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Wriddhiman Saha

Wriddhiman Saha is a cricketer who plays international and Test matches for the Indian national team as well as domestic cricket for Bengal. He made his Test debut on February 6, 2010 as a specialist batsman in a match against South Africa.

His domestic career includes playing for the Under-19s and the Under-22s team before stepping up to first-class cricket, making his one-day debut in the Ranji Trophy competition of 2006/07 against Assam. His first-class debut was in the 2007–08 Ranji Trophy against Hyderabad, where he scored 111 not out to become the 15th Bengal player to score a hundred on Ranji debut.

After scoring the century for Bengal on his Ranji debut, Saha signed a contract with Indian Premier League team Kolkata Knight Riders in 2008 where he was able to display his batting as well as wicketkeeping skills. He also has a record for making the fastest century in domestic cricket, scoring 102 runs of just 20 balls at a strike rate of 510 with 4 fours and 14 sixes.

INTERNATIONAL CAREER:

Saha was included in the Indian Test squad as a reserve wicket-keeper in place of Dinesh Karthik on January 28, 2010 for the Test match series against South Africa. He was not expected to play as he was a reserve gloveman but had to step up after VVS Laxman and Rohit Sharma were out due to injury. So on February 6, 2010, Saha made his Test debut against South Africa at Nagpur where he scored a duck in the first innings, and 36 in the second innings.

In January 2012, he played in the fourth match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in place of MS Dhoni, who had been banned for slow over-rate. Saha's score of 35 in the first innings helped Virat Kohli make his maiden Test Century. He also toured South Africa in December 2013, New Zealand in February 2014 and England in July 2014 as part of the test squad but did not play.

Saha was once again selected on December 9, 2014 to replace MS Dhoni, who had injured his thumb, to play his first test match since January 2012 against Australia. He scored 25 in the first innings and 13 in the second.

In 2016 after he was selected for India's tour of West Indies as a wicket-keeper, Saha became the third wicket-keeper in Indian cricket history to feature in six dismissals in Test innings. Then in a match on January 8, 2018 against South Africa, Saha became the first wicket-keeper for India to take ten catches in a single Test.

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE:

After playing for Kolkata Knight Riders, Saha was picked by Chennai Super Kings as a reserve wicketkeeper for MS Dhoni in the 2011 season. Then at the 2014 IPL auction, he was purchased by Kings XI Punjab as a specialist wicketkeeper. Saha was then bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad in December 2018 during the player auction for the 2019 Indian Premier League.

PERSONAL LIFE:

Wriddhiman Saha was born on October 24, 1984 in Siliguri, West Bengal to Prashanta Saha and Maitrayee Saha, and he has one elder brother. He studied at the Siliguri Boys' High School and is married to Romi Saha who he has a daughter with.

SOCIAL:

Wriddhiman Saha keeps his followers updated through Facebook - Wriddhiman Saha/@WriddhiPops, Twitter - Wriddhiman Saha/@Wriddhipops, and Instagram - Wriddhiman Saha/@wriddhi.

Virat Kohli Names Wriddhiman Saha as Indian Cricketer With BIZARRE Food Habits
India.com Sports Desk | October 6, 2022 8:35 AM IST
Kohli revealed that Wriddhiman Saha has the most bizarre food habits. He said this during 'One 8
Virat Kohli Names Wriddhiman Saha as Indian Cricketer With BIZARRE Food Habits
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Wriddhiman Saha to Play For Tripura in 2022-23 Domestic Season
India.com Sports Desk | July 9, 2022 7:37 PM IST
The 37-year-old Saha, who on Friday officially signed the contract in the state's capital, is
Wriddhiman Saha to Play For Tripura in 2022-23 Domestic Season
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2022-07-09T08:37:55+00:00
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CAB grants NOC to Wriddhiman Saha, "Will Hold No Grudge Against Establishment", Says Veteran Keeper
PTI | July 3, 2022 8:38 AM IST
Wriddhiman Saha was granted the NOC (No Objection Certificate) by Cricket Association of Bengal
CAB grants NOC to Wriddhiman Saha, "Will Hold No Grudge Against Establishment", Says Veteran Keeper
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2022-07-02T21:38:08+00:00
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Wriddhiman Saha Receives NOC From Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB)
India.com Sports Desk | July 2, 2022 5:10 PM IST
"CAB gave concurrence to the request of Mr Saha and provided the NOC to him for playing for another
Wriddhiman Saha Receives NOC From Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB)
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2022-07-02T06:10:34+00:00
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No Offer Has Been Given to Wriddhiman Saha By GCA and BCA
India.com Sports Desk | June 22, 2022 10:02 PM IST
Gujarat and Baroda, which were being linked with Saha's likely inter-state transfer, have denied
No Offer Has Been Given to Wriddhiman Saha By GCA and BCA
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2022-06-22T11:02:16+00:00
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My Integrity Was Questioned, Wriddhiman Saha Breaks Silence After Quitting Bengal Cricket Team
India.com Sports Desk | June 3, 2022 5:55 PM IST
Saha is currently in talks with a number of state associations and he is yet to take a decision as
My Integrity Was Questioned, Wriddhiman Saha Breaks Silence After Quitting Bengal Cricket Team
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2022-06-03T06:55:11+00:00
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Wriddhiman Saha Slams Gujarat Titans Critics After Winning IPL 2022, Says 'We Proved Them Wrong'
India.com Sports Desk | May 30, 2022 9:57 AM IST
IPL Final: Following the seven-wicket win, Wriddhiman Saha slammed critics who did not believe
Wriddhiman Saha Slams Gujarat Titans Critics After Winning IPL 2022, Says 'We Proved Them Wrong'
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2022-05-29T22:57:12+00:00
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Wriddhiman Saha 'Hurt' By CAB Official's Remark, Leaves Bengal WhatsApp Group
India.com Sports Desk | May 27, 2022 6:04 PM IST
If Saha choose to keep numb and not make any move, CAB will hand over an NoC.
Wriddhiman Saha 'Hurt' By CAB Official's Remark, Leaves Bengal WhatsApp Group
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2022-05-27T07:04:12+00:00
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Mohammed Shami's Views Polar Opposite To That Of Wriddhiman Saha's Comment Of 'Eden Not Home' Ahead Of GT vs RR Qualifier Clash | IPL 2022
India.com Sports Desk | May 23, 2022 11:30 PM IST
'The feeling of playing in the home ground is a very different feeling' for Mohammed Shami as
Mohammed Shami's Views Polar Opposite To That Of Wriddhiman Saha's Comment Of 'Eden Not Home' Ahead Of GT vs
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2022-05-23T12:30:13+00:00
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Eden is Not My Home: Wriddhiman Saha Makes Huge Statement Before RR Clash, Indicates Strained Relationship With CAB | GT vs RR IPL 2022
India.com Sports Desk | May 23, 2022 8:27 PM IST
Out-of-favour India wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha said that Eden Gardens is no longer his home
Eden is Not My Home: Wriddhiman Saha Makes Huge Statement Before RR Clash, Indicates Strained Relationship Wi
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FULL Scorecard of Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans, IPL 2022 Highlights CSK vs GT, Recent Match Report
India.com Sports Desk | May 15, 2022 8:49 PM IST
Brief scores: Chennai Super Kings 133 for 5 in 20 overs (Ruturaj Gaikwad 53, N Jagadeesan 39 not
FULL Scorecard of Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans, IPL 2022 Highlights CSK vs GT, Recent Match Report
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2022-05-15T09:49:04+00:00
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Boria-Saha Incident: What Does The 2-Year Ban By BCCI Mean For Journalist Boria Majumdar | SEE BCCI LETTER
India.com Sports Desk | May 4, 2022 4:10 PM IST
The BCCI committee recommended sanctions to the Apex Council of BCCI. The Apex Council of BCCI
Boria-Saha Incident: What Does The 2-Year Ban By BCCI Mean For Journalist Boria Majumdar | SEE BCCI LETTER
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BCCI Bans Boria Majumdar For 2 Years For Intimidating Cricketer Wriddhiman Saha
India.com Sports Desk | May 4, 2022 3:24 PM IST
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has banned journalist Boria Majumdar for two years
BCCI Bans Boria Majumdar For 2 Years For Intimidating Cricketer Wriddhiman Saha
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2022-05-04T04:24:00+00:00
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Boria Majumdar Likely To Be Handed Two-Year Ban For Intimidating Wriddhiman Saha: Report
India.com Sports Desk | April 24, 2022 12:51 PM IST
In February, Saha had shared a screenshot of the chat with a 'journalist', showing how Majumdar had
Boria Majumdar Likely To Be Handed Two-Year Ban For Intimidating Wriddhiman Saha: Report
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2022-04-24T01:51:05+00:00
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Boria Majumdar Accuses Wriddhiman Saha of Doctoring WhatApp Chats, Says Will File Defamation Case Against India Cricketer | WATCH VIDEO
India.com Sports Desk | March 6, 2022 12:37 AM IST
Boria Majumdar vs Wriddhiman Saha: Boria goes on to accuse the senior India wicketkeeper of
Boria Majumdar Accuses Wriddhiman Saha of Doctoring WhatApp Chats, Says Will File Defamation Case Against Ind
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Have Shared All Necessary Details With BCCI-Formed Committee: Wriddhiman Saha
IANS | March 5, 2022 6:38 PM IST
The issue escalated after former players like Ravi Shastri, Parthiv Patel, Harbhajan Singh, and
Have Shared All Necessary Details With BCCI-Formed Committee: Wriddhiman Saha
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2022-03-05T07:38:53+00:00
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BCCI Forms 3-Member Committee to Investigate on Wriddhiman Saha Case
India.com Sports Desk | February 26, 2022 7:24 AM IST
Taking cognizance of the matter, the BCCI got in touch with Saha and decided to constitute a
BCCI Forms 3-Member Committee to Investigate on Wriddhiman Saha Case
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2022-02-25T20:24:21+00:00
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BCCI May Ask Wriddhiman to Explain Breach of Central Contract Clause With Comments on Ganguly, Dravid, Chetan
PTI | February 25, 2022 12:13 AM IST
The 37-year-old, whose international career ended after he was told by the team management that
BCCI May Ask Wriddhiman to Explain Breach of Central Contract Clause With Comments on Ganguly, Dravid, Chetan
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2022-02-24T13:13:56+00:00
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Wriddhiman Saha Confirms That Unnamed Journalist Has Neither Apologised Nor Got In Touch With Him After Sending Threatening Messages
India.com Sports Desk | February 24, 2022 1:24 AM IST
Saha confirmed that the BCCI had contacted the veteran wicketkeeper in order to investigate the
Wriddhiman Saha Confirms That Unnamed Journalist Has Neither Apologised Nor Got In Touch With Him After Sendi
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2022-02-23T14:24:12+00:00
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Virender Sehwag Urges Wriddhiman Saha to Reveal Name of the Journalist. Have Your Say
India.com Sports Desk | February 23, 2022 10:35 AM IST
The Gujarat Titans batter has been very humble so far in dealing with the matter.
Virender Sehwag Urges Wriddhiman Saha to Reveal Name of the Journalist. Have Your Say
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2022-02-22T23:35:21+00:00
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