Manoj Kumar Tiwary is an Indian cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman who bowls occasional leg break. He represents Bengal in domestic cricket and played for Kolkata Knight Riders, Kings XI Punjab & Rising Pune Supergiants in the IPL.
He has represented the Indian national cricket team in the One Day International format of the game and was a part of 2012 t20 World Cup Squad of India.
Bio
| Real name | Manoj Kumar Tiwary |
| Profession | Indian Cricketer (Batsman) |
| Date of birth | 14 November 1985 (Thursday) |
| Birth place | Howrah, West Bengal, India |
| Age | 39 Years old (as of 2024) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Gender | Male |
| School | Not Known |
| Girlfriend/Spouse | Sushmita Roy |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Net worth | $4 Million (approx) |
| Jersey Number | #9 (India) |
| Domestic/State Teams | Bengal, Delhi Daredevils, Kolkata Knight Riders, Abahani Limited, Rising Pune Supergiants |
| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm leg-break |
Education Qualification
Tiwary attended St. Thomas’ School in Kidderpore, Kolkata, where he honed his cricketing skills. He later continued his education at the Heritage Institute of Technology in Kolkata while pursuing his cricket career.
| School | St. Thomas’ School in Kidderpore, Kolkata |
| Collage | Heritage Institute of Technology in Kolkata |
| Education qualification | Graduated |
Family & Relationship
Manoj was born on 14th November 1985 in Howrah in West Bengal. His full name is Manoj Kumar Tiwary. His father’s name is Shyam Shankar Tiwary and his mother’s name is Bina Tiwary. He has one elder brother named Raj Kumar Tiwary. His father is an employee at Indian Railways.
| Parents Name | Father– Late Shyam Shankar Tiwary Mother– Bina Tiwary |
| Sister’s Name | Not Known |
| Brother’s Name | Rajkumar Tiwary |
| Wife | Sushmita Roy |
| Children’s Name | Not Known |
Manoj Tiwary Wife
| Girlfriend | Sushmita Roy |
| Wife Name | Sushmita Roy (m. 2013) |
| Marital status | Married |
| Kids | Not Known |
Age
Manoj Tiwary was born on 14th November, 1985 and is 39 years old. He was born in Howrah, West Bengal, India.
| Age | 39 years old (as of 2024) |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Nationality | Indian |
Cricket Career
He’s an aggressive right-handed batsman and has gained attention from selectors and fans through his strokeplay and high runs scoring in Indian domestic cricket. Because of his front foot play and ability to attack the bowler by charging down the pitch, many have compared his batting style to England’s Kevin Pietersen.
He served as the captain of the India Under 19 team which toured to England and served as the vice captain in the test series. He played domestic cricket representing Bengal team and in just 14 games he scored 1000 runs that gained the attention of the national selectors.
Physical Stats & More
As for his personal details, Manoj Tiwary is 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) tall and weights around 63 kilograms (139 lbs). His dedication to fitness and his disciplined training routines have contributed to his remarkable success as a cricketer.
| Height | In centimeters- 173 cm In meters- 1.73 m In feet & inches- 5’8” ft |
| Weight | In kilograms- 63 kg In pounds- 139 lbs |
| Eyes Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Body measurement | Chest – 39 inches Waist – 32 inches Biceps – 13 inches |
Manoj Tiwary Net Worth
| Net worth – 2024 | $5 Million + (Approx) |
| Net worth in Indian rupees | INR- 35 Crore + (Approx) |
| Yearly Income | Not Known |
| Monthly Income | Not Known |
| Annual Expenses | Not Known |
Some Lesser Facts
- Rising Pune Supergiants, in 2017, bought him for INR 50 Lakh.
- In 2012 IPL auctions, Kolkata Knight Riders signed Tiwary for $475,000 and retained him for the next season as well.
- Kolkata Knight Riders swapped Moises Henriques for Tiwary for the IPL 2010.
- Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag rested himself and named Tiwary to play for the final ODI against West Indies in 2011. The latter returned the favour with an unbeaten century which eventually led to the cramps and then to the declaration of his wicket.
- In the initial seasons of IPL, he was bought by Delhi Daredevils for $675,000.
- He has been an injury prone player so far. The day he was to play his debut match in 2007, he injured his shoulder while practicing for the match and was ruled out of the series. He then made debuted against Australia as a replacement of unfit Yuvraj Singh, but jet lagged Tiwary could not prevent injuries and hampered his national career.
- For his ability to play any bowler by going down the pitch and playing aggressively, he has often been compared to Kevin Pietersen.
- Manoj played his last ODI vs Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club, Jul 14, 2015.
- Manoj tied the nuptial knot with Sushmita Roy on 18 July 2013.
- Manoj started his T20 International career against England in 2011 at the Eden Garden in Kolkata, his own home-ground.
- Manoj Tiwary is an Indian cricketer known for his contributions to the sport.
- Tiwary comes from a supportive family who has always been by his side.
- He has achieved success in his cricket career and has represented India at various levels.
- He was appointed Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs in Banerjee’s Third Ministry.
- In February 2021, Tiwary joined Mamata Banerjee’s All India Trinamool Congress party.