Overview

• Mishra confirmed his decision on September 4, ending a career that brought 156 wickets for India across 22 Tests, 36 ODIs and 10 T20Is.
• He leaves a distinct IPL legacy with 174 wickets and remains the only bowler to claim three hat-tricks in the tournament, achieved with three different franchises.
• His final professional outing came in IPL 2024 for Lucknow Super Giants, where he recorded 1 for 20 against Rajasthan Royals.
• He revealed he experienced depression during a five-year gap after his 2003 ODI debut, reflecting on the frustration of intermittent selection.
• A standout international peak came in 2013 when he matched Javagal Srinath’s mark with 18 wickets in a five-ODI series against Zimbabwe, and he later starred in India’s run to the 2014 T20 World Cup final.