Former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary recently revealed his belief that MS Dhoni, former Chennai Super Kings captain, did not favor him during his time on the Indian national team. In an exclusive interview, Tiwary stated he felt he wasn't given enough opportunities after scoring a century against the West Indies, despite Dhoni's reputation for backing players.
Tiwary expressed his intention to ask Dhoni about the reasons behind his limited playing time when they next meet. He highlighted his performances, including a century and a four-wicket haul, suggesting he deserved a longer run in the team.
While acknowledging Dhoni's leadership skills, Tiwary maintained that personal preferences played a role in team selection. He cited instances where other players received more consistent opportunities despite his own contributions.
“He did not like me, maybe. That is the only thing that I can answer you.”
Players with the most matches played in IPL history
Rank | Player | Team | matches |
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#1 | CSK | 278 matches | |
#2 | MI | 272 matches | |
#3 | RCB | 267 matches | |
#4 | CSK | 254 matches | |
#5 | CSK | 221 matches |
Best match-winning batting specialists in IPL Career (calculated as Not Out % × Average, batters/all-rounders/wicketkeepers only)
Rank | Player | Team | match-winners |
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#1 | DC | 18.0 score | |
#2 | PBKS | 17.3 score | |
#3 | CSK | 15.8 score | |
#4 | RCB | 13.3 score | |
#5 | LSG | 12.6 score |