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IPL 2023 - "There Is No Connection" - Wriddhiman Saha Contradicts Hardik Pandya On Yash Dayal's Weight Loss Update

Ajinkya Rahane's India comeback could be an inspiration for cricketers with rich experience but one such player, Wriddhiman Saha, on Friday said he's only focused on the immediate task at hand, which is doing well for his IPL franchise Gujarat Titans . Saha, who opens the batting for GT, is an integral member of the side. "He (Rahane) might have been reconsidered because he has done well. But I'm only focused on doing well for GT as of now," Saha told reporters, when asked if he's also eyeing an India comeback after Rahane was picked for the WTC Final. The 38-year-old, who last played for India in red-ball cricket in December 2021, was asked to "move on" and later fell out with then BCCI president Sourav Ganguly after his public outburst in the media.

IPL 2023: "Is DRS Timer A Joke?" - Twitter Blasts Umpire After Wriddhiman Saha's Late Review

Gujarat Titans defeated Mumbai Indians comprehensively in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 encounter in Ahmedabad on Tuesday but the match was not without its fair share of controversies. During the third over of the match, Wriddhiman Saha gloved the ball to Ishan Kishan off the bowling of Arjun Tendulkar and the umpire wasted little time in raising his finger. Saha was not convinced and after a long discussion with Shubman Gill, he signaled for the review. However, the DRS timer was completed but the umpire decided to go with the batsman's request and asked for the review.

Watch: Wriddhiman Saha Forces Reluctant Hardik Pandya To Take DRS. Here's What Happened Next

Gujarat Titans wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha forced captain Hardik Pandya into taking a Decesion Review System (DRS) call during the IPL 2023 game against Punjab Kings on Friday. Saha's insistence at taking the review helped the side dismiss PBKS' star batter Jitesh Sharma. The incident happened on the third ball of the 13th over when Jitesh got a faint edge of Mohit Sharma's delivery, and Saha took an easy catch. While the umpire and the bowler remain unmoved, Saha kept insisting for the review.

If Shubman Gill Is At Other End, Batting Becomes Easy: Wriddhiman Saha Praises India Batter

Senior Gujarat Titans player Wriddhiman Saha has forged a successful opening partnership with Shubman Gill and he attributes that to young India international's current form which makes it easier for batters at the other end. Gill has had phenomenal last three months in international cricket and has also improved leaps and bounds in his T20 game. "Shubman is in the form of his life. It is so easy batting with him. We know that if Gujarat Titans have to do well, myself, Shubman and Sai (Sudharsan) at No 3 have to bat well. Then it becomes easier for the team," Saha told reporters during a virtual interaction.

Watch: Wriddhiman Saha Stunned As David Warner Survives Despite Ball Hitting Stumps During DC vs GT IPL 2023 Game

Strange things often happen in cricket, just as in life. One such thing happened in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 game between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Tuesday. Batting first, hosts Delhi Capitals notched a fighting 162/8 in 20 overs with their skipper David Warner (37) top-scoring. However, Warner got lucky once on the first legal ball of the match itself after GT had opted to bowl. A delivery from Shami brushed Warner's off-stump, but the bails did not light up or move as the Australian got a reprieve. GT wicketkeeper Wriddhiman was left stunned.

Gujarat Titans In IPL 2023: Preview, Strongest XI, Schedule - All You Need To Know

Gujarat Titans had the perfect start to life in the Indian Premier League as the Hardik Pandya-led side clinched the title in their debut season. It was a story of gritty batting performances and superb bowling discipline as the debutants defeated Rajasthan Royals in the final. Pandya led the team by example with his all-round performances and they will look to continue their run when they take on Chennai Super Kings in the first match of the new season. This season, the focus will once again be on Pandya and the young superstar Shubman Gill who has impressed everyone with his performances in all formats.

Cricket Association Of Bengal Grants NOC To Wriddhiman Saha

Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha on Saturday was granted the NOC (No Objection Certificate) by Cricket Association of Bengal, ending his 15-year association, which ended under acrimonious circumstances. Saha, a veteran of 40 Tests, who will turn 38 in October, was categorically told by Indian team management that they don't want an aged second wicketkeeper. Since then Saha had been critical of BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and also at the beginning didn't have charitable things to say about head coach Dravid.

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IPL 2023 - "There Is No Connection" - Wriddhiman Saha Contradicts Hardik Pandya On Yash Dayal's Weight Loss Update

IPL 2023: "Is DRS Timer A Joke?" - Twitter Blasts Umpire After Wriddhiman Saha's Late Review

Watch: Wriddhiman Saha Forces Reluctant Hardik Pandya To Take DRS. Here's What Happened Next

If Shubman Gill Is At Other End, Batting Becomes Easy: Wriddhiman Saha Praises India Batter

Watch: Wriddhiman Saha Stunned As David Warner Survives Despite Ball Hitting Stumps During DC vs GT IPL 2023 Game

Gujarat Titans In IPL 2023: Preview, Strongest XI, Schedule - All You Need To Know

Cricket Association Of Bengal Grants NOC To Wriddhiman Saha