- India,
- 04-Sep-2025 02:08 PM IST
Amit Mishra: Indian cricket team's experienced leg-spinner Amit Mishra, who was out of the national team for a long time, announced his retirement from all formats of cricket on 4 September 2025. In his illustrious cricket career of 25 years, Mishra achieved many achievements, including a unique record in the Indian Premier League (IPL), which no other player has been able to make till now.Continuous injuries forced him to retireAmit Mishra informed about his decision to retire through an emotional statement. According to news agency ANI, Mishra said,"These 25 years of my life in cricket have been no less than a memorable moment. I would like to thank the BCCI, administration, Haryana Cricket Association, support staff, my fellow players and my family members from the bottom of my heart, who supported me throughout this journey. I also want to thank all the fans who always encouraged me on the field. Cricket gave me countless memories and I got a chance to learn a lot in life, which I will never forget."Mishra's career was affected due to continuous injuries, due to which he had to take this difficult decision.Excellent performance in international cricketAmit Mishra played 22 Tests, 36 ODIs and 10 T20 Internationals for the Indian team. In Test cricket, he took 76 wickets in 40 innings at an average of 35.72. In ODIs, he took 64 wickets in 36 matches at an impressive average of 23.63, while in 10 T20 matches, he took 16 wickets.Unique record in IPLThe magic of Amit Mishra's spin was seen for a long time in IPL. He took 174 wickets in 162 IPL matches at an average of 23.82. Mishra is the only bowler in IPL history to have achieved the feat of taking three hat-tricks. This is a record that no other player has been able to make so far.An indelible mark on the cricketing worldAmit Mishra's career will be remembered not only for his bowling variations but also for his hard work, passion and dedication towards the game. His retirement announcement marks the end of an era among cricket fans, but his achievements and records will always inspire.
