Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has praised Sunrisers Hyderabad for spotting Sakib Hussain’s potential after Kolkata Knight Riders let him go, saying the pacer had been around the KKR setup for years without getting a real opportunity. Tiwary believes that release has now worked in SRH’s favour, with Hussain emerging as one of the most […]

Manoj Tiwary believes that while Virat Kohli may feel a hint of pressure due to limited game time, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru star continues to justify his stature with consistent performances. Speaking ahead of RCB’s marquee clash, Tiwary highlighted how Kohli’s presence alone lifts the belief within the dressing room. Kohli entered IPL 2026 with […]

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary believes young opener Abhishek Sharma has already achieved early stardom but must start delivering match-winning performances if he wants to reach the level of a true superstar. Tiwary shared his thoughts after Abhishek endured another underwhelming outing in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Abhishek’s tournament has been far […]

Former India middle-order batter Manoj Tiwary has stirred a fresh debate around the future of Gautam Gambhir as head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team, suggesting that the BCCI should consider a major decision if India fails to defend their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title in 2026. With the tournament set to be […]

Manoj Tiwary has pushed back against Sanjay Manjrekar’s assertion that Virat Kohli left Test cricket to chase an “easier” format, arguing the circumstances around Kohli’s exit were far more complex. Tiwary told InsideSport that Kohli didn’t walk away by choice but was effectively forced out, and that to frame his retirement as a bid for […]

Former India batter Manoj Tiwary has launched a sharp critique of the process that led to Rohit Sharma’s removal as ODI captain, arguing the decision didn’t happen in a vacuum and pointing a finger at both chief selector Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir. Tiwary called the move “disrespectful” to Rohit — a player […]

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary, who once shared the Kolkata Knight Riders dressing room with Gautam Gambhir, has openly urged the BCCI to remove Gambhir as the head coach of India’s Test team. The criticism has intensified ever since India suffered a crushing 408-run defeat against South Africa in the second Test at the Barsapara […]

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has slammed Gautam Gambhir, alleging that he has created an environment to push senior players out of the team. His comments came after the recent retirements of Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as well. While Ashwin bade farewell to international cricket midway through India’s tour of Australia last […]

Former India player Manoj Tiwary opined on the ‘Hookah Gang’ controversy in the team under MS Dhoni’s regime as captain of the team. The incident has recently been trending on social media, after comments made by Irfan Pathan in 2020 as well. Several other former players, including Yograj Singh, have made some strong comments relating […]

The speculation around Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir joining forces in India’s coaching setup for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup has already created a buzz among fans and former cricketers. Former India batter Manoj Tiwary believes that if this pairing materialises, it would be fascinating to watch, combining two legends whose leadership and […]