Amit Mishra
Leg-spin wizard with three IPL hat-tricks
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Amit Mishra (born 24 November 1982) is a former Indian cricketer. He is a right-arm leg-break bowler and right-handed tail-ender batsman. He plays for Haryana in the domestic Ranji Trophy and for the T20 franchise Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League. He has represented India in Test, ODIs and T20s. Mishra was a member of the Indian team that won the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.
Quick Facts
- Country
- India
- Nickname
- Mishi
- Born
- 24 November 1982
- Birthplace
- Delhi, India
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm leg break
- Role
- Bowler
Lore & Background
Mishra made his Test debut against Australia at Mohali in 2008, taking 5/71 and 2/35. He scored his highest Test score of 84 in England in 2011. In ODIs, he took 18 wickets in a bilateral series against Zimbabwe in July 2013, equaling Javagal Srinath's world record. He took a hat-trick for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2013, becoming the first player to take three IPL hat-tricks. He is the seventh highest wicket-taker in IPL history.
Reader's Guide
Mishra is a leg-spin bowler who often bowls in the middle overs. He is effective against right-handed batsmen and has dismissed Rohit Sharma the most times in the IPL. He can also contribute useful runs as a night-watchman.
Did You Know?
- Mishra took a hat-trick for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Pune Warriors India in IPL 2013.
- He equaled Javagal Srinath's record for most wickets in a bilateral ODI series (18) in July 2013.
- He was named in the ESPNcricinfo IPL XI for his performances in 2013.
- Mishra was the leading wicket-taker for Haryana in the 2018–19 Vijay Hazare Trophy with 16 dismissals.
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