Manoj Tiwary

Manoj‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Tiwary is an Indian cricketer of West Bengal origin who, after his cricketing career changed to politics and is presently a member of the All India Trinamool Congress. He serves as a representative of the Shibpur constituency in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly.

Once known primarily for his domestic cricket career with Bengal and a short international career for India, Tiwary made his debut in politics in 2021 and has been concentrating on the development of youth and implementation of sports as a medium of public welfare in his locality since ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌then.

By Rashmi | Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 11:04:07 AM [IST]

Manoj Tiwary Biography

Manoj‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Tiwary was born on 14 November 1985 in Howrah district, West Bengal. He went up the Bengal’s domestic cricket ladder and made a debut in international cricket in 2008. During his cricketing career, he appeared in 12 One-Day Internationals and 3 T20 Internationals for India, and he made a huge number of runs in the domestic circuit. Eventually, he became a dominant player in Bengal's first-class cricket.

He left sports and concentrated on politics in 2021, and before the West Bengal Assembly election, he joined the All India Trinamool Congress. Tiwary contested from Shibpur (Howrah district) and got elected, thus he made a formal entry into the politics of the legislature.

After coming into politics, he has been discussing the worries of the youth and sports, and using his experience as a professional athlete. On sports infrastructure, job creation for youth, and community development in his constituency, he has made promises. As of 2025, he is still busy with legislative and public outreach ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌work.

Manoj Tiwary Personal Life

Full Name	Manoj Tiwary
Date of Birth	14 Nov 1985 (Age 40)
Place of Birth	Howrah
Party Name	All India Trinamool Congress
Education
Profession	Crickter
Father's Name	Late Syam Sankar tiwari
Mother's Name	Bina Tiwari
Spouse's Name	Sushmita Roy

Manoj Tiwary Net Worth

Net Worth

₹20.2 CRORE

ASSETS

₹20.34 CRORE

Liabilities

₹13.38 LAKHS

Interesting Facts about Manoj Tiwary

Manoj Tiwary's nickname is Manni.
Manoj Tiwary is a non-bengali born and brought up in Bengali.
In Bengal cricket circuit Manoj Tiwary was fondly called 'Chhotey Dada'.
Tiwary attracted selectors by virtue of his aggressive stroke-play and hefty of runs in domestic cricket.
Tiwary was compared to English batsman Kevin Pietersen because of his front foot play and ability to attack the bowler by charging down the pitch.
Tiwari could score only 2 runs in his maiden batting innings.

Political Timeline of Manoj Tiwary

2025: He continues to serve as MLA from Shibpur and is involved in state-level politics under the AITMC banner.
2024: He announced his retirement from all forms of professional cricket, dedicating himself entirely to politics and public service.
2021: Manoj Tiwary joined Trinamool Congress on 23 February 2021 in presence of AITMC chief Mamta Banerjee in an election rally held at Hugli.

Manoj Tiwary Early Life

2018: Tiwary played made his last IPL appearance vs Chennai Super Kings at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, May 20, 2018
2015: Manoj Tiwary played his last ODI vs Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club, Jul 14, 2015
2013: Manoj Tiwary tied the nuptial knot with Sushmita Roy on 18 July 2013.
2011: Manoj Tiwary started his T20 International career against England in 2011 at the Eden Garden in Kolkata, his own home-ground.
2008: Manoj Tiwary debuted in ODI on 3 February 2008 against Australia during CB series at the famous Gaba in Brisbane, Australia. In the same year, the Bengal batsman has made his IPL debut representing Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capital), against Arun Jaitley (then Feroz Shah Kotla) Stadium Delhi on the 9th April, 2008.

Manoj Tiwary Achievements

Manoj Tiwary captained the West Bengal in domestic cricket leagues.
Tiwary was signed by the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capital) for a sum of US$675,000 in the initial seasons of the Indian Premier League .
He was traded to the Kolkata Knight Riders in exchange for Moises Henriques before the 2010 IPL season.
In the auction for 4th edition of the Indian Premier League, he was signed by the Kolkata Knight Riders for a sum of US$475,000.

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