Ranji Trophy with Bengal to be last tournament, Wriddhiman Saha announces retirement from cricket
Wriddhiman Saha, regarded as one of the world’s finest wicketkeepers, has announced his retirement from cricket at the age of 40. After a 17-year career, Saha revealed that the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season would be his last, and he will end his career playing for Bengal, where it all began in 2007. In a heartfelt message on social media, Saha wrote, “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!”
Saha, who recently played for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2024, had been away from regular cricket, returning after a seven-month break to play against Uttar Pradesh last month. His form showed signs of rust, with a 6-ball duck and limited opportunities due to weather-affected games. Saha had left Bengal for Tripura in 2022 after a dispute with Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) joint secretary Debabrata Das, but returned to Bengal this year after Das’ departure. Feeling a deep connection with Bengal, Saha believed it was fitting to end his illustrious career by playing his final match for his home state.