Manoj Tiwary is an Indian cricketer from West Bengal, who has represented India in international cricket and has had a long career in domestic cricket as a middle-order batsman and occasional right-arm leg-break bowler. He has been associated with the Bengal cricket team in the Ranji Trophy for much of his career and has captained the side in domestic competitions.
| Full name | Manoj Tiwary |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Right-handed batsman; right-arm leg-break bowler |
| Domestic team | Bengal |
| International teams | India |
| Formats played for India | One Day International, Twenty20 International |
Tiwary came up through the age-group ranks in Bengal cricket and established himself as a top-order batsman in the state's senior team. He earned a reputation as a stroke-maker capable of building long innings, and was considered among the leading batsmen in the eastern zone of Indian domestic cricket during his peak years.
Tiwary's first-class career has been built around Bengal in the Ranji Trophy, with appearances in the Duleep Trophy and Deodhar Trophy as part of zonal sides. He has captained Bengal in the Ranji Trophy, leading the side in multiple seasons and contributing as a senior batsman.
In the Indian Premier League, he has been associated with several franchises, including the Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Daredevils, Pune Warriors India and Rising Pune Supergiant, playing primarily as a middle-order batsman.
Tiwary made his One Day International debut for India and went on to play limited-overs matches for the national side. He recorded an ODI century against the West Indies, an innings which was widely noted in coverage of his international career. He also represented India in Twenty20 Internationals.
Beyond cricket, Tiwary has been active in public affairs in West Bengal and has been associated with the All India Trinamool Congress.
Tiwary is regarded as one of the most prominent Bengal batsmen of his generation, providing experience and runs in the middle order for the state team and serving as captain. His domestic record and leadership have made him a notable figure in Bengal cricket alongside contemporaries from the region.