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Manoj Tiwary, the veteran cricketer who recently transitioned into politics, is set to bid farewell to his cricketing career after the Bihar vs Bengal match in the Ranji Trophy 2024 at his home ground, Eden Gardens. Tiwary, currently leading Bengal, announced his retirement amidst a poignant moment on the cricket field.
Guard of honour
Following his final innings, where he scored a commendable 70-ball 30, Tiwary was honored by his Bengal teammates with a touching guard of honour. The domestic cricket legend, visibly moved by the gesture, expressed his gratitude on social media platforms.
Gratitude and reflections
In a heartfelt tweet, Tiwary thanked his family, Team Bengal, head coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla, the support staff, and his colleagues for the memorable send-off. He shared his sentiment that the guard of honour would remain etched in his memory forever, emphasizing the significance of the moment.
“This will be a lifetime memory for me. Thank you my family #TeamBengal for the incredible gesture. I really wanna thank Head Coach @Lshukla6 all the magnificent support staff and my outstanding colleagues. I will never forget this “Guard Of Honour” for sure,” tweeted Tiwary.
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Here is the video:
This will be a lifetime memory for me. Thank you my family #TeamBengal for the incredible gesture. I really wanna thank Head Coach @Lshukla6, all the magnificent support staff and my outstanding colleagues. 🏏
I will never forget this "Guard Of Honour" for sure. ❤️🙌… pic.twitter.com/vvgnUymCnV
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) February 17, 2024
Career highlights
Tiwary, known for his prolific run-scoring abilities in first-class cricket, concluded his career as the third-highest run-getter in Indian domestic first-class cricket, amassing an impressive 10,165 runs. His accomplishments place him behind stalwarts like Cheteshwar Pujara and Wasim Jaffer, and notably ahead of cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar in the domestic arena.
Retirement decision and U-turn
Having initially announced his retirement from all formats of cricket in August 2023, Tiwary surprised many by reversing his decision to aid Bengal in their pursuit of the Ranji Trophy title. His determination to contribute to his team’s success exemplified his commitment and passion for the sport.
International stint
Although Tiwary represented India in shorter formats, including ODIs and T20Is, his international career was marked by sporadic appearances across seven years, spanning a mere 15 matches. Despite his undeniable talent, inconsistency plagued his performances on the international stage, leading to fluctuations in his presence in the national team.
