After an incredible career spanning more than 25 years, Indian leg-spinner Amit Mishra has announced his retirement from professional cricket. Amit Mishra took 156 wickets for the Indian side in 22 Test matches, 36 ODIs, and 10 T20Is while playing for them. When he was at his best, Mishra was a tool for the Men in Blue, using deceptive flights and crisp spin to fool the hitters.
In announcing his decision, Amit Mishra acknowledged that his call to retire was influenced by his desire to provide the upcoming generation of cricket players with enough of opportunity at the top level as well as by recurrent ailments.
“My 25 years of playing cricket have been absolutely unforgettable. In a statement, Amit Mishra expressed her sincere gratitude to the Haryana Cricket Association, the BCCI, the administration, the support staff, her coworkers, and her family for being by her side throughout the entire ordeal.
Amit Mishra continues to play in both local cricket and the IPL even after his final appearance for India in 2017.
“I want to express my gratitude to the audience, whose love and encouragement made the trip unforgettable wherever and everytime I performed. Every moment I’ve spent on the pitch has been a memory I’ll cherish forever, and cricket has given me innumerable memories and priceless lessons’, he continued.
During an ODI tri-series in Bangladesh in 2003, the leg-spinner made his debut for his country. He had to wait until 2008 to be awarded a Test cap against Australia in Mohali, when he immediately made an impression with a five-wicket debut. By taking 18 wickets in five games against Zimbabwe in 2013, Amit Mishra tied the world record held by the great Javagal Srinath for the most wickets in a bilateral ODI series.
He also participated in the 2014 T20 World Cup in Bangladesh, where he took 10 wickets with an economy rate of 6.68 and an average of 14.70. Despite the team finishing second, he was instrumental in India’s run to the final. In the 2024 Indian Premier League, he played his final game for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) against the Rajasthan Royals (RR).
With 174 wickets in 162 games at an average of 23.82 and an economy of 7.37, Mishra ends his illustrious career as the seventh-highest wicket-taker in the IPL to date. Notably, he is the only bowler in IPL history to record three hat-tricks, and he did so while playing for the Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Delhi Daredevils (now the Capitals).
Mishra stated his intention to stay actively involved in cricket in the future by teaching, commentating, and mentoring young players in addition to constantly interacting with supporters on social media and YouTube.
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