Mohammed Shami pays tribute to Wriddhiman Saha's cricketing legacy post-retirement
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Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami has paid tribute to his former teammate, Wriddhiman Saha after the latter retired from all forms of cricket. Shami acknowledged Saha's immense contributions to the sport, especially his brilliant wicket-keeping skills. He praised him for leaving an "indelible mark" on cricket and inspiring many with his dedication and passion. Here's what the pacer paid tribute to the former wicketkeeper batter's stellar career.
Farewell message
Shami's tribute to Saha's cricketing journey
Shami penned a heartfelt message for Saha on X, saying, "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." He added that from the Ranji Trophy to the national team, Saha's dedication and passion have inspired us all. Meanwhile, behind the stumps, the wicketkeeper managed a total of 122 dismissals in Tests and ODIs.
Career highlights
Saha's impressive career and retirement
Saha has had an illustrious cricketing career, having scored 7,169 runs at an average of 48.65 in 142 First-Class games. He also played for India in 40 Tests, scoring a total of 1,353 Test runs at an average of 29.41, including three tons. He featured in nine ODIs, scoring 41 runs (AVG: 13.66). Meanwhile, behind the stumps, Saha managed a total of 122 dismissals in Tests and ODIs. Notably, he is one of the five Indian wicketkeepers with 100+ dismissals.
Retirement announcement
Saha's retirement and final Ranji Trophy season
Saha had announced his retirement this Ranji Trophy season, saying, "After a cherished journey in cricket, this season will be my last." He had said he was honored to represent Bengal one last time before hanging his boots. However, he was dismissed for a seven-ball duck by Gurnoor Brar in what was likely to be his last match against Punjab. Meanwhile, Bengal won the match by an innings and 13 runs.
Twitter Post
Twitter post by Shami paying tribute to Saha's career
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
Twitter Post
A video post on BCCI's domestic handle
A special and emotional farewell 🫂
— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) January 31, 2025
Guard of honour and felicitation for Bengal wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha who is playing his final First-class match 👏👏#RanjiTrophy | @IDFCFIRSTBank | @Wriddhipops
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