Agartala: Wriddhiman Saha to join Tripura cricket team. Veteran Indian Radiman Saha will join the Tripura team as a player and mentor, an official said on Tuesday.
A veteran of 40 Tests, Saha has already received an NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB).
“We have talked to Saha and he has agreed to play for the state. He will also act as a mentor to the senior team to encourage the players,” the Tripura Cricket Association (TCA) said. Kishore Das, Joint Secretary, PTI.
He said the TCA expects Saha, a wicketkeeper-batsman, to sign a contract by July 15.
Das said the players would benefit greatly if Saha joins the team given his vast experience in international cricket and the domestic circuit.
“It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post. It will be decided later, ”the official said.
He is expected to play Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy matches for Tripura.
Saha, who will turn 38 in October, decided to leave Bengal after CAB joint secretary Debabrata ‘Debo’ Das accused the veteran keeper of making excuses for the state to skip home matches. ۔
An angry Saha apologized unconditionally to Das, which he did not receive, and when the official was sent to England as the managing manager of the Indian team, he broke the back of the proverbial camel.
He had said that he would never have any grudge against Bengal and would be ready to serve again in future if needed.
Since making his debut against Hyderabad in 2007, Saha, who was born in Sali Gowdi, has competed in 122 first-class and 102 List A games. He has also played 40 Tests and nine ODIs for India.
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