Manoj Tiwary reverses his retirement decision to play for Bengal

India and Bengal batter Manoj Tiwary withdrew his decision to retire from all forms of cricket on Tuesday. He announced his retirement on Thursday last week. "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," Manoj said in a press conference held at the Media Center of the Eden Gardens on Tuesday.

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Tiwary last played for India in 2015 against Zimbabwe for an ODI series, scoring 34 runs in three ODIs. Before that, Tiwary got an opportunity in the India squad during the 2011–12 season. He made his highest score of 104 not out against West Indies in Chennai before being dropped soon after. Manoj played 12 ODIs and three T20Is between 2008 and 2015. He was part of the India squad for the 2012 T20 World Cup, but didn't get a game.

"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," He said while announcing his withdrawl. 

Tiwary has scored over 9,000 runs at an average of 48-plus, with 29 hundreds and 45 fifties. His highest score of is an unbeaten 303. Bengal finished as the Ranji Trophy runner-up last season under Tiwary's captaincy. Manoj Tiwary also played for Kolkata Knight Riders, Rising Pune Supergiant, Delhi Capitals (then Delhi Daredevils) and Punjab Kings in the IPL (Indian Premier League). He is currently West Bengal's Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports.