Wriddhiman Saha set to enter in new role in cricket

Former Indian wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha is ready for a new challenge in cricket, as this will be a big responsibility for him to set the future of Indian cricket. He is in talks about starting his coaching journey. 

Last January, Wriddhiman Saha retired from all forms of cricket at the end of Bengal's journey in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25. Now, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) wants him as the coach of the U23 Bengal team. 

Why will Wriddhiman Saha be good choice for Bengal U23 coaching role?

A senior CAB source told PTI, “The CAB brass will be zeroing in on all the candidates for various teams by next week. Obviously, Wriddhi has been sounded out, and a final decision will be taken next week. Apart from Sourav Ganguly and Pankaj Roy, he is the biggest name from Bengal with 40 Tests." 

“His experience of playing top-level cricket for so long will only help the Gen-Next of Bengal cricket. Wriddhi already runs a chain of coaching centres, and he has been a very hands-on coach for juniors. He is passionate about coaching. Hopefully, he will be ready."

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Wriddhiman Saha played 49 international matches

The former wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha served for India between 2010 and 2021 in 40 Tests and nine ODIs, where the right-handed batter scored 1353 and 41 runs, respectively. He scored 2934 runs in 170 IPL matches with a record of one century and 13 half-centuries. In the IPL 2014 Final, he became the first batter to record a century in the IPL Final with 115 not out for Kings XI Punjab against Kolkata Knight Riders.

Meanwhile, former Indian cricketer Laxmi Ratan Shukla will continue his head coach role of the senior Bengal cricket team. On the other hand, the former Bengal off-spinner Saurashis Lahiri will be the head coach of the Bengal U19 team.