Published 16:49 IST, November 22nd 2019
Ind vs Ban: Saha's stunner helps him join MS Dhoni, Syed Kirmani in 100-dismissals club
Ind vs Ban: India wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha bagged his 100th dismissal in Test cricket and joined MS Dhoni, Syed Kirmani in the elite 100-dismissals club.
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India Test wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha bagged his 100th dismissal in Test cricket and reby joined MS Dhoni and Syed Kirmani in elite 100-dismissals club on Friday against Bangladesh at Eden Gardens.
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Saha took a spectacular catch to dismiss Shadman Islam to reach feat. Bengal lad is considered as one of best wicketkeepers in world. He became fastest to reach milestone as he took only 36 Tests. He became sixth Indian wicketkeeper to achieve feat. Saha’s 100 dismissals consists of 89 catches and 11 stumpings.
Here's a look at Saha's spectacular catch to affect his 100th dismissal
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Dhoni tops list with 294 dismissals and he is followed by Syed Kirmani, Kiran More and Nayan Mongia.
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Saha has been a specialist keeper in India's Test side after Dhoni's retirement. He was called up to national side in February 2010 for first time when he was picked as a reserve wicket-keeper for home series against South Africa.
Impressing with his quick reflexes and acrobatic wicket-keeping skills, Saha has w become a mainstay in Indian Test side as long as he is t injured. Saha has also had his battles with injuries which have t done him any good.
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Earlier in day, after having won toss, Bangladesh decided to bat first. y did t get off to a good start as y lost ir top order quickly. Ishant Sharma drew first blood as he trapped Imrul Kayes in front of stumps and sent him packing for a paltry 4. Yadav bagged two wickets inside three balls to get rid off Mominul Haque and Mohammad Mithun (both of m scored ducks).
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Bangladesh’s most experienced batsman Mushifiqur Rahim came and went within a blink of an eye as he was bowled by Mohammed Shami for a duck as well.
visitors went into lunch at 73 for 6 with Liton Das batting on 24 and Nayeem Hasan new to crease. India will look to wrap up visitors' innings as quickly as possible and get going with ir batting.
15:11 IST, November 22nd 2019