IPL 2025: Wriddhiman Saha reveals the reason for rejecting KKR training role

Former India Wick bitter Reporter He has recently revealed that he rejected the lucrative training offer for the Indian Premier League 2025 of the champions defending Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Wriddhiman Saha opens up to reject KKR coaching opportunity

Speaking to Sportstar, Saha emphasized that he wants to take his time before committing to these responsibilities. The 40 -year -old young man explained that as he likes tutoring young cricketers, he believes that anyone who plays a role as coach should be mentally prepared and technically prepared.

“Throughout my career, I believed that if anyone wants to take on a task, it must be absolutely ready, both in terms of preparation and mentality, only then can success in this role.” Saha said.

Although Saha had expressed interest in training after retirement, he currently prioritizes time with his family. He admitted that he received an offer from KKR to be a assistant coach, but declined when he felt that the calendar was not right.

“I am not ready yet for this type of coach position, that is why I rejected the bid of the Kolkata Knight Riders. I’m sure it would have been a great opportunity but needed more time before engaging in a role Full coach. “ Saha added.

KKR, which is currently run by main coach Chandrakant Panditstill does not have to announce the substitutions of Gambhir Gautam (Mentor), Abhishek Nayar (assistant coach) and Ryan Deu Doeschatte (field coach), who have taken roles with the Indian men’s cricket team.

Saha’s final match to Eden Gardens before retirement

Saha, who had announced his withdrawal of all Cricket forms in November 2024, will play his final match for Bengal at her Ranji Trophy clash against Dung to Eden Gardens. Despite his presence, Bengal has already been eliminated from the quarter -final race after a 283 -year defeat against HaryanaWho beat the elite group C.

Saha made his international debut in 2010 against South -Africa in Nagpur, to represent India in 40 test games, where he scored 1,353 runs to an average of 29, at the same time affecting 92 catches and 12 assigned. Although he was widely regarded as one of the best wick of the world cricket, injuries and the appearance of Rishabh pant As the Indian first choice test goalkeeper limited his opportunities.

Saha’s IPL’s success and contribution to Gujarat Titanos title

Saha also played a crucial role Gujarat Titans’ (GT) IPL 2022 title winning campaign. Opening the team’s battle, he scored 317 runs in 11 games, providing solid beginnings at the top of the order. His ability to absorb pressure and accelerate when needed, he turned it into a valuable asset for Gujarat in his debut season. Although Saha’s international career did not reach the heights that many expected, his contributions to the Indian Cricket, both at national and IPL levels, are very respected. As he says goodbye to the professional cricket, his next chapter remains open, with a possible role of coaching in the future once he feels willing to assume these responsibilities.