Wriddhiman Saha Profile
Wriddhiman Saha is an Indian cricketer who plays as a wicket-keeper batsman for the Indian national cricket team and the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He was born on October 24, 1984, in Siliguri, West Bengal, India. He is considered one of the best wicket-keepers in the world, known for his agility and safe pair of hands behind the stumps.
Personal Information
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Wriddhiman Prasanta Saha |
| Age | 38 years (as of 2022) |
| Date of Birth | October 24, 1984 |
| Place of Birth | Siliguri, West Bengal, India |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | — |
| Role | Wicket-keeper batsman |
Career Information
Wriddhiman Saha made his first-class debut for Bengal in November 2007, in the Ranji Trophy. He made his Test debut for India in February 2010, against South Africa. He has also played in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for various teams, including Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, Kings XI Punjab, and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Major Achievements
Wriddhiman Saha has been a vital member of the Indian Test team, known for his exceptional wicket-keeping skills and solid batting performances. He has played a crucial role in many of India’s Test victories, including the historic 2017 Test series win in Australia, where he scored a match-winning century in the third Test in Ranchi. He also holds the record for the most dismissals (10 catches) by a wicket-keeper in a Test match, achieved in the 2018 Test against South Africa in Johannesburg.
Career Statistics
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | Highest | 100s | 50s | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 38 | 1,283 | 29.34 | 117 | 3 | 6 | 123 | 9 |
| ODIs | 9 | 116 | 19.33 | 56 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 2 |
| T20Is | 20 | 107 | 17.83 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 4 |
| IPL | 124 | 1,451 | 25.10 | 115* | 1 | 8 | 107 | 10 |
Note: All stats are as of April 24, 2023.
Videos
You can find Wriddhiman Saha’s highlights and best moments on YouTube and other video sharing platforms.