Manoj Tiwary: West Bengal Sports Minister reverses retirement decision, will play domestic cricket

In a surprising turn of events, Manoj Tiwary has decided to reverse his retirement from cricket, driven by his commitment to bolstering Bengal cricket. Tiwary's change of heart comes after discussions with Snehasish Ganguly, the president of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB).

Manoj Tiwary, a prominent figure not only in cricket but also as West Bengal's Sports Minister, had announced his retirement just last Thursday. However, his retirement has been short-lived as he is now gearing up to make a comeback to the cricket field.

Sources reveal that Snehasish Ganguly appealed to Tiwary to reconsider his retirement and continue playing. Tiwary's leadership was instrumental in guiding Bengal to the runners-up position in the Ranji Trophy last year. His absence from the team would create a significant void in the middle order, considering his status as one of the team's most seasoned cricketers.

Last Thursday, Manoj Tiwary took to social media to post a retirement message, expressing gratitude to his coaches, fellow players, and well-wishers. Following his unexpected retirement announcement, speculations were rife about the decision. Now, it has been confirmed that Tiwary is ready to return to the cricket arena.

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Manoj Tiwary boasts an impressive record, having participated in 141 first-class matches. Remarkably, he is just 92 runs away from reaching the milestone of 10,000 runs, accompanied by an impressive tally of 29 centuries and 45 half-centuries.

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