Manoj Tiwary upbeat despite not getting any opportunity in Indian Team

Talented Bengal batsman Manoj Tiwary on Sunday said although he did not get a chance to play a single match during India's disastrous tri-series campaign in Australia but he has grown as a cricketer by spending good amount of time in the Indian dressing room.

"I know it was difficult there to sit out throughout the tournament. But as a professional cricketer, you cannot complain. I knew that I was mentally prepared whenever provided with an opportunity but the team combination was such that I did not get a chance," Tiwary told PTI from his Kolkata residence.

Manoj admitted that it will take some time to get into the groove as he has not played a competitive match for quite a while now.