Tiwary cracks 152

Bengal sensation Manoj Tiwary smashed 152 runs in a pre-season practice match at Kalyani today, and sent out a loud and clear message to the national selectors with his telling form ahead of a busy international and domestic calendar.

The senior Bengal batsman, who will have a go at the Challenger Trophy next week in Cuttack, warmed up for the big event with a massive 226-ball knock in the senior Bengal preparatory 3-day clash that is being played at the Kalyani ground.

The elegant Tiwary hit 12 boundaries and 5 sixes and carted the bowling all around.