At the end of a professional career that lasted more than 20 years, veteran legspinner Amit Mishra announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
The 42-year-old Amit Mishra finished his final international match in 2017, but he continued to play in both domestic and IPL cricket, most recently for the Lucknow Super Giants in 2024.
He finishes with 156 international wickets from 22 Test matches, 36 ODIs, and 10 T20Is for India. Mishra made his Test debut in Mohali in 2008, taking five wickets against Australia to honor the occasion.
Throughout the IPL, Mishra proved himself as one of the most reliable spin options for all teams. He is one of the competition’s all-time top wicket-takers with 174 in 162 games. With the Delhi Daredevils (2008), Deccan Chargers (2011), and Sunrisers Hyderabad (2013), he also has the exceptional record of being the first bowler to have three IPL hat-tricks.
Mishra cited injuries and a desire to create room for the next generation when he announced his decision. “I am announcing my retirement from cricket today, after 25 years. Cricket has been my first passion, my teacher, and my biggest source of happiness.
There have been countless feelings along the way, including pride, adversity, education, and love. I owe a debt of gratitude to the Haryana Cricket Association, the BCCI, my coaches, support staff, teammates, and above everyone else my supporters, whose encouragement and faith kept me going at every turn.
