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Veteran Indian leg-spinner Amit Mishra has officially called time on his cricketing career, announcing his retirement from all formats on Thursday.
The 42-year-old shared an emotional statement on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, reflecting on a journey that spanned more than two decades.
“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,” Mishra wrote.
He expressed his gratitude to the BCCI, the Haryana Cricket Association, his teammates, coaches, and fans for their unwavering support.
“This journey has been filled with countless emotions — moments of pride, hardship, learning, and love,” he added.
“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.”
Amit Mishra also acknowledged the struggles and sacrifices of his early days, while cherishing the unforgettable moments on the field.
“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,” he said, dedicating special thanks to his family for standing by him through the highs and lows.
“To my family – thank you for standing firmly by my side through the highs and lows. To my teammates and mentors – thank you for making this journey so special,” he added.
Looking ahead, he pledged to “give back to the game that made me who I am.”
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
For the unversed, Mishra represented India between 2003 and 2017, featuring in 22 Tests, 36 ODIs, and 10 T20Is. His final professional outing came in IPL 2024 for Lucknow Super Giants.
A stalwart of the Indian Premier League, he played for Delhi Daredevils (now Capitals), Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and LSG, appearing in every edition from 2008 to 2024 except 2022.
He retired with 174 wickets from 162 matches, placing eighth on the all-time IPL wicket-takers list.
He also holds the distinction of being the only bowler with three IPL hat-tricks, achieved in 2008, 2011, and 2013.
