Overview

• Tiwary alleges that MS Dhoni, then-coach Duncan Fletcher and the national selectors failed to back him despite strong performances.
• He claims a "liking-disliking" culture influenced selections and suggests Dhoni did not like him.
• He points to his unbeaten 104 in Chennai that earned Player of the Match, followed by a prolonged omission with only sporadic ODIs thereafter.
• His India career closed at 12 ODIs and 3 T20Is, after which he retired in 2023 following a substantial domestic and IPL tenure.
• Dhoni has ended his international career but returned as Chennai Super Kings captain in IPL 2025 after the regular skipper was ruled out with an elbow injury.