Amit Mishra, the legspinner who quietly built a reputation as one of India’s most durable bowlers, has announced his retirement from cricket at the age of 42.

Mishra’s international career ran from 2003 to 2017 and included 22 Tests, 36 ODIs and 10 T20Is. His last appearance for India came eight years ago, but he kept playing the IPL until last season, turning out for Lucknow Super Giants.

He also played for Delhi, Deccan Chargers and Sunrisers Hyderabad, finishing with 174 wickets in 162 IPL matches — eighth on the all-time list and still the only bowler with three hat-tricks in the tournament.

“I’ve been fortunate to share dressing rooms with legends like Sachin and Dhoni and later with players like Rohit,” Mishra said in a statement. “Not everyone gets a grand farewell, but cricket has given me everything. I always tried to play with heart.”

His Test debut came in 2008 against Australia in Mohali, where he claimed five wickets in the match. But with Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh firmly established, his chances were often limited.

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He admitted to frustrations over the years but said he drew motivation from the simple fact that he was among the select few to wear the India shirt.

Mishra’s domestic record is equally rich: 535 wickets in first-class cricket, 252 in List A, and even a double century in the Ranji Trophy. For Haryana, he was a constant figure through the 2000s and 2010s, keeping the flame of classical legspin alive.