Cricketer Manoj Tiwary wishes to try shooting and represent India at Olympics

Indian cricketer and former Bengal Ranji team captain Manoj Tiwary wishes to try his hands on shooting for the country once his cricketing career ends.

In an interview on YouTube at a show called 'Cow Corner Chronicles', the 34-year-old batsman said that he wants to continue playing cricket for another decade, but later he might switch to shooting. "You might end up seeing me taking up 10-metre rifle shooting and having a go in the Olympics as well. "It's something which I want to do. But now you know the other responsibilities of an individual are always there. It's not easy, but let us see how I can take time out of a busy schedule and give some time to 10-metre rifle shooting as well," said Tiwary.

The 34-year-old has been playing first-class cricket since the 2004-05 domestic season and has represented the nation in 12 ODIs, 3 T20Is.

Tiwary is keen to continue playing cricket for at least the next decade, but once he hangs his boots, it is shooting that he might opt for.

He could be an addition to the list of athletes (male or female) to have played for the country in more than one sport.

"I want to try (myself) out in some other sports as well, where I don't have to give my hundred percent as far as my physical fitness is concerned," he said. "I want to pick up some other sports where the physical requirement as far as running is not required. So let's see what happens," Tiwary said in the interview.

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