Manoj Tiwary represented India in 12 ODIs and 3 T20Is.
Taking to Instagram, Tiwary confirmed his decision as he thanked all the people who played a part in his cricketing journey.
“Goodbye to the game of cricket. This game has given me everything, I mean every single thing which I had never dreamt of,starting from the times when my life were challenged by different forms of difficulties. Will ever be grateful to this game and to the GOD, who has always been in my side throughout,” Manoj Tiwary wrote.
“Taking this opportunity to convey my sincere gratitude to the people who all have played a part in my cricketing journey. Thank you to my all my coaches starting from my childhood till last year who all have played a part in my cricketing achievements. Manabendra Ghosh, my father figure like coach has been the pillar in the cricketing journey. If he had not been there then I would had not reached anywhere in cricketing circle. Thank u Sir and wish u a speedy recovery, as your health is not keeping well,” he added.
Manoj also acknowledged the support he always received from his father, mother and wife.
“Thank you to my Dad and Mom, they both never had put pressure on me to focus on studies rather they encouraged me to continue in cricket. Big thank you to my wife, @roy_susmita7 who has always been on my side from the time she has come in my life. Without her constant support, I would have not made it to the point where I’m today in life,” he further wrote.
In the end, Manoj Tiwary mentioned the contribution of Cricket Association of Bengal while thanking his teammates and the fans.
“And to all my teammates, past and present and also to the cricket association of bengal, and all the members of the associations who all have played a role in my journey. And how can I not mention to the cricketing admirers who all have wished me throughout my ups and downs and made me a cricketing figure in today’s world. A big thank u from the bottom of my heart. That’s it.”
“If I have missed anyone whom I have missed mentioning here then please do accept my apology. In search of purpose of life THANK YOU CRICKET,” he concluded.
Manoj Tiwary, 37, represented India in 12 ODIs and 3 T20Is. He aggregated a total of 287 runs in the 50-over format with one hundred and one half-century.
Tiwary was a domestic legend for Bengal. He amassed 9908 runs in 141 First-Class matches at an average of 48.56 with 29 centuries. He also left a mark in List A cricket, scoring 5581 runs from 169 games at 42.28 with 6 tons.
In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Manoj Tiwary turned up for numerous franchises, including Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) and the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant.