“Dukh to hota hi hai”: Ex-India star blames MS Dhoni for dropping him ‘at his peak’

Ex-India cricketer takes dig at Dhoni for his removal from the team

Former Indian batter Manoj Tiwary opened up on how he was controversially dropped from the Indian team at the 'peak of his career'. Even though Tiwary scored a century in an ODI against West Indies in 2011, he was surprisingly dropped from the team in the next match. He eventually did make his comeback but it was almost eight months after that match.

Tiwary expressed his disappointment and took an indirect dig at Dhoni, adding that he will talk about everything in the future. He further said that if a player is dropped at the peak of his career, his confidence is completely 'crushed'. 

"See, it happened a long time ago. It's a matter of the past, but yes, dukh to hota hi hai (It was sad). I would lie if I said it wasn't saddening. What can we do? It's life; but it needs to move forward. If I am to write my autobiography or I do a podcast of my own, I will reveal it all. But it wasn't easy. When a player is at his peak, when his confidence is crushed, it causes a change in mindset," Tiwary told Cricket Addictor.

Tiwary also showered praise on pacer Akash Deep whom he believes will perform well in overseas conditions and will stand alongside some of the great bowlers.

"When Akash Deep came into the senior team from U23, it was clear that he had talent. He has worked very hard to turn that talent into performance and made all the sacrifices needed to achieve something significant. He's a hardworking and mentally stable player," Tiwary told IANS.

"So far, he's performed exceptionally well in Indian conditions. Imagine, when he plays in overseas conditions like Australia, England or South Africa, his performance will make him stand among some of the great bowlers," Tiwary added.