Wriddhiman Saha / This player of Team India announced his retirement, will retire after this tournament

Indian cricket team's star wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha has announced his retirement from all formats of cricket. He played 40 matches for the Indian Test team from 2010 to 2021, scoring 1353 runs. Saha scored 2934 runs in 170 matches in the IPL. His last tournament will be the Ranji Trophy.

Vikrant Shekhawat : Nov 04, 2024, 10:00 AM
Wriddhiman Saha: The Indian cricket team recently played a Test series against New Zealand, in which Team India lost 3-0. The performance of the Indian team was relatively weak during this series. Meanwhile, former Team India star wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha surprised everyone by announcing his retirement from cricket. Saha has played for India for more than a decade and has been an important part of the Indian Test team.

Brief description of career

Wriddhiman Saha has given many important opportunities to the Indian cricket team in his career. Saha played 40 Test matches from 2010 to 2021 and scored a total of 1353 runs at an average of 29.41. His best score was 117 runs. Despite his brilliant performance in Test cricket, he did not get a chance to play in the international T20 format. In ODIs, Saha scored only 41 runs in 9 matches, where his luck did not favor him. However, Saha made his mark in the IPL.

Saha's impact in IPL

Wriddhiman Saha has had a great career in the IPL. He represented five teams like Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans. Saha scored 2934 runs in 170 IPL matches and had a strike rate of 127.56, which reflects his aggressive batting style. Saha's IPL performance is an inspiration to many youngsters, and he played decisive innings for his team in difficult situations.

Domestic cricket and last tournament

In domestic cricket, Saha plays for the Bengal team and is currently participating in the Ranji Trophy. He has described this season as his last Ranji season. According to reports, Saha has also made it clear that he will not participate in the IPL 2025 auction. His decision will leave IPL and domestic cricket without an experienced wicketkeeper-batsman.

Saha's big statement on retirement

Wriddhiman Saha announced his retirement and said, "After a wonderful journey in cricket, this season will be my last season. I have had the honor of representing Bengal. I will only play Ranji Trophy before retirement. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this incredible journey, your support means a lot. Let's make this season memorable." This statement of Saha reflects an emotional message for his fans.

Wriddhiman Saha's retirement is the end of an era for Indian cricket. His contribution will always be remembered and the benefit of his experience will inspire the upcoming generation of cricketers.