Wriddhiman Saha

Wriddhiman Saha smashes a 20-ball ton in Kolkata tournament

Underlining his potential as a big-hitter days ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL), India's Test wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha on Saturday bludgeoned an unbeaten 20-ball 102 as his team Mohun Bagan beat B.N.R Recreation Club by 10 wickets in the J.C. Mukherjee T-20 local cricket tournament.

Mar 24, 2018, 16:23 PM IST

I'm ready to bat anywhere in the Sunrisers Hyderabad line-up: Wriddhiman Saha

Sunrisers will face Rajasthan Royals at home two days later to begin their campaign in the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League.

Mar 23, 2018, 11:36 AM IST

Dinesh Karthik replaces injured Wriddhiman Saha in India squad for third Test

Batsman-wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik will replace the injured Wriddhiman Saha in the India squad for the third and final Test against South Africa, the Indian cricket board said on Tuesday.

Jan 16, 2018, 13:36 PM IST

India in South Africa, 1st Test: Wriddhiman Saha becomes first Indian wicketkeeper to effect 10 dismissals in a Test

When Saha took a simple catch off the bat of Morne Morkel, what was the ninth wicket of the South African innings, he overtook Mahendra Singh Dhoni's previous record of nine dismissals. Dhoni had achieved that in the Melbourne Test in Australia during the 2014-15 series.

 

Jan 08, 2018, 16:28 PM IST

Ranji Trophy: Indisposed Wriddhiman Saha pulls out of semis

With 10 days to go before India departs for South Africa for the Test series, Wriddhiman is expecting to recover well in time for the series.

Dec 17, 2017, 23:08 PM IST

BCCI allows South Africa-bound Test specialists to play Ranji Trophy semifinals

"Since there aren't any practice games in South Africa, it is only fair that they play Ranji Trophy," a senior BCCI official said on Wednesday.

Dec 14, 2017, 09:39 AM IST

India's tour of South Africa: Finger injury leaves Parthiv Patel's plans uncertain

Meanwhile, India are currently playing the limited-overs leg of the series against Sri Lanka. India lost the 1st ODI by seven wickets in Dharamshala yesterday. India will then travel to South Africa for a full series.

Dec 11, 2017, 12:47 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd Test: Wriddhiman Saha takes stunning catch to dismiss Sadeera Samarawickrama – Watch

In reply to India's 536/7 declared, Lanka made 373 in their first innings with skipper Dinesh Chandimal (164) and Angelo Mathews (111) scoring hundreds.

Dec 05, 2017, 14:03 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka: No. 6 is a flexible batting position, says Wriddhiman Saha

At ease with the constant changes made to his batting position, Indian wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha on Wednesday said the number six slot in the Indian batting line-up is a flexible one depending on the conditions.

Nov 22, 2017, 16:14 PM IST

First target is to win opening Test, says Wriddhiman Saha

Not looking too far ahead of the South Africa series, beginning with Cape Town Test on January 6, Saha said it was about taking it match by match.

Nov 13, 2017, 22:15 PM IST

Test stars line up for 84th Ranji Trophy season

India play their next Test from November 16 and that has allowed the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin and Cheteshwar Pujara to get some additional match practice and contribute to their state team's campaign.

Oct 05, 2017, 15:17 PM IST

I'm pushing hard for a place in 2019 World Cup team, says Wriddhiman Saha

Fresh from their 9-0 clean-sweep over Sri Lanka, India will take on Australia in a five-ODI, three T20Is limited overs series beginning in Chennai on September 17 and Saha feels Virat Kohli and Co will be tough to beat at home.

Sep 13, 2017, 00:05 AM IST

No 1 wicket-keeper in the world, Wriddhiman Saha walking into MS Dhoni's shoes: Ravi Shastri

While speaking about Saha's phenomenal rise, the former Indian captain said that the Bengal-lad is walking into MS Dhoni's shoes.

Aug 16, 2017, 11:53 AM IST

Team India's day out in Sri Lanka ahead of third Test match in Pallekele – SEE PICS!

Team India have already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-test-match series. They had defeated the Islanders in Galle by a massive 304 runs and then again in Colombo, by an innings and 53 runs. Heading to Balagolla for the final Test match, the team expects to completely wash out Lankan hope.  

Aug 11, 2017, 13:27 PM IST

Even if I put forward my view, Virat Kohli takes the final call for DRS: Wriddhiman Saha

After MS Dhoni's retirement from Test cricket, Saha has rightfully filled up the space behind the stumps. May be he isn't as fast as Dhoni, with the stumpings, but over the past few Test matches, the Bengal lad has delivered some of the most enthralling catches in the game. However, DRS is one aspect where he has failed.

Aug 08, 2017, 16:00 PM IST

'Its a big morale boost,' says Wriddhiman Saha on being called best Test wicket-keeper by Virat Kohli

On a minefield of a track at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Saha`s keeping masterclass prompted skipper Virat Kohli to term him the best in the business.

Aug 08, 2017, 13:54 PM IST

Wriddhiman Saha is world's best Test wicket-keeper right now, says Virat Kohli

Saha did face criticism initially but his performance against Sri Lanka in the recently concluded Test in Colombo has drawn widespread applause for the wicket keeper. 

Aug 07, 2017, 18:27 PM IST

WATCH: Wriddhiman Saha takes absolute blinder to remove Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis in Colombo Test

The hosts were 209 for two at close, still trailing India by 230 runs in their second innings. Karunaratne and nightwatchman Malinda Pushpakumara on two were at the crease.

Aug 05, 2017, 19:33 PM IST

Parthiv Patel keen to play for India again, doesn't mind any role the team offers

The Gujarat batsman, who won the Ranji Trophy last year with his native state last season, spoke about his plans of reclaiming a spot in the Indian team.

Jul 31, 2017, 12:35 PM IST

KXIP to opt for nothing to lose attitude in must win game against RPS: Wriddhiman Saha

Saha stuck an unbeaten 93 in 55 balls to help his team post a mammoth 230 for 3. In reply, Mumbai were restricted to 223/6. Now they need to defeat the Rising Pune Supergiant in their last game.

May 12, 2017, 10:41 AM IST