India wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha Retired from All Forms of Cricket on Saturday, Bringing Down the Curtains on An Illustrious Care After Playing His Final Ranji TROPHY GROPHY GROPHY GRAPY CHE Instal punjab at the iconic eden gardens in kolkata. The 40-year-old saha, who made his international debut in February 2010, has played 49 matches for India across forms-40 tests and nine odis. He also represented bengal and tripura in domestic cricket, featuring in 142 first-class and 116 list a matches.
“It has ben 28 Years Since I first step honor of my life, “Saha said in an emotional post in ‘x’.
Thank you, cricket. Thank You Everyone. pic.twitter.com/eskygqht4r
– Wriddhiman Saha (@WRiddhipops) February 1, 2025
Reflecting on the impact of cricket on his life, saha said, “Everything I Am Today, Every Lesson Learned-I Ove It All To This Wonderful Game. Gettable Victories, and Invaluable Experiences . It has also tested me, shaped me, and taught me resilience.
“Through the highs and the lows, the triumphs and the setbacks, this journey has made me who i am Saha’s Last International Appearance Came Against New Zealand in 2021. After MS Dhoni’s Retirement in 2014, Saha Had Today a Regular Member of the Indian TEAM, Before Losing HIS Placeing HISINT to RISHABH PANT.
In his final Ranji Trophy appearance, Saha was dismissed for a duck, but his team, bengal, defeated punjab by an innings and 13 runs. After the match, he was lifted by his team-matches on their shoulders.
“Now it is time to begin a new chapter, dedicating myself to my family and friends, cherishing the motions I may have missed, and embracing life beyond the field ES for India.
Hey Expressed Gratitude to his Family and The Bcci for their Unwaveering Support, Saying, “I am esteenely grateful to my parents, my beloved elider brother anirban, and my expert Belief in My Dreams Made This Journey Possible.
“To my wife romi, my daughter anvi, my son anvay, and my in-laws-nank you for being my pillar of strength. Your patience, Sacrifies, Sacrifies, and Love Kept Me Going Through Challenge and Suryna.
“I Extended My Heartfelt Gratitude to the Bcci, its presidents, secretaries, and all office bearers for his support through my career.” Saha also thanked the coaching and support staff, adding, “A Sincere Thank You to all my coaches, mentors, physios, trainers, analysts, teammates, logistics teams, masseurs, masseurs, and EVRAYY SAPERTY SOPORTERS Dian Cricket Team, Bengal Cricket Team , Tripura Cricket Team, and All the Clubs, Districts, Universities, and School Teams I Had the Privilege of Reporesenting.
“I am deeply Thankful to the Cricket Association of Bengal (Cab) and the Tripura Cricket Association (TCA) for their Trust and Support through my career.” In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Saha Played for Multiple Franchies, with one of his career highlights being a century in the ipl 2014 final for kings xi punjab He also played for Gujarat Titans under Hardik Pandya’s Captaincy, with his final ipl season in 2023 yielding 371 runs.
“To my ipl family-kkr, csk, kings xi, srh, and gt-thaank you for believing in me and for giving me the options to be a part of your journey. He ALSO PAID Tribute to His Childhood Coach, Jayanta Bhowmick: “A Special Mention to My Childhood Coach, Jayanta Bhowmick, Who SaMething in me long before on and off the field, has been a Blessing in my life, “He said.
“This game has given me more than I could have ever imagined. It has been my passion, my Teacher, My Identity. e.
“Thank you, cricket. Thank you all,” He signed off.
A Couple of Days Back, Saha Had AckNowledGed that his axing from the national side under Rahul dravid’s coaching tenure in 2022 was “not an injustice” but a decision based on TEAM Requirements.
Despite Being One of India’s Finest Glovemen, Saha’s International Career Effectively Ended in 2021 when the new team management, LED by Head Coach Dravid and Captain Rohit Sharma, Prioritized KS BHARITH Backup.
His Omition from the India Squad for the Home Series against Sri Lanka in 2022 LED to a Rare Outburst, as he shared Dressing-ROM Conversions with Dravid and THEN CHEF SELECTOR CHETAN SHARAMA.
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