'He’s one of India’s best wicketkeepers' - Anil Kumble feels let down by Wriddhiman Saha's omission from WTC squad

Team India reacted swiftly to KL Rahul's unfortunate leg injury by naming Ishan Kishan as his replacement for India's World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval in June later this year. However, former Indian captain Anil Kumble feels that veteran wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha should have been part of the summit clash.

Gujarat Titans wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha is enjoying a profitable season for the defending champions in the ongoing IPL 2023. Even though he was part of the Test side after MS Dhoni departed from the scene in the longest format of the game, Saha has not been able to find his way back into the team despite Rishabh Pant's absence.

Former Indian skipper and coach Anil Kumble feels that he has been consistent for the reigning champions from both behind and in front of the stumps and needs to be in and around the Test side since he is one of the best wicketkeepers in the country.

“Look at Wriddhiman Saha behind the stumps, he’s been outstanding through this season, not just behind the stumps even in front of the stumps for Gujarat Titans. He’s been very consistent, he goes unnoticed behind the stumps but he’s one of India’s best wicketkeepers," said Kumble on JioCinema’s Insider’s Feed show.

I have a feeling that the selectors missed a trick for the World Test Championship: Kumble

Kumble further emphasised his statement saying that the 38-year-old should have been selected for the WTC side ahead of Ishan Kishan. He even stated that Saha should have been in the squad in the first place instead of KS Bharat, who has been keeping for the team in the absence of Rishabh Pant.

“I have a feeling that the selectors missed a trick for the World Test Championship (final), he’s someone who should be a part of that squad. I know KS Bharat is in the team, he’s done well whenever he’s got the opportunity but Wriddhi Saha is outstanding behind the stumps and he’s done exceptionally well whenever the opportunity has come his way even in front of the stumps with his batting," added Kumble.