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BCCI forms internal panel to probe Saha’s allegations against a journalist

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has constituted a three-member committee to investigate wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha being allegedly intimidated by a journalist.

3-member committee to investigate threats & intimidation from senior journalist to Wriddhiman Saha

3-member committee to investigate threats & intimidation from senior journalist to Wriddhiman Saha

NEW DELHI: The BCCI has formed a three-member committee to probe the alleged threat by a senior journalist to Wriddhiman Saha for not agreeing to give an interview.

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Opinion: The BCCI should have an honest conversation with Wriddhiman Saha soon

Opinion: The BCCI should have an honest conversation with Wriddhiman Saha soon

By now everyone who follows regular cricket news knows about the Wriddhiman Saha episode. In fact many who don't are also aware of it, thanks to the many headlines that have been dedicated to this and of course with it trending on social media.

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BCCI may ask Wriddhiman Saha to explain breach of Central Contract clause with comments on Ganguly, Dravid, Chetan

NEW DELHI: The BCCI, in all likelihood, will ask veteran wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha about his recent outburst after being dropped from the Indian team as it is in violation of protocols to be followed by a centrally contracted cricketer.

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Wriddhiman Saha says he won't reveal identity of journalist who threatened him

In a series of tweets on Tuesday, the Indian wicketkeeper said he will keep the journalist’s name with himself on grounds of ‘humanity’

Journalist ‘threatens’ Wriddhiman Saha: Is Saha a small pawn in a ‘big BCCI fight’?

Indian cricket has come a long way – literally. From a time when journalists had a fair amount of respect for cricketers and vice versa, we’re now seeing both parties either afraid of or being disrespectful of each other.

BCCI mulls hiring agency to probe players' complaints

NEW DELHI: With Wriddhiman Saha gaining support from the cricket fraternity after putting out a WhatsApp chat showing an unnamed journalist using strong-arm tactics to get an interview, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) is thinking of hiring an agency to deal with such cases in its ecosystem.

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Wriddhiman Saha deserved honesty and clarity about his position: Rahul Dravid

Wriddhiman Saha deserved honesty and clarity about his position: Rahul Dravid

Dravid says he is 'not hurt' after Saha reveals India coach asked him to consider retirement

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Snehashish Ganguly slams Wriddhiman Saha for making private chat with Sourav public

Snehashish Ganguly slams Wriddhiman Saha for making private chat with Sourav public

NEW DELHI: After being dropped from India's Test squad, wicketkeeper batter Wriddhiman Saha had lashed out at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly.

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BCCI will ask Wriddhiman Saha about his tweet and whether he was bullied: Treasurer Arun Dhumal

BCCI will ask Wriddhiman Saha about his tweet and whether he was bullied: Treasurer Arun Dhumal

MUMBAI: The BCCI will ask out-of-favour senior keeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha about the context of his tweet which alleged that a journalist had threatened him for not agreeing to give an interview.

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‘Name the person’: Cricketers back Wriddhiman Saha over WhatsApp ‘threat’

‘Name the person’: Cricketers back Wriddhiman Saha over WhatsApp ‘threat’

WhatsApp messages sent by an unidentified “journalist” to Wriddhiman Saha, an Indian wicketkeeper not picked for the Test series against Sri Lanka, have triggered a controversy.

BCCI will investigate Wriddhiman Saha quote and tweet; wants action to be taken against those found guilty

BCCI will investigate Wriddhiman Saha quote and tweet; wants action to be taken against those found guilty

MUMBAI: Fraught with embarrassment over interviews given by senior India wicket-keeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha and pained at a tweet posted by him sharing a screenshot of a series of 'insulting' WhatsApp messages the cricketer received from a journalist, the BCCI is calling for a "thorough investigation".

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Not hurt by Wriddhiman Saha's comments but he deserved honesty and clarity about his position: Rahul Dravid

Not hurt by Wriddhiman Saha's comments but he deserved honesty and clarity about his position: Rahul Dravid

KOLKATA: India's head coach Rahul Dravid is not at all "hurt" that veteran keeper Wriddhiman Saha has revealed a very classified conversation that he had on his future but at the same time wanted to give the Bengal stumper clarity about his position in the team.

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Saha saga: Dravid clarifies

Saha saga: Dravid clarifies

Says he has deep respect for the wicketkeeper-batter

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Dravid told me I won't be picked henceforth, suggested retirement, reveals Wriddhiman Saha

The Indian wicketkeeper who was dropped from the Test squad, also hit out at BCCI president Sourav Ganguly whom he claimed had assured him that he shouldn't worry about his place in the team

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Dravid told me won't be picked henceforth, suggested retirement, says furious Wriddhiman Saha

KOLKATA: Veteran wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha, who has been dropped from the Indian Test team, on Saturday revealed that the team management headed by head coach Rahul Dravid had told him to think about "retirement" as he won't be considered for selection henceforth.

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India vs Sri Lanka: Disappointed Wriddhiman Saha not ready to quit

KOLKATA: A disappointed wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha vented out his frustration after being dropped from the India squad for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. Although the words about his exit were doing the rounds for quite some time now, the Bengal player had kept mum so far.

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India vs Sri Lanka: Disappointed Wriddhiman Saha not to quit

KOLKATA: A disappointed wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha vented out his frustration after being dropped from the India squad for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. Although the words about his exit were doing the rounds for quite some time now, the Bengal player had kept mum so far.

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Rohit Sharma is new Test captain; selectors start transition with exclusion of Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Ishant Sharma, Wriddhiman Saha

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma was on Saturday appointed the new Test captain of the Indian team as selectors initiated the transition phase by dropping struggling veterans Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara, Wriddhiman Saha and Ishant Sharma for the Sri Lanka series.

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Test career uncertain, Ishant Sharma ‘unreachable’ for Ranji

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket seems to be close to hitting the transition button. TOI understands that the team management is planning to move on from Ishant Sharma, Wriddhiman Saha, Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara.

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Test career uncertain, Ishant Sharma opts out of Ranji Trophy

With transition looming, team management wants to look beyond veterans

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Wriddhiman Saha opts out of Bengal's Ranji campaign after being told he won't be required for Test matches

NEW DELHI: In a major development, senior wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha has opted out of Bengal's Ranji Trophy campaign after being categorically told that he will not be picked for India's two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, starting in Mohali on March 4.

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