Veteran Indian leg-spinner Amit Mishra has announced his retirement from all formats of cricket. The 42-year-old Amit Mishra bid farewell to a long cricket career of 25 years.
Amit Mishra Retirement: After Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement, another spinner from Team India has announced his retirement from all three formats of cricket. This player is none other than leg-spinner Amit Mishra, who has been away from Team India for a long time. He has now put a full stop to his long 25-year cricket career. Amit Mishra has achieved the remarkable feat of taking three hat-tricks in the IPL, making him the only bowler in this format with this record.
In addition, he has bowled brilliantly for India and played many memorable matches. However, he can now play in other T20 leagues around the world and continue to showcase his experience.
Amit Mishra's Retirement
After retiring, Amit Mishra said, "These 25 years in cricket have made my life extremely special. I heartily thank the BCCI, administration, Haryana Cricket Association, support staff, my fellow players, and family. Also, the unwavering love and support from the fans have made my journey even more memorable. Cricket has given me countless memories and invaluable lessons."
Every moment spent on the field has become a memory that I will cherish for a lifetime. For Mishra, this retirement is not just a decision, but an honour to 25 years of hard work and contribution to the world of cricket.
Amit Mishra's Cricket Career
Amit Mishra has performed brilliantly for Indian cricket. The highlights of his career are as follows:
- Test Cricket: 648 runs and 76 wickets in 22 matches
- ODI Cricket: 43 runs and 64 wickets in 36 matches
- T20 International: 16 wickets in 10 matches
- IPL: 381 runs and 174 wickets in 162 matches
Amit Mishra's contribution in the IPL has also been very special. He has achieved the feat of taking three hat-tricks, which no other bowler has done in this format. This achievement places him among the most memorable leg-spinners in IPL history.
A Career Longer Than Sachin Tendulkar's
Amit Mishra played 22 Tests, 36 ODIs, and 10 T20 matches for the Indian team. He played his last ODI against New Zealand in 2016 and his last Test match in the same year. His last international match in T20 was against England in 2017. Mishra's experienced bowling pulled Team India out of difficult situations on many occasions. His leg-spin was a challenge for opposition batsmen in every major match.
Amit Mishra's career has been longer than that of Sachin Tendulkar. Sachin, often called the God of Cricket, ended his long career of 24 years on November 16, 2013. Meanwhile, Amit Mishra extended his career by a year, playing cricket for 25 years. This proves that he strengthened Indian cricket with his bowling for a long time.
Amit Mishra has been recognized as a legendary spinner in the IPL. He holds the unique record of taking three hat-tricks. Additionally, he has taken a total of 174 wickets in 162 matches. His bowling played a crucial role in securing victories for many teams in the IPL.
