India Morning News
New Delhi: Indian cricketer Amit Mishra has officially announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Mishra shared news through a heartfelt post on social media.
During his career, Mishra played 22 Test matches, 36 ODIs, and 10 T20 Internationals for India. He took 76 wickets in Tests, 64 in ODIs, and 16 in T20Is.
Amit Mishra’s farewel massage
“After 25 years, I am retiring from cricket. This game has been my first love, my teacher, and the biggest source of happiness in my life. The journey has been full of emotions. I thank the BCCI, Haryana Cricket Association, my coaches, staff, teammates, and especially the fans whose support gave me strength at every step. From the struggles of my early days to unforgettable moments on the field, every chapter has shaped me as a cricketer and as a person. I am grateful to my family, teammates, and mentors for standing by me. Cricket has given me everything, and now I wish to give something back to the game,” Mishra said in his statement.
Three retirements in one week
Mishra is third cricketer in past week to announce retirement.
On 27 August 2025, India’s senior spinner Ravichandran Ashwin retired from the IPL.
On 2 September 2025, Pakistan’s Asif Ali retired from all formats of international cricket.
And now, on 4 September 2025, Amit Mishra has bid farewell to cricket.
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
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