight Riders. Over the years, Saha’s robust batting and assured wicketkeeping have ensured consistency in both tournaments.

Saha played 40 Tests for India, scoring 1,353 runs at 29.41 with three hundred – his 117 was the best, coming amidst a plethora of important knocks under pressure to emerge as one of India’s most dependable Test batsmen in the post-MS Dhoni era in the longest format. A keeper quick on his feet, Saha had razor-sharp reflexes that allowed him to come up trumps in conditions not particularly helpful, drawing comparisons from the best in the world.

Rising Through Challenges

It was in the year 2014, however, that Saha’s real legacy was stored. Suiting up for the Kings XI Punjab squad as a batsman in the final match he made the fans of cricket all over the world have their hearts in their mouths as he brought up his hundred legion in the IPL final 2014. Though Punjab lost to Kolkata Knight Riders, Saha’s innings were testimony to his capability of delivering under high-stakes pressure.

Saha became India’s first-choice Test keeper following Dhoni’s Test retirement in 2014 and had been a reliable understudy to Dhoni before taking over the mantle, proving his quality on a few tough tours to Australia and South Africa. With the emergence of Rishabh Pant and a need for a player who could be younger and more attacking, Saha steadily found himself without opportunities. His last appearance for India came in 2021 against New Zealand, following which he was axed from the Test side.

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Final Season with Bengal

Miffed over a disagreement with a senior Cricket Association of Bengal functionary last season, which even had compelled him to temporarily shift base to Tripura, Saha has decided to turn up for Bengal for one final campaign. His decision came following a conversation with former CAB president Sourav Ganguly, who played a crucial role in persuading Saha to don Bengal’s colors again.

The former India opener now wants to take on the mantle of a mentor and motivate, and mentor the younger lot in Bengal’s setup. In his post on X, he said, “Cherished for the journey so far in cricket, this season will be my last. I am honored to represent Bengal one last time-playing only in the Ranji Trophy before I retire. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this incredible ride; your support has meant the world.

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Legacy in the Indian Premier League

His IPL career hasn’t been something to be jealous of either. Indeed, the wicket-keeper batsman assumed active duty as soon as the tournament commenced in 2008, playing for Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and the recent Gujarat Titans.

His IPL performance record indicates 2,934 runs in 170 matches at an average of 24.25 and a strike rate of 127.57. The most significant detail that should be noted here is that he was also a part of the Gujarat Titans team, which came in first in 2022.

However, he already expressed not being interested in the following edition of the IPL after Gujarat Titans didn’t keep him, he didn’t enter the mega auction process as well, so most probably that’s it for the player’s participation in the excitement of franchise cricket where he is really a person of great importance. The public administration of Gujarat Titans and the games have changed, and it is difficult to be indifferent to his determination which drove him to become the best in the world, and the way of his game which he also held his head high.

Breaking that down “Laughter the Best Medicine” was one of his favorites when he entered school. He became a doctor later in life and is now a Senior Vice President in one of the top-tier healthcare organizations in the United States.

He has been a cricket team captain more than once among his students, and everyone loved his relatable and understanding character when leading a game, a person whom younger players admired and looked up to. In conclusion, it’s written, ‘So, Mr. Saha – As we all know, that Career ends, And this is what happens to old Warriors!’

FAQs

Q1: What is the number of matches Wriddhiman Saha has played for India in Tests?

A: Wriddhiman Saha played 40 matches, scoring 1,353 runs in 20 of his right-hand bats and 4 X 3 half-centuries which were not out.

Q2: What is the highest score Saha has made so far in the Indian Premier League?

A: Saha’s highest score in any of the IPL matches is 115, and that 115 came in the 2014 IPL final against the then KKR team when he was playing for Kings XI Punjab.

Q3: Will Saha play in the next season of the IPL?

A: No, it is crystal clear that Wriddhiman Saha is not going to play in the upcoming edition of the sport’s most lucrative league, as Gujarat Titans did not opt to keep him and he did not even go to the auction room.

Q4: What will be Saha’s role in his last Ranji Trophy season with Bengal?

A: Saha will take over as a senior figure as well as a mentor, motivating and helping the youngsters of the Bengal Cricket team in his last season.