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Amit Mishra Retirement: Amit Mishra, the 42-year-old Indian leg-spinner, announced his retirement from professional cricket on Thursday, bringing a curtain down on a career spanning over two decades.

In a statement, Mishra, one of India's most consistent spinners with the ball, said that the decision was primarily based on replicated injuries and the belief that the younger generations need to be allowed to shine on the big stage.

Throughout his career, Mishra became interchangeable with determination and skill in spin bowling. He carved his name in the hearts of cricket fans with match-winning performances for India and stellar performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

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“These 25 years of my life in cricket have been nothing short of memorable. I am deeply grateful to the BCCI, the administration, the Haryana cricket association, the support staff, my colleagues, and to my family members who were with me all this time," Amit Mishra said in his retirement 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. 

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Mishra, veteran Indian leg-spinner, donned the Indian jersey 68 times across all formats and scalped 156 wickets. Mishra featured for India in 22 Tests, 36 ODIs and ten T20Is and holds the record for the only bowler to take three hat-tricks in the IPL.