BCCI Says ‘no’ to Wriddhiman Saha’s Ranji Trophy test

KALYANI: Indian wicketkeeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha, who is recovering from a finger surgery, has been asked to skip Bengal's next Ranji Trophy clash against Delhi to keep himself ready for the upcoming Test series in New Zealand.

The 35-year-old sustained a fracture on the ring finger of his right hand during the historic Day/Night Test Test against Bangladesh in Kolkata in November and consequently underwent a surgery in Mumbai. "Wriddhi will not be available for the Delhi match (at Eden Gardens from Sunday). I think the Board (BCCI) has said no to him," Bengal coach Arun Lal said after they scripted an innings and 303 win over Hyderabad to brighten their qualifying hopes. "It's great to have him but it will not make any difference. In any case we have got a winning side. It's okay it would have been for just one game," Lal said. Agencies

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