Renowned Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary has bid farewell to all formats of the game. During his illustrious career, Tiwary represented India in 12 ODIs and 3 T20Is between 2008 and 2015. Although he was part of the India squad for the 2012 T20 World Cup, he did not get a chance to play in the tournament.
Having played all his domestic cricket for Bengal, Tiwary completed a 19-year-long career. His last appearance was in the Ranji Trophy final against Saurashtra in 2023, where he emerged as the top scorer for Bengal in the second innings. He also captained the Bengal team in the previous Ranji season.
Taking to his Instagram account to announce his retirement, Tiwary expressed his gratitude to the game of cricket, stating that it had given him everything he could have ever imagined, even during challenging times. He thanked God for being by his side throughout his cricketing journey.
The veteran cricketer also extended his appreciation to all the coaches who played a crucial role in his achievements, specifically acknowledging his father figure-like coach, Manabendra Ghosh, for being the pillar of his cricketing journey. Tiwary wished Ghosh a speedy recovery as he mentioned the coach’s current health condition.
Over the course of 169 List A games, Manoj Tiwary amassed an impressive total of 5,581 runs at an average of 42.28. His contributions to the sport and his dedication to Bengal cricket will be fondly remembered by fans and fellow players alike.