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  • Manoj Tiwary comes out retirement in per week’s time, says he desires to present ‘one more try’ to win Ranji Trophy

    Kolkata: Less than per week after he introduced his retirement from all types of cricket, former India batter Manoj Tiwary on Tuesday mentioned he has determined to reverse his choice and needs to present “one more try” to win the elusive Ranji Trophy title with Bengal.

    Two-time champions Bengal have reached the Ranji last twice within the final three seasons, however they’re but to copy the success of 1989-90.

    The Tiwary-led Bengal had been overwhelming favourites to win the title at dwelling final season, however Saurashtra defeated them by 9 wickets in a repeat of the result of the 2019-20 season’s last.

    “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 informed a media convention on the Eden Gardens.

    “I’m popping out of retirement for one final yr. Bengal cricket has given me every little thing. I wish to give it a final attempt, be it as a participant 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 mentioned.

    Tiwary mentioned his sudden choice to say “goodbye to cricket” by posting a farewell publish on Instagram on Thursday had taken everybody abruptly, together with his spouse.

    Tiwary is 92 runs shy of reaching the ten,000-runs landmark (9,908 runs) in First-Class cricket, averaging 48.56 with 29 centuries in a glittering 19-year profession. He made his debut beneath Deep Dasgupta in 2004 in opposition to Delhi on the Eden Gardens.

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    Tiwary mentioned he was “selfish” in taking the choice and realised it after being satisfied by his spouse and CAB president Snehasish Ganguly.

    “I’m an emotional human being and it was an impromptu choice to name it a day that morning (August 3). I had a clean part within the morning.

    “But at the same time, when I got a realisation and after Dada (Snehasish Ganguly) and my wife spoke to me. Raj-da ke trophy tule dite chai next season (I want to win the Ranji Trophy and hand it over to Snehasish da next season.”

    “I was flooded by messages and everyone got disheartened at the decision. I was little selfish in making that decision, so my apologies. It was fully a personally decision. Then I realised how could it be an individual decision.” “After hearing all this, I also thought let’s try. We have a strong team, coach and support staff. This is our best hope,” he added.

    Tiwray can be an energetic politician, serving as a minister of state (sports activities and youth affairs) in West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s state cabinet.

    He first gave up captaincy in 2018 however performed for Bengal regardless of battling with accidents. He made a foray into politics and received from Shibpur constituency in 2021 Assembly polls.

    Tiwary then returned to steer Bengal final season after common skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran was unavailable, busy with nationwide commitments.

    Bengal captain but to be determined

    Tiwary could have efficiently led Bengal final season however it’s not clear whether or not he would retain the captaincy within the upcoming season.

    “This is not the right platform to discuss all this,” CAB president Snehasish Ganguly mentioned.

    “It’s not an important agenda, we just started the season. We will have some exposure matches and selectors will decide. It’s their job,” he added.

    On what he informed Tiwary to persuade him, he mentioned: “I couldn’t put pressure on him. I just told him this was not a proper way to retire. A player after serving for 19 years, should retire from the ground — that’s his platform.”

  • Batting for Bengal: Ranji workforce star by day, minister and TMC MLA at evening

    FROM RESCUING the Bengal Ranji workforce by hitting a century through the day, to wading by way of recordsdata of official paperwork, as West Bengal’s Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports and Trinamool Congress MLA from Shibpur, within the night — it’s all in a day’s work for Manoj Tiwary.

    Multi-tasking to strike a stability between his two roles, as a sitting minister and cricketer, is an enormous ask. When his team-mates hit the ice baths and put their ft as much as re-energise within the evenings, Tiwary (36) says he dives proper into official work.

    “There is a lot of constituency work — someone may need a letter for an Aadhaar card, some small issues here and there. At the same time, we need to ensure that our government schemes reach the people,” says Tiwary, including, “I have got used to it now”.

    “There are many files and documents which need to be signed. So my day is long. As I am playing and cannot go to my constituency office, I have asked them to courier the files here. I sign the files and send them back, so that my work doesn’t get hampered. I then call my office and check the status of pending work. I have people who give me daily feedback on things which need to be done,” he says.

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    His first constituency, cricket, too positioned a heavy demand on him within the Ranji Trophy semi-final in opposition to Madhya Pradesh at Bengaluru on Thursday. MP had been bundled out for 341 runs on the second day and Bengal reached 273 runs, primarily on account of Tiwary’s 103.

    When his team-mates hit the ice baths and put their ft as much as re-energise within the evenings, Tiwary (36) says he dives proper into official work. (Express Photo)

    Bengal had been wobbling at 11 for 3 in underneath 4 overs when Tiwary walked in. Soon, they had been 54 for five however Tiwary, within the firm of centurion Shahbaz Ahmed, lifted Bengal in direction of respectability. “I have been in such situations before. It’s just about keeping your head down and playing session by session. I told Shahbaz that we need to try and stay there as much as possible, runs will come later,” says Tiwary.

    An aggressive right-handed batsman who represented India in 12 one-day internationals and three T20s, Tiwary is absolutely conscious that his Team India dream is over, and his non-selection within the final IPL public sale has additionally introduced down the curtains on his participation in that match.

    The query, then, is why does he nonetheless play skilled cricket?

    “It’s my dream that Bengal wins the Ranji Trophy one day. I wanted it to happen when I was captain, but sadly that wasn’t so. Now, there is a desire to be part of the winning Ranji Trophy team at least once in my lifetime. It’s the only reason which has kept me motivated,” he says.

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    After he hit a century on Thursday, Tiwary took out a notice from his pocket and flashed it in direction of the Bengal dressing room. He had scribbled a “thank you” notice to his household for supporting him.

    “It’s not been easy. Earlier, I used to just play cricket and was on the road. Now, I don’t get any time at all. There are days when I reach home at 1 in the night and leave early next morning for the party’s programme. My wife has been a pillar of support behind me,” he says.

    Just after he joined the Trinamool Congress forward of the Assembly elections final 12 months, Tiwary had instructed The Indian Express that it was a cellphone name from get together chief Mamata Banerjee that made him be part of the ballot fray. “Manoj Tiwary will continue to call a spade a spade. When everybody is deserting Didi — those who were in the party for so long are now running away — I didn’t want to take it lying down. This is in my blood. I will stand by a person who gives her everything for Bengal. I always wanted to work for people and contribute to society in this difficult situation,” he had mentioned.

  • Needed to show to myself: Sports Minister Manoj Tiwary expenses on as Bengal attain Ranji Trophy semi-final

    Bengal stormed to the semi-final of the Ranji Trophy defeating Karnataka by a primary innings lead. Bengal sports activities minister Manoj Tiwary scored a powerful century within the second innings.

    Manoj Tiwary in motion for Bengal. (Courtesy: PTI)

    HIGHLIGHTSBengal scored a mammoth 773 runs within the first inningsManoj Tiwary confirmed his class towards spinThe veteran Bengal participant has performed in three Ranji finals

    Bengal sports activities minister Manoj Tiwary made a stellar impression for his state within the Ranji Trophy quarter-final towards Jharkhand. Playing on the Just Cricket Academy in Bangalore, Tiwary scored a half century within the first innings after which turned up with 100 when the ball began spinning within the second innings.

    Bengal, who scored a mammoth 773 runs within the first innings owing to seven half-centuries and two a whole lot, made it to the semi-final primarily based on the first-innings lead.

    Speaking after the sport, Tiwary mentioned that the one remorse in his Bengal profession is the dearth of a Ranji Trophy, which he hopes to fix this tie round.

    “I always given 100 percent for my Bengal. The only thing I regret is not winning Ranji Trophy for my team as I had played three finals for Bengal. This time I have motivated myself with the same hunger and made necessary adjustments and sacrifices to reach the goal,” the sports activities minister mentioned.

    Asked about how was life whereas balancing two full time careers, Tiwary mentioned that it was not simple however he wanted to show that he might do it.

    “Life’s never easy, it will have problems and you’ll have to fight through it. There’s planning as it’s not easy when you are balancing two roles. This was one of the times when I needed to prove to myself.”

    After coming into the profession of a politician, Tiwary has been requested in regards to the situation of dedication.. Talking about the identical, the batter mentioned that folks underestimate his love for Bengal.

    “When people question about me playing for Bengal after entering the ministry, they don’t know about my emotions and feelings for Bengal cricket. My dream was to play for Bengal when I started playing cricket, when I finally got the chance, I wanted to win Ranji Trophy for this team and wanted to contribute my best.”

    The final time that Ranji was performed, Bengal misplaced to Saurashtra within the remaining of the event. Abhimanyu Easwaran’s facet have reached the semis having not misplaced a single sport and would hope to maintain that momentum going after they face their subsequent hurdle within the semis.

  • Bengal sports activities minister Manoj Tiwary named in state Ranji squad

    Former Bengal captain Manoj Tiwary, who can also be a minister of Bengal in sports activities and youth affairs within the Mamata Banerjee-led authorities, will gear up for his seventeenth 12 months in top notch cricket when he was named in Bengal’s 21-member Ranji Trophy squad on Monday.
    Tiwary final performed for Bengal of their Ranji closing in opposition to Saurashtra in March 2020. He joined TMC forward of the Assembly polls and gained from Shibpur constituency beating BJP’s Rathin Chakraborty.
    He missed the Covid-interrupted final season as a consequence of an damage however he’s again once more within the Bengal aspect underneath Abhimanyu Easwaran.
    Placed in Group B, together with Vidarbha, Rajasthan, Kerala, Haryana and Tripura, Bengal are slated to kick off their marketing campaign in opposition to Tripura in Bengaluru from January 13.
    The Bengal Ranji squad (Express Photo)
    Meanwhile, a number of members of the Bengal Ranji squad examined constructive for Covid and are presently isolating, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) knowledgeable.
    “Keeping in mind the current pandemic situation, the Cricket Association of Bengal had conducted RT-PCR Tests of all Bengal cricketers as a safety measure,” CAB secretary Snehasish Ganguly mentioned.

    He added: “The results have come out and it has been found that certain players had tested positive. The CAB is taking all necessary precautions and actions in this regard.”
    Bengal are slated to face Prthivi Shaw-led Mumbai in a two-day warmup sport at CC&FC on January 6-7 earlier than leaving for Bengaluru.
    Squad: Abhimanyu Easwaran (c), Manoj Tiwary, Sudip Chatterjee, Anustup Majumdar, Abhishek Raman, Sudip Gharami, Abishek Das, Writtick Chatterjee, Ritwik Roy Chowdhury, Abhishek Porel, Shahbaz Ahmed, Sayan Sekhar Mondal, Akash Deep, Ishan Porel, Mukesh Kumar, Kazi Junaid Saifi, Sakir Habib Gandhi, Pradipta Pramanik, Geet Puri, Nilakantha Das and Karan Lal.
    (With PTI inputs)

  • Durand Cup to be held in Kolkata for subsequent 5 years, 50 computer capability on the playing cards for 2021 version

    Kolkata has been now formally confirmed as the house of the Durand Cup – the oldest membership soccer match in Asia, for the following 5 editions. Addressing the media at Fort William through the unveiling of the enduring Durand Cup trophies, Lt General Kamal Repswal (Chief of Staff, HQ Eastern Command) made the announcement confirming the City of Joy as hosts.
    “The 129th version of the Durand Cup was held in Kolkata in 2019. The sort of response the match obtained in Kolkata was immense, with super quantity of assist from the state authorities. I need to point out it as a result of each division of the state govt. went out of their approach to make sure the match turns into successful.
    “You will all be very happy to know that for the next five years, Durand Cup will be conducted in Kolkata.”
    Aroop Biswas (Minister for Sports & Youth Affairs of West Bengal) clarified attendance norms for the a hundred and thirtieth Durand Cup and talked about that there will likely be minimal attendance within the stands originally of the match, owing to the Covid-19 pandemic.
    “The WB Govt. has allowed 50% capacity inside stadiums but the Durand Cup tournament committee, in light of the pandemic, has decided to allow minimal attendance and then gradually towards the end of the tournament, if everything goes well, we will allow 50% attendance in compliance with government norms during the latter stages”, he stated.
    (L-R) Mr. Subrata Biswas, Additional Chief Secretary, Dept of Youth Service and Sports, Govt. of West Bengal, Mr. Manoj Tiwari, Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs, Govt. of West Bengal, Shri Aroop Biswas, Hon’ble Minister, Dept of Power, Youth Service and Sports, Government of West Bengal, Lt General KK Repswal SM,VSM, Chief of Staff, HQ Eastern Command, Chairman, Durand Cup, Commodore Rituraj Sahu, Naval Officer in Charge (WBG), Gp Capt S Thukchum, Station Commander, Advance HQ EAC.
    Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal, will likely be in attendance for the inauguration and opening match of the a hundred and thirtieth Durand Cup on September 5 at Vivekananda Yubabharati Krirangan (VYBK).
    Only behind the English FA Cup and Scottish Cup (beginning in 1871 and 1874 respectively) when it comes to inception, the first-ever Durand Cup came about in 1888 – making it the oldest-running membership soccer match on the planet, and the oldest-running soccer match in Asia.
    In the earlier 129th version, held for the primary time within the metropolis, Gokulam Kerala emerged champions, beating Mohun Bagan 2-1 in entrance of a packed stadium, to register their first silverware in membership historical past.
    The Teams
    A complete of 16 groups are vying for the a hundred and thirtieth Durand Cup Champions title and apart from the defending champions, ISL franchise Kerala Blasters are the second group from the southernmost State recognized for its soccer fanaticism.
    The ISL is represented with Bengaluru FC, FC Goa, Jamshedpur FC and Hyderabad FC becoming a member of the Blasters.
    The century-old Mohammedan Sporting, the match’s first Indian winner, will characterize the native problem together with fellow I-Leaguers Sudeva FC of Delhi and Gokulam Kerala.
    A second group from Delhi and Bengaluru, Delhi FC and Bengaluru United carry up the second division problem whereas the Army additionally has two groups within the type of Army Green and Army Red.
    The Indian Air Force, The Indian Navy, The Assam Rifles and CRPF are the opposite 4 groups within the match to be performed from September 5-October 3, 2021.
    A Rich Heritage
    Traditionally organized by the Indian Army on behalf of our Armed Forces, this yr onwards the Government of West Bengal will be part of as joint-hosts. Shimla served as hosts within the earlier years of the Durand Cup earlier than the match shifted base to New Delhi in 1940. In 2019 nevertheless, the match returned after a three-year absence however to its latest house – Kolkata.

    General MM Naravane #COAS conveys greatest needs to all of the groups collaborating in a hundred and thirtieth Edition of #DurandCup 2021 by a video message.@adgpi @SpokespersonMoD#DurandCup2021 pic.twitter.com/vVMn4B7Fgv
    — Durand Cup (@thedurandcup) September 2, 2021
    The Venues
    Three main footballing venues of the State have been recognized for the a hundred and thirtieth Durand Cup, particularly the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) and the Mohun Bagan Club Ground in Kolkata in addition to the Kalyani Municipal Stadium Ground, which has been often internet hosting nationwide degree soccer matches over the previous few years.
    About Durand Cup
    A logo of India’s soccer historical past and tradition, the Durand Cup is Asia’s oldest and the world’s third oldest soccer match, held between 16 high Indian soccer golf equipment throughout divisions. Organized by the Indian Armed Forces, the Durand Cup has been the breeding floor for India’s greatest footballing expertise, through the years.
    The inaugural version occurred in Shimla in 1888, when it began off as an Army Cup, open solely to the British Indian Army troops in India, however quickly opened as much as civilian groups. Named after its founder, Sir Mortimer Durand, Foreign Secretary of British India from 1884 to 1894, the enduring match reached its a hundred and thirtieth version in 2021. Mohun Bagan and East Bengal have been probably the most profitable groups, successful the match 16 instances every.

  • Manoj Tiwary amongst 39-member Bengal probables

    Manoj Tiwary, West Bengal’s Minister for State for Affairs of Sports and Youth, has been included among the many 39-member Bengal probables for the upcoming cricket season. Tiwary has confirmed his availability to the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) for all three codecs – Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy (50 overs) and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (T20). The health camp will start from July 23.
    “As far as playing is concerned, I have passion, I enjoy the game and I have a lot to contribute to Bengal cricket. This is the reason why I’m continuing to play cricket. Whatever I’m today is because of my cricket,” Tiwary instructed The Indian Express.
    Contesting for Trinamool Congress (TMC), Tiwary, 35, gained from the Shibpur constituency in Howrah within the final Bengal Assembly elections.
    The former Bengal captain, who has 12 ODIs, three T20Is and 125 first-class matches beneath his belt, claimed he has Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s blessings. “I never thought about quitting cricket and I discussed it with our Chief Minister. She told me, ‘No problem, khel na (keep playing)’. This is my profession and passion, which is the reason I didn’t announce my retirement,” he instructed this paper.
    After the Covid-forced cancellation final time period, the Ranji Trophy will probably be again this season, whereas the Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy are on the roster as properly. Putting cricket alongside politics would possibly cramp Tiwary for time. But he has his backup plans prepared. “I have built a core team that will do the job in my absence at my constituency. That team is ready and I can trust them. I will be available on phone and will monitor everything, and I’m very confident that I will be able to shoulder the dual responsibility,” mentioned the senior batsman.
    A sitting minister strolling into the dressing-room would possibly give the entire ambiance a distinct really feel. Tiwary allayed the priority. “When I step into the dressing-room I will make sure that I’m meeting with them (colleagues) as a senior player, as a brother and a team mate.”
    The present Union Minister of Sports, Youth Affairs and Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur performed first-class cricket earlier than coming into lively politics. Kirti Azad, Navjot Singh Sidhu, Laxmi Ratan Shukla and Tejashwi Yadav, too, hung up their cricket boots earlier than becoming a member of politics.

  • West Bengal Sports Min Manoj Tiwary named in Bengal senior staff health camp

    West Bengal sports activities minister Manoj Tiwary, who made his foray into politics on this 12 months’s meeting polls, was on Monday included in a 39-member possible listing  by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). The former Bengal captain performed his final recreation within the Ranji Trophy remaining in opposition to Saurashtra in March 2020.
    It could also be recalled right here that regardless of becoming a member of politics earlier this 12 months, Tiwary had not dominated out enjoying cricket.
    “I will maintain my fitness. I will wait and see how it goes, but I don’t rule out playing a few more games for Bengal,” Tiwary had mentioned after profitable from the Shibpur constituency.
    The senior Bengal probables can have a health camp from July 23.
    “Attendance is compulsory. Fitness parameters set by the Association have to be met by all the players. Bengal team probables will be announced after the fitness camp,” learn an announcement issued by the CAB.
    Bengal full listing. (Source: CAB)
    Eaerlier, former Indian batsman VVS Laxman was retained because the batting guide of Bengal, whereas Laxmi Ratan Shukla was appointed as Under-23 coach, marking his return to cricket six years after he joined politics.
    The CAB additionally retained veteran Arun Lal because the chief coach, whereas selling Sourasish Lahiri because the assistant coach of the senior aspect.

  • Manoj Tiwary suffers knee damage, to overlook Bengal camp

    Image Source : CRICKET ASSOCIATION OF BENGAL Manoj Tiwary
    Bengal senior batsman Manoj Tiwary suffered a knee damage and can miss the staff’s camp starting on the Jadavpur University second campus floor at Saltlake from Friday.
    Bengal on Thursday named 32 gamers for the camp below batting marketing consultant VVS Laxman.

    “Manoj is nursing an injury and will not be attending the camp for now. He will join as soon as he is able to resume practice,” joint secretary Debabrata Das mentioned in an announcement.

    Tiwary mentioned he sustained the cartilage damage on his left knee at first of the season.
    “The injury has aggravated. I have been advised rest and will be back as soon as my rehab is complete,” Tiwary mentioned.
    Meanwhile, Cricket Association of Bengal president Avishek Dalmiya mentioned pacer Jhulan Goswami would be the first lady cricketer to be the signatory of their blood donation camp which will probably be held at Eden Gardens and districts on February 3.