Veteran India legspinner Amit Mishra has announced his retirement from cricket. Mishra, 42, played all forms of international cricket from 2003 to 2017 and finishes with 22 Tests, 36 ODIs and 10 T20Is. His previous competitive fixture, though, came for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2024.
Mishra turned out for four teams in the IPL: Delhi Daredevils (now Capitals), Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad and LSG. Barring IPL 2022, he played all the editions of the tournament from 2008 to 2024. He finishes with 174 IPL wickets from 162 matches, which is eighth on the overall list . He also had the most hat-tricks (three) in the IPL, in 2008, 2011 and 2013.
"Today, after 25 years, I announce my retirement from cricket - a game that has been my first love, my teacher, and my greatest