New Delhi: India pacer Mohammed Shami took to social media to bid an emotional farewell to Wriddhiman Saha, saying the wicket-keeper’s dedication and passion have inspired everyone. Saha has retired from all forms of cricket. He received a guard of honour from his teammates on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy match against Punjab at Eden Gardens on Friday.
Shami wrote an emotional message on X stating that today we bid farewell to a true legend of Indian cricket, Wriddhiman Saha. He praised Saha for his brilliant glove work and countless memorable moments both on and off the field. He further said that the Bengal wicket-keeper has left an indelible mark and his dedication and passion for cricket have inspired all his teammates.
Today we bid farewell to a true legend of Indian cricket, Wriddhiman Saha. His brilliant glove work and countless memorable moments, both on and off the field, have left an indelible mark. From the Ranji Trophy to the national team, his dedication and passion have inspired us… pic.twitter.com/qECcX88WCk
— 𝕸𝖔𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖒𝖆𝖉 𝖘𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖎 (@MdShami11) February 1, 2025
Saha has amassed 7,169 runs at an average of 48.68, including 14 hundreds and 44 half-centuries in 141 First-Class games. The 40-year-old played his last match for India in December 2021 against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium. He has scored 1,353 runs at an average of 29.41 in 40 Test matches and has also played nine ODIs.
He skipped the IPL 2025 mega auction but has played in every IPL season since 2008. He most recently won the IPL title with Gujarat Titans in 2022. Over the years, he has also played for Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Punjab Kings. The 40-year-old announced his decision to retire from all forms of cricket during the ongoing Ranji Trophy season.
‘I’ve always believed performance defines a player, not PR’: Wriddhiman Saha
Saha in an interview with Sportstar said that throughout his career, he always believed that it is performance that defines a player and not PR. He further said that at times, he felt that he should have prioritised himself over the team than his statistics might have looked better.
“But for me, the team always came first. I could have played fewer matches, but self-promotion was never my thing, and I’m glad I never had to change who I was” Saha told Sportstar.
India fast bowler Mohammed Shami has congratulated Wriddhiman Saha for leaving an ‘indelible mark’ on cricket after his call to retire. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
