KOLKATA: Manoj Tiwary, Wriddhiman Saha and Anushtup Majumder are back to play together --- this time in Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) organised club matches. The stalwarts of Bengal cricket on Saturday signed for Kalighat Club for the upcoming season again.
All the three had played for Kalighat earlier too, but will be sharing the same club jersey once again at the fag end of their careers. “It’s nice to be back in a club which has so much heritage and rich sporting culture,” Tiwary, who retired from first-class cricket last season, said.
For Saha it’s back home once again. “I represented Kalighat before I left Bengal to play for Tripura. Now after two seasons, it’s time to play for the club which is close to my heart,” he stated.
Majumder, who played for Kalighat for seven seasons before, felt they have a bigger role to play this time.
“Apart from playing, we three will try to groom youngsters this time. Winning trophies is always top priority, but at the same time it will be wonderful if we can bring up some players who can contribute for Bengal in the years to come,” he stated.
However, the trio are not expected to play all the club matches but will chip in for crucial games.
Looking ahead to the upcoming domestic season, Majumder, who has emerged as Bengal’s crisis man over the years, is hopeful of a good show.
“It’s great to get Saha back. (Mohammed) Shami will also play some matches for Bengal and last season we missed Abhimanyu Easwaran in some matches. As all three are available for Bengal this time, we can always hope for a good result this season,” Majumder added.
