Wriddhiman Saha said that he politely declined the offer from the Shah Rukh Khan-owned IPL franchise because he is not yet ready to take over a full-fledged coaching role.
The veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha was regarded as the best wicketkeeper in India for a very long time. His work behind the stumps was exceptional and he was second to none.
Saha last played for India in December 2021 and was subsequently dropped from the team as then-head coach Rahul Dravid had told him that they were looking to groom a young keeper.
Wriddhiman Saha will take the field for the final time in professional cricket during the Bengal vs Punjab Ranji Trophy match, starting on Thursday, January 30.
IPL 2025: I turned down an offer to be assistant coach at Kolkata Knight Riders - Wriddhiman Saha
“Throughout my career, I have believed that if someone wants to take up an assignment, they need to be absolutely ready — both in terms of preparation and mentality — only then can they succeed in that role.
I have believed that it is performance that defines a player, not PR - Wriddhiman Saha
The veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Saha has always remained low-profile despite being one of the finest behind the stumps, and he believes that 'performance defines a player and not PR.'
“Throughout my career, I have believed that it is performance that defines a player, not PR. At times, I feel that if I had prioritized myself over the team, my statistics might have looked better. But for me, the team always came first. I could have played fewer matches, but self-promotion was never my thing, and I’m glad I never had to change who I was."
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