Former India wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha received a guard of honour from his Bengal teammates on the second day of their Ranji Trophy match against Punjab at Eden Gardens on Friday.

Saha had announced his decision to retire from all forms of cricket in the middle of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season.

“After a cherished journey in cricket, this season will be my last. I’m honoured to represent Bengal one final time, playing only in the Ranji Trophy before I retire. Let’s make this season one to remember!” Saha had posted on social media platform ‘X’.

With Bengal’s chances of advancing to the knockouts being very dim, the ongoing match against Punjab is set to be his last.

In the first innings, Saha failed to open his account with the bat as he was dismissed for a seven-ball duck by Gurnoor Brar.

In 141 First-Class appearances, Saha has scored 7,169 runs at an average of 48.68, including 14 centuries and 44 fifties. The 40-year-old last played for India in December 2021 in a Test match against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium.

In 40 Tests, Saha amassed 1,353 runs at an average of 29.41. He also played nine One-Day Internationals for India.