Expressing surprise over Manoj Tiwary being kept out of the Indian team in the ongoing tri-series in Australia, former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly Tuesday asked the player to be patient as "opportunities will come for him".

"It is surprising that Manoj has been made to sit out after scoring a century in his last outing," Ganguly told mediapersons on the sidelines of the Bengal team's practice session for the coming domestic one dayers. Ganguly is the captain of the side.

"But I'm sure opportunities would come for him. He has to remain patient," said Ganguly.