Ignored by BCCI, Manoj Tiwary expresses disappointment on social media

Tiwary scored 507 runs at 126.70 in 2017-18 domestic season, the highest-ever List-A average in a single domestic season in India

Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary was highly disappointment after he couldn’t find his name in any of the six squads named by the BCCI last week for three upcoming competitions including the four-dayers against South Africa A, the three-team Duleep Trophy, and the quadrangular series involving Australia A and South Africa A, where India will send two teams.

Despite spending a gala time in the 2017-18 domestic season, Tiwary was ignored from the selections. Following the same, the Bengal captain took to his official Twitter handle to express his rage. He asked statistician Mohandas Menon about some facts to prove his efforts in the previous season.

Here’s the post:

Hi @mohanstatsman G. Can u help me with one stat which I’m eager to know for my knowledge. Can I ask ??

— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) July 23, 2018

How many batsmen are there in the history of Indian cricket who has an average of 100 plus in the Vijay Hazare and Deodhar trophy both in the same year ??

— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) July 23, 2018

In reply, the statistician came up with some amazing facts which revealed how happening Tiwary’s stint has been in the recent domestic season:

Could not locate any other instance. But this could interest u..
High batg ave in List A domestic season
(min 400 runs)
126.75 M Tiwary (Ben,IndB) 507runs 2017/18
114.40 M Manhas (Del,NZo) 572r 2005/06
110.50 I Jaggi (Jhar,EZo) 442r 2008/09
109.75 VKambli (Mum,WZo) 439r 2001/02

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) July 24, 2018

Meanwhile, Tiwary, in an interview with ESPN Cricinfo, stated that he was hopeful for his selection but despite creating records in the domestic circuit, he wasn’t considered.

“I had an outstanding 50-over tournament last season, creating a record that no one else has had in Indian cricket history,” said the 32-year-old cricketer.

Slamming the selection committee, Tiwary said, “I've realised that what you do for the team's cause, it doesn't get recognised. People just want to see the numbers on the scoresheet but forget to notice what sort of pitch we played on or what the game's result was.”

He even cited MS Dhoni's example and stated that age is just a number. He said, "Everybody heard MS Dhoni's response to the average age of the Chennai franchise in the IPL. He looked at a player and assessed whether he was quick in the field, whether he has ball sense and if he has agility." 

Tiwary scored 507 runs at 126.70, the highest-ever List-A average in a single domestic season in India. He achieved an unbelievable feat – averaging more than 100 in both the Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Deodhar Trophy.