Manoj Tiwary, the recently retired cricketer with an illustrious career representing Bengal and making appearances in 12 ODIs and three T20Is for the Indian cricket team, has raised questions about his exclusion from Test cricket. Despite notable performances in domestic cricket, including a century against West Indies in 2011, Tiwary never received a Test cap.
Expressing his regret and shattered confidence, Tiwary, who retired after a significant cricketing journey, revealed that he would like to ask former captain MS Dhoni about the reasons behind his continuous omission from the Test squad. He emphasized his impressive first-class record, citing instances like scoring 130 against Australia and 93 against England in friendly games.
While refraining from directly naming the person responsible for denting his confidence, Tiwary acknowledged that team management plays a crucial role in decision-making regarding player exclusions. The cricketer, who shared the field with Dhoni in the Indian Premier League (IPL), pointed out the tour of Australia, where he scored a century, questioning the logic behind his exclusion when other key players were also struggling to make significant contributions with the bat.
Tiwary’s candid remarks have sparked discussions within the cricketing community, prompting fans and experts to reflect on the challenges faced by players who feel overlooked despite their consistent performances in domestic cricket.
