Amit Mishra retires from all forms of cricket

Amit Mishra, one of India’s most experienced legspinners, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on September 4, bringing to a close a playing career that extended from the early 2000s through the IPL season of 2024. Mishra confirmed his decision to a news agency and in a separate statement cited recurring injuries and a wish to make room for younger players as key reasons for stepping away from the game.

Mishra represented India in 22 Tests, 36 One Day Internationals and 10 Twenty20 internationals, taking 156 wickets across formats, according to match records and team statistics. He made an immediate impact on Test debut in Mohali in 2008, picking up eight wickets in the match, including a five wicket haul in the first innings. Mishra was also part of India’s 2013 Champions Trophy winning squad and featured in the 2014 T20 World Cup campaign in which India finished runners up; he took 10 wickets in that tournament.

In a statement released on Thursday, Mishra reflected on his long association with the sport. "These 25 years of my life in cricket have been nothing short of memorable," he said, thanking the BCCI, the Haryana Cricket Association, coaches, teammates,...