Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Cricketer (Batsman) |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 14/11/1985 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Howrah, West Bengal |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Manoj Tiwary
06/05/2026
Manoj Tiwary said his association with the Trinamool Congress had ended after he alleged that he was denied a ticket from Shibpur because he refused to pay a large sum of money. The remarks came after he was not renominated by the party for the constituency, and he also criticized the party over corruption and internal democracy.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Manoj Kumar Tiwary |
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| Nickname | Chhota Dada |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 76 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Graduated |
Personal Life
| Age (as of 2022) | 37 Years |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Sushmita Roy |
| Wife | Sushmita Roy (m. 2013) |
Family
| Father | Late Shyam Shankar Tiwary |
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| Mother | Bina Tiwary |
| Siblings | Rajkumar Tiwary |
| Spouse | Sushmita Roy |
Career
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| International Retirement | 3 August 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jersey Number | #9 (India) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm leg-break | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nature on field | Aggressive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Career Turning Point | The way Tiwary used to hit the ball gained attention from the selectors, which earned him a spot in the Indian National Cricket Team. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Current Role | MLA from Shibpur constituency, West Bengal (All India Trinamool Congress) |
Favourites
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| Athlete | Milkha Singh |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He is often compared to Kevin Pietersen for his aggressive batting style against bowlers. | |
| 2. He has faced injuries throughout his career, missing his debut match in 2007 due to a shoulder injury. | |
| 3. He made his international debut as a replacement for Yuvraj Singh but faced challenges due to jet lag and further injuries. | |
| 4. Delhi Daredevils bought him for $675,000 in the early seasons of the IPL. | |
| 5. Kolkata Knight Riders traded Moises Henriques for him in the IPL 2010. | |
| 6. Virender Sehwag selected Tiwary to play in the final ODI against West Indies in 2011, where he scored an unbeaten century. | |
| 7. Kolkata Knight Riders signed him for $475,000 in the 2012 IPL auction and retained him for the following season. | |
| 8. Rising Pune Supergiants purchased him for INR 50 Lakh in 2017. | |
| 9. Known as Chhota Dada in Bengal cricket circles | |
| 10. Retired from all forms of cricket in 2024 before entering politics |
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