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‘CSK ke against woh winning shot yaad rahega’ - Fans react as Manoj Tiwary announces retirement from all forms of Cricket

Here is how fans have reacted on social media to the retirement news of Manoj Tiwary from all forms of the cricket

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On 3 August 2023, veteran Team India cricketer, Manoj Tiwary announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. This middle-order batter from Bengal last played for the Men in Blue way back in 2015. While he was in action in the domestic circuit in February 2023. He shared the news with his supporters with a special message on his Instagram account.

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Tiwary wrote: “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. Taking this opportunity to convey my sincere gratitude to the people who all have played a part in my cricketing journey.” 

Manoj Tiwary played for 4 different franchises in IPL

“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. 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,” he further wrote. 

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“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. 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.

Speaking of his career, Manoj Tiwary played 12 ODIs and scored 287 runs, including a century and a fifty. With the ball also he picked up five wickets. In three T20Is, he scored just 15 runs. He is currently the Minister of State for Youth Services and Sports of West Bengal. In IPL, he played for several franchises like Delhi, Kolkata, Pune, and Punjab-based franchises. Tiwary scored 1686 runs in 96 IPL matches, including seven fifties.    

Here is how fans have reacted: 

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