Cricketer Amit Mishra announced his retirement from professional cricket

• Indian leg-spinner Amit Mishra announced his retirement from professional cricket.
• He announced his retirement from professional cricket after a glorious career spanning over 25 years.

• Amit Mishra said that the decision was taken mainly due to recurring injuries.
• The decision was also based on the belief that the younger generation should be given opportunities.
• Amit Mishra is a right-arm leg-break bowler and a right-handed tail-end batsman.

• He plays for Haryana in the domestic Ranji Trophy.
• He plays for the T20 franchise Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League.