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BCCI Will Ask Wriddhiman Saha About His Tweet And Whether He Was "Threatened": Treasurer Arun Dhumal

The BCCI will ask out-of-favour senior keeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha about the context of his tweet which alleged that a journalist had threatened him for not agreeing to give an interview. Saha, 37, who has been dropped from Indian team, had taken to Twitter to allege that one "respected" journalist took an aggressive tone after his refusal to grant him an interview. After his tweet, former head coach Ravi Shastri, and former stars like Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh came out in his support and asked him to reveal the name of the journalist.

BCCI will ask Wriddhiman Saha about his tweet and whether he was bullied: Treasurer Arun Dhumal

BCCI will ask out-of-favour senior keeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha about the context of his tweet which alleged that a journalist had threatened him for not agreeing to give an interview. Saha, 37, who has been dropped from the Indian team, had taken to Twitter to allege that one "respected" journalist took an aggressive tone after his refusal to grant him an interview. After his tweet, former head coach Ravi Shastri, and former stars like Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Sigh came out in his support and asked him to reveal the name of the journalist. "Yes, we will ask Wriddhiman about his tweet and what is the real incident that has happened. We need to know if he was threatened and also the background and context of his tweet. I can't say anything more. The secretary (Jay Shah) will certainly speak to Wriddhiman," BCCI Treasurer Arun Dhumal told PTI on Monday.

"Shocking": Ravi Shastri Asks Sourav Ganguly To Step In After Wriddhiman Saha Shares Screenshot Of Messages From Journalist

Wriddhiman Saha has received support from all quarters after he shared a screenshot of messages from a "journalist". Saha had taken to Twitter and shared the contents of the messages after he was dropped from India's Test squad for the two-Test series against Sri Lanka. Virender Sehwag was among the first to come out in support of Saha, and now former India coach Ravi Shastri too has reacted to the controversy. Shastri said it was "shocking a player being threatened by a journo" and asked BCCI president Sourav Ganguly to look into the matter.

BCCI will investigate Saha quote and tweet; wants action to be taken against those found guilty

Wriddhiman Saha and pained at a tweet posted by him sharing a screenshot of a series of 'insulting' WhatsApp messages the cricketer received from a journalist, the BCCI is calling for a "thorough investigation". Well-placed individuals in the know told TOI that "the matter cannot be put to rest until every single detail of what Saha has said in the interview and the tweet he shared is looked into".

Wriddhiman Saha Shares Screenshot Of Messages From A "Journalist", Virender Sehwag Reacts

Wriddhiman Saha on Saturday was dropped from the India squad for the two-Test home series against Sri Lanka that starts from March 4. After being axed from the Test team, Saha, in interviews to different media outlets, claimed that team management headed by head coach Rahul Dravid had told him to think about "retirement" as he won't be considered for selection going forward. He also said that the BCCI president Sourav Ganguly had assured him that he shouldn't worry about his place in the team following his gritty knock against New Zealand in the Kanpur Test. Apart from that, the Indian wicketkeeper-batter on Saturday night also shared a screenshot of messages he received from a journalist.

"Ganguly Mentioned 'As Long As I'm Here...": Wriddhiman Saha's Claim After Being Dropped From Test Team

India wicketkeeper batter Wriddhiman Saha has come out all guns blazing after being dropped from the Indian team for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, starting on March 4. Saha, who has been in and out of the Indian team in recent times with Rishabh Pant cementing his place in the Test playing XI, said that he was told by BCCI president Sourav Ganguly that "as long as I'm here (helming the BCCI), you would be in the team".

"Ganguly Mentioned 'As Long As I'm Here...": Wriddhiman Saha's Latest Claim After Being Dropped From Test Team

India wicketkeeper batter Wriddhiman Saha has come out all guns blazing after being dropped from the Indian team for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, starting on March 4. Saha, who has been in and out of the Indian team in recent times with Rishabh Pant cementing his place in the Test playing XI, said that he was told by BCCI president Sourav Ganguly that "as long as I'm here (helming the BCCI), you would be in the team".

Dravid told me won't be picked henceforth, suggested retirement, says furious Wriddhiman Saha

Wriddhiman Saha, who has been dropped from the Indian Test team, on Saturday revealed that the team management headed by head coach Rahul Dravid had told him to think about "retirement" as he won't be considered for selection henceforth. It was reported by PTI on February 8 that Wriddhiman has pulled out of Ranji Trophy as he has been told that he won't be selected in the Indian team.

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BCCI Will Ask Wriddhiman Saha About His Tweet And Whether He Was "Threatened": Treasurer Arun Dhumal

BCCI will ask Wriddhiman Saha about his tweet and whether he was bullied: Treasurer Arun Dhumal

"Shocking": Ravi Shastri Asks Sourav Ganguly To Step In After Wriddhiman Saha Shares Screenshot Of Messages From Journalist

BCCI will investigate Saha quote and tweet; wants action to be taken against those found guilty

Wriddhiman Saha Shares Screenshot Of Messages From A "Journalist", Virender Sehwag Reacts

"Ganguly Mentioned 'As Long As I'm Here...": Wriddhiman Saha's Claim After Being Dropped From Test Team

"Ganguly Mentioned 'As Long As I'm Here...": Wriddhiman Saha's Latest Claim After Being Dropped From Test Team

Dravid told me won't be picked henceforth, suggested retirement, says furious Wriddhiman Saha