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"Gautam Gambhir Said Meet Me Outside": Retired India Star Shares Intriguing Tale

Former India and Kolkata Knight Riders cricketer Manoj Tiwary has taken a deep dive into the past, sharing some interesting anecdotes from his time as an international cricketer. Tiwary hung his boots from domestic cricket a few days ago, but the player does have some issues and regrets to address with regards to his days in the Indian team. Sharing an intriguing story, Tiwary revealed his only regret is the verbal fight he had with former India batter Gautam Gambhir during a Ranji Trophy match.

"Seen Umpires Nurse Hangover During Ranji Trophy, Prefer Whisky On The Rocks": Just-Retired India Star

The Ranji Trophy has been the building block for all top Indian cricketers. The national level tournament has for decades been the cradle of producing champions who went on to make a name of himself in the international arena. However, is everything going alright in the tournament? According to Manoj Tiwary, who recently retired from Bengal team, he has some issues which he wants to raise with the BCCI.

Ex-India Star, Who Suggested Ranji Trophy To Be 'Scrapped', Now Says This

A day after his retirement from cricket, Bengal star Manoj Tiwary raised concerns over the IPL-centric approach of young cricketers and strongly advocated for greater emphasis on Ranji Trophy. The 38-year-old Tiwary, who served Bengal for about two decades and represented India in 12 ODIs and three T20Is, had recently posted on X that Ranji Trophy should be "scrapped" but did not elaborate on the subject as he was an active BCCI cricketer. He was fined 20 per cent of his match fee for that remark.

End Of An Era: Five Domestic Stalwarts Bring Curtains To Illustrious Ranji Trophy Careers

The ongoing Ranji Trophy season marks the end of an era in domestic cricket with five heavyweights bidding adieu to the game, leaving a huge void to fill. Bengal legend Manoj Tiwary, Jharkhand duo of big-hitting Saurabh Tiwary and express pacer Varun Aaron, Mumbai stalwart Dhawal Kulkarni and Vidrabha's Ranji Trophy-winning captain Faiz Fazal have decided to bring curtains to their illustrious domestic careers. The reasons for their retirement are varied, ranging from not having anything to play for (IPL contract or national call-up), to embarking on new adventures or focussing on politics.

"Want To Ask MS Dhoni Why I Was Dropped After Scoring Ton": Just-Retired Star's Explosive Take, Name-Drops "Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma"

Getting an Indian cricket team cap is the ultimate dream for any cricket from the country. But if getting an India call-up is tough, maintaining the India place is ever harder. Many cricketers have shown promise, yet their international career fizzled out after some time. Manoj Tiwary, who served Bengal for about two decades and represented India in 12 ODIs and three T20Is, is part of that list. The player retired a day after Bengal's final match in the Ranji Trophy this season.

Ex India Star Wants Ranji Trophy Scrapped, Goes On Explosive Social Media Rant

The Ranji Trophy remains India's premier First Class cricket tournament, a platform for budding cricketers to showcase their talent and knock on the senior national team's doors. However, former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary isn't entirely happy with how the Ranji Trophy is being organised, and has highlighted various challenges with the the marquee event. Tiwary, in an explosive rant on social media, has asked for the tournament to be scrapped from the next season. The Bengal star, however, didn't highlight the specific reason for such a suggestion on social media.

Ranji Trophy: Manoj Tiwary Piles Up Another Ton As Bengal Dominate Assam

Skipper Manoj Tiwary's 100 was among the highlights for rampant Bengal who reduced Assam to 99/8 on the second day after piling up 405 in their Ranji Trophy Group A contest in Guwahati on Saturday. Tiwary, who became only the fourth Bengal player to score 10,000 runs for his state on the opening day, resumed at 68 not out and piled up his 30th first-class ton, making 100 off 264 balls with nine fours. However, the veteran Anustup Majumdar could only add five runs to his overnight total as he was dismissed for 125 (253 balls, 16 fours).

Ranji Trophy: Manoj Tiwary Completes 10,000 First-Class Runs, Anustup Majumdar Marches On In Rescue Act vs Assam

Anustup Majumdar smashed an unbeaten century, while skipper Manoj Tiwary remained not out on a half-century as the two veterans bailed out Bengal to power the team to 242/4 against Assam on day one of their Ranji Trophy Group B match in Guwahati on Friday. After Sourav Paul (12), Shreyansh Ghosh (13), Mohammad Kaif (2) and Sudip Kumar Gharami (10) were dismissed cheaply, Majumdar and Tiwary teamed up with an unbroken 185-run stand for the fifth wicket. The 39-year-old was unbeaten on 120 from 197 balls with 16 fours, his second century of the season.

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"Gautam Gambhir Said Meet Me Outside": Retired India Star Shares Intriguing Tale

"Seen Umpires Nurse Hangover During Ranji Trophy, Prefer Whisky On The Rocks": Just-Retired India Star

Ex-India Star, Who Suggested Ranji Trophy To Be 'Scrapped', Now Says This

End Of An Era: Five Domestic Stalwarts Bring Curtains To Illustrious Ranji Trophy Careers

"Want To Ask MS Dhoni Why I Was Dropped After Scoring Ton": Just-Retired Star's Explosive Take, Name-Drops "Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma"

Ex India Star Wants Ranji Trophy Scrapped, Goes On Explosive Social Media Rant

Ranji Trophy: Manoj Tiwary Piles Up Another Ton As Bengal Dominate Assam

Ranji Trophy: Manoj Tiwary Completes 10,000 First-Class Runs, Anustup Majumdar Marches On In Rescue Act vs Assam