Habib Gandhi replacing Wriddhiman Saha in Bengal squad for Ranji Trophy Quarter Final

Keeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha will not participate in the knockout phase of the Ranji Trophy as CAB confirmed on Friday. Meanwhile, Shakir Habib Gandhi will replace Saha and fly away to Bangalore with team Bengal.

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Habib Gandhi was the second choice keeper in the group phase of the Bengal Ranji side. Now, as Wriddhi isn't available Habib will be the first choice keeper for the side.

"CAB wanted that Wriddhiman must play with Bengal. We wanted him in the upcoming tough fight in Ranji knockouts. I requested him to re-think about his decision, but Wriddhiman confirmed us that he will not participate further."

CAB precident Avishek Dalmiya said on Thursday

Meanwhile, Bengal coach Arun Lal himself called Wriddhiman. He told Wriddhi to play. He said to go down to the field and answer. But Saha did not keep his word. On Friday, Arun Lal told Anandabazar Online, "I can't accept Wriddhi's decision. I respect his decision, but I can't accept it. "

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Wriddhi had an affair with a Bengali cricket official. That boss questioned Saha's responsibility. Wriddhi who played for Bengal from under-16, could not take that insult. He did not agree to play in Ranji's group stage for personal reasons, even though he was knocked out by Bangla. It is learned that he has also left the WhatsApp group of the Bengal cricket team. In such a situation, he was uncertain about playing for Bengal. That is what he said on Thursday to CAB.

The Bengal team will leave for Bangalore on Friday. However, the knockout stage of the Ranji Trophy starts on June 7. Before that, Bengal will play two practice matches in Bangalore. Bengal's quarter-final match is against Jharkhand.