Manoj Tiwary reverses retirement determination, to play for Bengal for yet one more season

India and Bengal batter Manoj Tiwary withdrew his determination to retire from all types of cricket on Tuesday after saying his retirement on Thursday final week.

In a press convention held on the Media Center of the Eden Gardens on Tuesday, Manoj mentioned, “The decision taken by me was a sudden one. I was selfish in taking this decision as this might have hurt my family, teammates and fans.

“My wife also scolded me after I posted the announcement on social media. After that, I spoke to Snehashish (da), and he convinced me to play for Bengal for one more season. The love and respect I got from CAB is unforgettable, and you must remember that what CAB does for its players is unparalleled. I would like to apologise to fans and my well-wishers, and I hope to give my best next season and bring glory to Bengal.” 

Tiwary final performed for India in 2015, when a second-string aspect toured Zimbabwe for an ODI collection, scoring 34 runs in three ODIs.

Before that, Tiwary was given a brief run within the India squad through the 2011–12 season, when he made his highest rating of 104 not out in opposition to West Indies in Chennai earlier than being dropped quickly after. He performed 12 ODIs and three T20Is – between 2008 and 2015 – and was a part of the India squad for the 2012 T20 World Cup, however didn’t get a recreation.

Tiwary, nonetheless, continued to have a flourishing First-Class profession with the Bengal aspect. He has scored over 9,000 runs at a mean of 48-plus, with 29 a whole lot and 45 fifties and a highest rating of an unbeaten 303. Bengal completed because the Ranji Trophy runner-up final season underneath Tiwary’s captaincy.

Tiwary additionally performed for Kolkata Knight Riders, Rising Pune Supergiant, Delhi Capitals (then Delhi Daredevils) and Punjab Kings within the IPL (Indian Premier League).

Tiwary is at present West Bengal’s Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports.