Manoj Tiwary expresses his frustration after not being picked in any team

Recently, the BCCI announced teams for the upcoming Duleep Trophy. Faiz Fazal, Abhinav Mukund, and Parthiv Patel were appointed as the captains for their respective teams.  However, there was a notable absence from the squads. Manoj Tiwary was totally ignored despite having a great domestic season last time around. He wasn’t even picked for the quadrangular series, neither of India A nor for India B.

The 32-year-old showed tremendous form last season. Despite all that, his absence was worth questioning. Frustrated with his omission, Tiwary took to social media platform Twitter in order to highlight his performance in a humorous way. He tagged well-known statistician Mohandas Menon and asked his query regarding a stat.

In his tweet, he wrote, “Hi @mohanstatsman G. Can u help me with one stat which I’m eager to know for my knowledge. Can I ask ??”

Further, he cleverly put forward his statement by asking about the number of batsmen with an average of 100 plus in both Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Deodhar Trophy, a feat achieved by him this year. “How many batsmen are there in the history of Indian cricket who has an average of 100 plus in the Vijay Hazare and Deodhar trophy both in the same year ??” he asked.

Here is Tiwary’s tweet

How many batsmen are there in the history of Indian cricket who has an average of 100 plus in the Vijay Hazare and Deodhar trophy both in the same year ??

— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) July 23, 2018

Known for digging stats, Mohandas after some persistence tweeted out the numbers. He brought up a stat which displayed the highest batting average recorded in a List A domestic season. Manoj Tiwary stood on top of the list with a scintillating average of 126.75. The list also included Mithun Manhas, Ishank Jaggi, and Vinod Kambli.

Here’s what the statistician tweeted, “Could not locate any other instance. But this could interest u..

High batting average in List A domestic season

(min 400 runs)

126.75 M Tiwary (Bengal, India B) 507 runs 2017/18

114.40 M Manhas (Delhi,  North Zone) 572 runs 2005/06

110.50 I Jaggi (Jharkhand, East Zone) 442 runs 2008/09

109.75 Vinod Kambli (Mumbai, West Zone) 439 runs 2001/02”

Here is Menon’s reply

Could not locate any other instance. But this could interest u..
High batg ave in List A domestic season
(min 400 runs)
126.75 M Tiwary (Ben,IndB) 507runs 2017/18
114.40 M Manhas (Del,NZo) 572r 2005/06
110.50 I Jaggi (Jhar,EZo) 442r 2008/09
109.75 VKambli (Mum,WZo) 439r 2001/02

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) July 24, 2018

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