Kolkata, Aug 8: Less than a week after he announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, former India batter Manoj Tiwary on Tuesday said he has decided to reverse his decision and wants to give “one more try” to win the elusive Ranji Trophy title with Bengal.
Two-time champions Bengal have reached the Ranji final twice in the last three seasons, but they are yet to replicate the success of 1989-90.
The Tiwary-led Bengal were overwhelming favourites to win the title at home last season, but Saurashtra defeated them by nine wickets in a repeat of the outcome of the 2019-20 season’s final.
“It was a proud moment for me to captain Bengal to the final last season. I want to give it one more try before leaving,” Tiwary told a media conference at the Eden Gardens.
“I’m coming out of retirement for one last year. Bengal cricket has given me everything. I want to give it a last try, be it as a player or captain.
“Next year, there will not be any more U-turn. I want to give one more year to Bengal cricket,” the 37-year-old said.
Tiwary said his sudden decision to say “goodbye to cricket” by posting a farewell post on Instagram on Thursday had taken everyone by surprise, including his wife. Tiwary is 92 runs shy of reaching the 10,000-runs landmark (9,908 runs) in First-Class cricket, averaging 48.56 with 29 centuries in a glittering 19-year career. He made his debut under Deep Dasgupta in 2004 against Delhi at the Eden Gardens.
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