Wriddhiman Saha decides to retire from cricket after current domestic season
Former Indian wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha, who is considered one of the finest players to play for the national side behind the stumps, announced his retirement from all formats of the game on Monday.
Saha said he will represent Bengal in the current domestic season for the last time.
In his X post, Saha wrote: " After a cherished journey in cricket, this season will be my last. I’m honored to represent Bengal one final time, playing only in the Ranji Trophy before I retire. Let’s make this season one to remember!"
After a cherished journey in cricket, this season will be my last. I’m honored to represent Bengal one final time, playing only in the Ranji Trophy before I retire. Let’s make this season one to remember! pic.twitter.com/sGElgZuqfP
— Wriddhiman Saha (@Wriddhipops) November 3, 2024
Saha was dropped from central contract in 2023.
In his career, Saha played 40 Tests and 9 ODIs.
He featured as India's wicket-keeper in Test cricket after MS Dhoni retired.
It is time to see whether he will play in the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League.
Saha made his last Test appearance in 2021 in a match against New Zealand.
In his IPL career, Saha featured for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Punjab Kings (PBKS), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Gujarat Titans (GT).
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
Related Articles
ICC launches inaugural Women’s Cricket Week: A Global Celebration of the Women’s Game
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced the first-ever ICC Women’s Cricket Week, a global celebration of women’s cricket set to run from 16 to 22 October, aligning with the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.
Jadeja, Siraj attain career-best positions in ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja’s standout performance in the first match of their ICC World Test Championship series against the West Indies in Ahmedabad has helped him reach a career-best 25th position in the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings.
India clinch 88-run win over Pakistan in ICC Women's Cricket World Cup
India clinch 88-run win over Pakistan in ICC Women's Cricket World Cup
India's tour to Australia: Shubman Gill replaces Rohit Sharma as ODI skipper
The selectors of the Board of Control for Cricket in India on Saturday named Shubman Gill as the new skipper of the Indian ODI team, replacing Rohit Sharma.
Latest News
5 dead, several injured after explosion triggers house collapse in Ayodhya
PM Modi congratulates Benjamin Netanyahu on progress made under Trump’s Gaza peace plan
Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature
Afghan Taliban foreign minister Muttaqi arrives in India amid diplomatic flag dilemma
