Wriddhiman Saha announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Wriddhiman Saha represented India in 49 matches across all formats.

Indian wicket-keeper batter Wriddhiman Saha has officially retired from all forms of cricket. Saha has decided to pull the curtains on his career that saw him represent India in 49 games across formats.

Saha made his international debut in February 2010 and played for India in 40 tests and nine ODIs. He also represented Bengal and Tripura in domestic cricket, featuring in 142 First Class and 116 List A games.

Wriddhiman Saha’s last appearance for India came against New Zealand in Mumbai in 2021. He got regular chances after MS Dhoni’s retirement in 2014 and played a key role in India’s dominant run at home during that time before being replaced by Rishabh Pant.

The 40-year-old had announced his retirement decision during the ongoing Ranji Trophy season. His last game was against Punjab, where he scored a duck but Bengal won by an innings and 13 runs.

Saha played for several IPL franchises, including Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Gujarat Titans. His most memorable IPL knock came in the 2014 final, where he top-scored with 115 runs off 55 balls but Punjab lost the final to KKR.

Wriddhiman Saha announces retirement from all forms of cricket

In his retirement Instagram post Saha wrote, “It has been a great honour to represent my country, states, district, clubs, university, college, school for the last 28 years. Now, for what I am and everything which I have is all because of cricket only.“

The Indian wicketkeeper spoke about the ups and downs of his journey.

He added, “A wonderful journey full of ups and downs, some memorable rewards, some enjoyable moments made me a human being progressively. All things must come to an end eventually, For this very reason, I have decided to RETIRE from all forms of cricket.”

Speaking about his post-retirement plans, Wriddhiman Saha mentioned that he looks forward to spending more time with friends and family.

He added, “Now, I will spend the rest of my life with my family & friends. And look forward to a new chapter! A new beginning!

“I would like to thank my parents, my beloved elder brother (ANIRBAN) & my extended family for allowing me to achieve my dreams and, the sacrifices they made for me are truly wholesome & unforgettable.

“Also very grateful for my wife (ROMI), daughter (ANVI), son (ANVAY) & my In-laws during my journey for their support, sacrifices which made me stronger to face any obstacles in life.“

Reflecting on his cricket journey, Saha thanked all the cricket associations, presidents, teams, coaches, ground staff, and net bowlers he has worked with along the way.

He wrote, “I would like to thank all the coaches, mentors, Physios, trainers, analysts, teammates, logistic persons, masseurs, other support staffs of the INDIAN CRICKET TEAM, BENGAL CRICKET TEAM, TRIPURA CRICKET TEAM, Club cricket teams, district, university / college / school teams.

“And also grateful for THE CRICKET ASSOCIATION OF BENGAL throughout my cricket career and TRIPURA CRICKET ASSOCIATION in my journey.

“Many thanks to all the IPL teams which I played for (KKR, CSK, KINGS XI, SRH, GT).. All the teams showed faith & believed in me which I never forgot.“

“A special thanks to my personal coach (JAYANTA BHOWMICK) who saw the potential in me during my childhood and still continues to support me in every part of life.“

“Again I like to thank all the friends , ground staff, net bowlers, dressing room attendants, fans, scorers, well wishers, supporters, critics, journalists to motivate me, give positive energy and positive mindset to my goal.“

“Thank you all for these life time memories.“

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