Amit Mishra announces his retirement from cricket after a stellar career including 22 Tests and 174 IPL wickets
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He played 22 Tests, 36 ODIs, and 10 T20Is for India. He made his Test debut against Australia in 2008 and picked up five wickets in the first innings. Amit Mishra was also impressive in the second essay as well.
Amit Mishra announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Thursday. He last represented India in 2017 and the 42-year-old cricketer was a part of the IPL until the 2024 season. He played 22 Tests, 36 ODIs, and 10 T20Is for India. He made his Test debut against Australia in 2008 and picked up five wickets in the first innings. Amit Mishra was also impressive in the second essay as well.
He remains one of the most successful spinners in the Indian Premier League, with 174 wickets in 162 matches. He is the eighth-highest wicket-taker in the history of the tournament. Amit Mishra took three hat-tricks in the league, the most by a bowler.
“Today, after 25 years, I announce my retirement from cricket – a game that has been my first love, my teacher, and my greatest source of joy. This journey has been filled with countless emotions – moments of pride, hardship, learning, and love… I am deeply grateful to the BCCI, Haryana Cricket Association, my coaches, support staff, colleagues, and most importantly, the fans, whose faith and support gave me strength at every step,” he wrote on X.
Today, after 25 years, I announce my retirement from cricket — a game that has been my first love, my teacher, and my greatest source of joy.
This journey has been filled with countless emotions — moments of pride, hardship, learning, and love. I am deeply grateful to the BCCI,… pic.twitter.com/ouEzjU8cnp
— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) September 4, 2025
“From the struggles and sacrifices in the early days to the unforgettable moments on the field, every chapter has been an experience that has shaped me as a cricketer and as a person… Cricket has given me everything, and now, I look forward to giving back to the game that made me who I am,” he added.
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