With the Ranji Trophy 2024-25, a legendary player from India has said goodbye to cricket. India's wicketkeeper Riddhiman Saha has taken retirement from cricket. He played his last match during the match played between the teams of Bengal and Punjab. With this, Riddhiman Saha's 18 -year -long career ended. Let me tell you, Wriddhiman Saha announced his retirement only last year. He had said that this Ranji season will be his last. He also received a guard of honor from his colleagues from Bengal on the second day of the Ranji Trophy match against Punjab.

Wriddhiman Saha retired from cricket

Wriddhiman Saha's professional career started in 2007. At the same time, he also played international cricket for India from 2010 to 2021. He has already retired from international cricket and has now retired domestic cricket. The Bengal team defeated Punjab by an innings and 13 runs in this match and bid farewell to Riddhiman Saha with victory. But Wriddhiman Saha was a flop as a batsman. He could not even open his account in this match.

Riddhiman Saha became emotional on retirement

Wriddhiman Saha posted a post on his retirement and wrote, 'It has been 28 years since I started my cricket journey (since 1997). Representing our country, state, district, clubs, universities, colleges, schools for the last 28 years has been a great honor. Now, whatever I am and everything I have is due to cricket. A wonderful journey full of ups and downs, some memorable awards, some pleasant moments made me progressively human. All things should eventually end, that is why I have decided to retire from all formats of cricket. Now I will spend the rest of my life with my family and friends.

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Fellow players bid farewell to Saha

Rishabh Pant, while congratulating Riddhiman Saha on retirement, wrote, 'As a fellow keeper, I have always praised your skills and your art. Happy success and happiness in your next chapter. Wriddhiman Saha Bhaiya '. At the same time, Mohammed Shami wrote, 'Today we are bid farewell to a true veteran of Indian cricket, Wriddhiman Saha. His brilliant wicketkeeping and countless memorable moments inside and outside the field have left a never -ending impression. From Ranji Trophy to the national team, his dedication and passion have inspired all of us. Writers, best wishes to you for your next chapter. Your heritage will continue to inspire the coming generations. On the other hand, Shikhar Dhawan wrote, 'From sharing the dressing room to seeing you in great stumping, what was your journey, brother! Happy success and happiness in this new phase of life.

As a Fellow Keeper, I have Always Admired Your Skills and Your Craft. Wishing you all the success and happy in your next chapter @WRIDDHIPS Bhaiya. #Rp17 pic.twitter.com/xnf2yrjzln

- Rishabh Pant (@Rishabhpant17) February 1, 2025

Today we bid farewell to a true legend of Indian Cricket, Wriddhiman Saha. His brilliant gloove work and country 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/qecccx88wck

- (@mdshami11) February 1, 2025

Wriddhiman Saha retired from cricket. (Photo- PTI/Instagram)

Wriddhiman Saha's international career

Wriddhiman Saha made his debut for India in 2010 under Dhoni's captaincy. He played the last match for Team India in the year 2021 under the captaincy of Virat Kohli. Let me tell you that Saha played 40 Tests, 9 ODIs for Team India. He scored 1353 runs in 40 Tests at an average of 29.41, including 3 centuries and 6 half -centuries. At the same time, he could score only 41 runs. Apart from this, he scored 2934 runs in 170 IPL matches.