Veteran India wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha has announced his retirement from cricket, saying that the ongoing Ranji Trophy season will be his last.
The 40-year-old Bengal stumper has featured in 40 Tests and nine ODIs.
The Bengal cricketer took to social media and announced the decision of his retirement.
“After a cherished journey in cricket, this season will be my last. I`m honoured to represent Bengal one final time, playing only in the Ranji Trophy before I retire. Let`s make this season one to remember!” the 40-year-old wrote on X.
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
In an attempt to help Bengal win the Ranji title that evaded him in 2019-20 when they were defeated by Saurashtra in the final, Saha had previously stated that he would not be participating in the BCCI`s white-ball tournaments and would instead concentrate on the first-class format.
Saha had insisted on “only looking forward” and stated a desire to investigate coaching prospects rather than administrative positions, not wanting to linger on the reasons behind his contentious departure.
After serving as a player-mentor for Tripura for two years, Saha has rejoined Bengal and is currently getting ready for the team`s fourth-round matchup against Karnataka in Bengaluru. After meeting with former India captain Sourav Ganguly, he had left for Bengal.
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