Veteran leg-spinner Amit Mishra retires from professional cricket

Published - 04 Sept 2025, 12:26 IST | Updated - 04 Sept 2025, 12:31 IST

Indian veteran leg-spinner Amit Mishra has announced his retirement from professional cricket, bringing the curtains down on a remarkable career spanning over 25 years. Mishra represented India in 22 Tests, 36 ODIs, and 10 T20Is, accounting for 156 wickets for the Indian team across formats. At his peak, Mishra was a weapon for the Men in Blue, tricking the batters with sharp spin and deceptive flights.

Announcing his decision, Mishra admitted that recurring injuries and the desire to give the next generation of cricketers ample opportunities at the highest level influenced his call to retire.

“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,” said Mishra in a statement.

“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,” he added.