Indian wicket-keeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha turns 35 on Thursday. Born on October 24, 1984, Saha is a formidable force behind the stumps and is regarded as one of the best wicket-keepers going around. Be it pace or spin, the cricketer hardly misses anything and dismisses batsmen with finesse. In the recently concluded India vs South Africa Test series, the wicket-keeper took some jaw-dropping catches and left everyone awestruck. Along with his fantastic glove-work, Saha is more than a handy batsman and has registered three Test centuries in his career. Wriddhiman Saha Takes Stunning Catch to Dismiss Theunis De Bruyn in IND vs SA 2nd Test 2019.
Wicket-keeping is the most thankless but one of the most significant jobs on the cricket field. However, it is not as easy as it looks and the players need skill and technique to keep the wickets. Nevertheless, Saha seems to have everything that a great wicket-keeper needs and his record behind the stumps speaks volumes about his skill. The Bengal-born cricketer has taken many breathtaking catches behind the stumps and is also brilliant in front of the spinners. Talking about Wriddiman Saha and his glovework, let's take a look at the wicket-keeper's ability behind the stumps.
Saha Takes a Stunner!!
Fly & Catch - Saha Style https://t.co/kApT4ykhEw
— gujjubhai (@gujjubhai17) October 13, 2019
Superman Saha Flying Everywhere!!
Be strong. Be you. #IndiaVsSouthAfrica pic.twitter.com/iNuDSJCZwg
— Wriddhiman Saha (@Wriddhipops) October 13, 2019
Saha Takes a Blinder!!
How many of you can recall this catch from Australia’s Tour of India? #IndVsAus #Ashwin #ViratKohli #indiancricketteam @imVkohli @ashwinravi99 pic.twitter.com/UG2wVHcSMR
— Wriddhiman Saha (@Wriddhipops) January 2, 2019
Saha Holds on to a Ripper!!
— Wriddhiman Saha (@Wriddhipops) April 10, 2017
What a Take!!
— Wriddhiman Saha (@Wriddhipops) April 3, 2017
Along with being a terrific wicket-keeper, Saha is a capable batsman too. The veteran has mustered 1209 runs in 35 matches, which also includes three centuries. India's next assignment in whites will go underway when Bangladesh will tour India to play two Tests. Saha will aim to continue his good run and make a mark with both gloves and bat.
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