Kalyani (West Bengal): Senior batsman Manoj Tiwary scored an unbeaten 303 from 414 balls at a strike rate of 73.19 for Bengal against Hyderabad in their Ranji Trophy Group A clash on Monday. When asked about his plans for a comeback into the national squad, Tiwary said while it is difficult to make an Indian comeback at this stage, nothing it impossible.

"Anything is possible in this world. Confidence is my strength whether I score a zero or a hundred. I have always believed in my abilities and hard work," Tiwary told reporters.

Tiwary last played in an ODI way back in 2015 in Zimbabwe.

"I would like to thank my personal coach Manabendra Ghosh. He has helped me get better. If you have that belief in your ability, confidence comes in. Looking forward you never know what's going to happen. Right now, the way the Indian team is shaped up, it's difficult but you never know," said the former Bengal captain.

"Difficult to digest the fact that I will not be playing the IPL again this season but that's the reality," he lamented.

"The management looks at something different in their eyes I might not provide that. It feels bad when you see so many youngsters and players are playing and I sit back and watch the games, at times we see those kind of shots I could have also played."

Tiwary said he wanted to "show" his detractors his worth after getting to 300 by gliding part-timer Buddhi Rahul through the covers boundary but did not feel anything at that time.

"To be honest, I was not sure how to express my feeling, it was pretty odd for me. when I was not scoring big runs I had a plan to celebrate in a way when I scored a hundred but I don't know it did not come out."

Tiwary rated his only hundred for India as the most special, but added that this innings will be right after that.

"The hundred against India will always be on top. Then I guess this 303, this is my maiden triple ton and it came when Bengal were in a spot of bother."

Bengal coach Arun Lal also praised Tiwary, saying he should have played for India more.

"He is a magnificent player. I am amazed he hasn't done this more often. He should have played more for India, undoubtedly. He is a very strong guy, fit and strong," Lal said.

(With agency inputs)