Manoj Tiwari relieved to notch up first ton – Cricket News Update
Indian middle-order batsman, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Tiwari-c94129 revealed his relief after making his first century for the national team in the fifth One Day International against West Indies.
The player has been unfortunate with injury and luck, which forced him miss considerable game time with the Men In Blue. His fortunes first hit a blow when he injured his shoulder on the eve of his scheduled debut against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Bangladesh-c747 in 2007, after impressing
in the domestic circuit with plenty of runs.
He finally made his debut in 2008 in Australia but was woeful against the highest ranked nation at that time. After that, he found opportunities incredibly hard to come by as the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/V-Kohli-c2737 all were ahead of him in the pecking
order.
He was then given a chance in the ODIs against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760.
With the Men In Blue securing the series win with one game still in hand, Tiwary was given the nod to play in his preferred position at no 4. The player duly obliged with an impressive ton, and was consequently rewarded with the Player of the Match accolade.
Recalling his match-winning knock with Times of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750, the player said that he suffered cramps during his knock however, admitted his relief at being able conjure up a three-figure score.
“My hands were cramping up and there was a time in the 80s when I thought I would come off. But immediately I realised that I won't get a better chance to score an ODI century. Once I reached 90, I took a chance and it paid off. Yes, it was a huge relief
getting that century,” said Tiwary.
With the important tour of Australia coming up, the 26-year-old is hopeful of gaining a reckoning in the one day squad.
“It's upto the selectors, but if I get my chance, I will surely look to make the most of it. I was the highest scorer in the one-dayers in the Emerging Nations Trophy in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 last year. So I know how to play on those tracks,” added Tiwary.
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