Dhoni, Ganguly, Or Virat: Wriddhiman Saha's Verdict On Who Is The Better Captain

Wriddhiman Saha reflected on his time with the Indian team, including his exclusion in 2021, and shared his thoughts on his captains.

Saha revealed that he had planned to continue playing for India for a few more years.

Source : PTI

Indian Test batting star Wriddhiman Saha announced his retirement after playing his final Ranji match against Punjab, ending a career that saw him represent India in 40 Tests and 9 ODIs. In a recent interview, Saha reflected on his time with the Indian team, including his exclusion in 2021, and shared his thoughts on his captains.

Wriddhiman Saha talks about being dropped from Indian cricket team

During his conversation with India Today, Saha revealed that he had planned to continue playing for India for a few more years but was dropped as the team management had other plans.

"The team management decided not to keep me in the team. I had hoped to play for 2-3 more years, but unfortunately, they had different options. I had to focus on IPL and domestic cricket."

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Wriddhiman Saha's contribution to Indian team 

Looking back on his career, Saha emphasized his enjoyment of the game and his dedication to helping the team.

"I’ve enjoyed cricket all along. I tried to help everyone in the team. There were ups and downs, but I remember each moment."

Wriddhiman Saha's Take on His Captains

Having played under Sourav Ganguly, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli, Saha was asked to choose his favorite captain. He praised the qualities of each, saying:

"I’ve played a lot under Virat Kohli, and any player who plays under a captain will naturally appreciate him. Virat evolved as a captain over time. Dhoni was exceptional, and Dada (Sourav Ganguly) had a great ability to read the game. I admire all three captains."

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Saha extended his heartfelt gratitude to BCCI for their support throughout his career.

"I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the BCCI, its presidents, secretaries, and all office bearers for their support throughout my career. A sincere thank you to all my coaches, mentors, physios, trainers, analysts, teammates, logistics teams, masseurs, and every support staff member of the Indian Cricket Team, Bengal Cricket Team, Tripura Cricket Team, and all the clubs, districts, universities, and school teams I had the privilege of representing. Your faith in me and your constant encouragement have meant the world. I am deeply thankful to the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) and the Tripura Cricket Association (TCA) for their trust and support throughout my career...," he added.