experienced person India Wriddhiman Saha will join the Tripura team as a player-cum-mentor, an official said on Tuesday. A veteran of 40 Tests, Saha has already got NOC (No Objection Certificate) Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB).
“We have held talks with Saha and he has agreed to play for the state. He will also act as a mentor to the senior team to motivate the players,” Tripura Cricket Association (TCA) joint secretary Kishore Das told PTI. He said TCA expects wicket-keeper batsman Saha to sign the deal by July 15.
Das said the players would benefit immensely if Saha joins the team considering his vast experience in international cricket and domestic circuit.
He said, ‘It is not yet decided whether he will be made the captain of the team or not. It will be decided later,” said the official.
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 ‘Debu’ Das alleged that the veteran keeper makes excuses for the state to skip home matches.
An angry Saha wanted to apologize to Das unconditionally, which he did not get and when the officer was sent to England as the administrative manager of the Indian team, it broke the camel’s back. He had said that he would never hold any grudge against Bengal and would be ready to serve again if needed in future.
After making his debut against Hyderabad in 2007, the Siliguri-born Saha featured in 122 first-class and 102 List A games. He has also played 40 Tests and nine ODIs for India.
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