Overview

• The 42-year-old leg-spinner announced his retirement on September 4 in a statement shared on X, closing a professional career that began in 2000.
• He represented India in 22 Tests, 36 ODIs and 10 T20Is, taking 156 international wickets, including a five-wicket haul on Test debut in Mohali in 2008.
• In the IPL, Mishra claimed 174 wickets from 162 matches and remains the only bowler to register three hat-tricks, achieved with Delhi Daredevils (2008), Deccan Chargers (2011) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (2013).
• His final competitive appearance came for Lucknow Super Giants against Rajasthan Royals in the 2024 IPL season.
• After retiring, he said he will remain involved in the game through coaching, commentary and mentoring, and he reflected on frustrating selection phases, noting that some players were 'captain's favourites.'