On Thursday, September 4, India's wrist spinner Amit Mishra announced his retirement from all formats of cricket. His retirement announcement came via a social media post he shared on X handle, where he thanked everyone he came across on his way. He wrote, "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, Haryana Cricket Association, my coaches, support staff, colleagues, and most importantly, the fans, whose faith and support gave me strength at every step." He added, "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. 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. As I close this chapter, my heart is full of gratitude and love. Cricket has given me everything, and now, I look forward to giving 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 Read also: BCCI President Race: Rajeev Shukla or a Cricketer to Succeed Binny Amit Mishra cricketing career Amit Mishra represented India across formats, featuring in 22 Tests, 36 ODIs and 10 T20Is, where he claimed a total of 156 wickets. He made his international debut in 2003 against South Africa in an ODI, returning figures of 1/29. His Test debut came in 2008 against Australia, where he bagged a memorable five-wicket haul, finishing with 7/106 in the match that India won by 320 runs. Mishra’s last international appearance was in the 2016 Chennai Test against England, where he took two wickets. In the IPL, he is the eighth-highest wicket-taker with 174 scalps in 162 matches and the only bowler with three hat-tricks. He last played for Lucknow Super Giants in 2024 but went unsold in the IPL 2025 auction.