IPL Legend Amit Mishra Announces Retirement From All Forms Of Cricket

Former Indian legspinner Amit Mishra announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on September 4 (Thursday). The 42-year-old played 22 Tests, 36 ODIs, and 10 T20Is for India, claiming 156 wickets across formats. Mishra last represented India in 2017.

"These 25 years of my life in cricket have been nothing short of memorable. I am deeply grateful to the BCCI, the administration, Haryana cricket association, the support staff, my colleagues, and to my family members who were with me all this while," Mishra said, as quoted by IANS.

"I would like to thank the fans whose love and support whenever and wherever I played made the journey memorable. Cricket has given me countless memories and invaluable learnings, and each moment on the ground has been a memory I'll treasure for life."

Mishra had a distinguished career in the Indian Premier League (IPL), playing for Delhi Capitals, Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Lucknow Super Giants. He finished with 174 wickets in 162 matches at an average of 23.82 and an economy rate of 7.38.

Notably, Mishra is the eighth-highest wicket-taker in IPL history and the only player in the league’s history to take three hat-tricks. He last played an IPL game in 2024, capping off a remarkable career that spanned more than two decades.