Wriddhiman Saha Vs Journalist: BCCI to ask Saha to reveal journalist’s name – Wriddhiman Saha has dominated headlines following his exclusion from the Test squad for the upcoming India vs Sri Lanka series. The veteran wicketkeeper was dropped from the squad with coach Rahul Dravid opting for a younger backup option in the longest format of the game. Saha then shared screenshots of a conversation with a journalist who threatened the 37-year-old, which saw him receive an outpouring support from former cricketers. Follow Insidesport.in for all IND vs SL live updates.
Wriddhiman Saha Vs Journalist: Unhappy BCCI ‘asks Saha for name’ after Ravi Shastri, Harbhajan calls for action against journo who threatened Wriddhiman
Indian wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha shared screenshots of an unsavoury and disrespectful exchange with a ‘respected journalist’ on social media in the wake of his sacking from the Indian squad for the series against Sri Lanka.
Now, it is believed that the BCCI are all set to intervene and aid Saha’s cause. As per the Indian Express, the BCCI will ask the cricketer to reveal the unnamed person’s identity before deciding on its course of action.
Wriddhiman Saha Vs Journalist: Unhappy BCCI ‘asks Saha for name’ after Ravi Shastri, Harbhajan calls for action against journo who threatened Wriddhiman
The post created a furore and grabbed the eyeballs of many former cricketers, with the likes of Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, former head coach Ravi Shastri and ICA member and ex-Indian star Pragyan Ojha.
Wridhi you just name the person so that the cricket community knows who operates like this. Else even the good ones will be put under suspicion.. What kind of journalism is this ? @BCCI @Wriddhipops @JayShah @SGanguly99 @ThakurArunS players should be protected https://t.co/sIkqtIHsvt
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) February 20, 2022
Shocking a player being threatened by a journo. Blatant position abuse. Something that’s happening too frequently with #TeamIndia. Time for the BCCI PREZ to dive in. Find out who the person is in the interest of every cricketer. This is serious coming from ultimate team man WS https://t.co/gaRyfYVCrs
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) February 20, 2022
Please name him wriddhi! I promise you as a representative of players, I will make sure our cricket community boycotts this so called journalist!! https://t.co/XmorYAyGvW
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) February 20, 2022
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Wriddhiman Saha Vs Journalist: Unhappy BCCI ‘asks Saha for name’ after Ravi Shastri, Harbhajan calls for action against journo who threatened Wriddhiman
Meanwhile, Saha also claimed that head coach Rahul Dravid had asked him to retire with the team management insistent on grooming a younger backup to Rishabh Pant. While there was a great furore on the decision, Dravid explained the same after the IND vs WI 3rd T20 on Sunday.
“We have only 3 Tests this year and with Rishabh Pant having established himself, we were looking to groom a younger wicketkeeper. This doesn’t change my feelings or respect for Wriddhi or his contribution,” Rahul Dravid said at the virtual press conference after India’s 3-0 victory against West Indies.
“The easiest thing for me is to not have these conversations but that’s not who I am. I hope at some stage they will respect the fact that I was at least able to front up and have these conversations with them. Even now, before every XI is picked either me or Rohit will speak to those not playing. It’s natural for players at times to get upset. I just felt my team deserved clarity and honest and that’s all I was trying to convey,” he added.
Wriddhiman Saha Vs Journalist: Unhappy BCCI ‘asks Saha for name’ after Ravi Shastri, Harbhajan calls for action against journo who threatened Wriddhiman
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