“I was depressed”: Amit Mishra opens on Career Gap after announcing his cricket retirement | Cricket news

At the age of 42, Amit Mishra, the veteran of the legs, announced his retirement from professional cricket on Thursday after a 25 -year career. He revealed his battle against depression after being sidelined for five years after his beginnings and expressed his desire for a return earlier.Mishra made her international day’s international debut against South Africa in Dacca on TVS Cup in 2003. In his first game, he drank for five overs, took a window from Neil McKenzie and finished with 1/29 figures.After his beginnings, Mishra was absent from international cricket for about five years. The presence of Harbhajan Singh and Anil Kumble at their summit left the small space for Mishra in the team.His return to international cricket came when Kuble was injured and he had an impressive start to test. During his first trial match in 2008 against Australia in Mohali, he became the sixth Indian to demand five counters on the start.His classic attacking leg spin helped him reject the stars of the Australian striker Michael Clarke, Simon Katich, Shane Watson and others. This performance established it as a first leg spinner in India.“After my beginnings, there was a 5 -year gap in my career. If that was not there, I could have played more games. I did my debut in Bangladesh in a day’s match in 2003. After that, there was a gap of 5 years. I could not go back to the Indian team for five years. I was doing everything. Better. So that’s one thing. There is no regret, “Mishra told Ani.During her absence of international cricket, Mishra continued to play inner cricket for Haryana. He focused on improving his performance to attract the attention of selectors.“Whenever I had a chance, I played. Even if I played in such a large league, played in such large places, played all over the world, I proved there. I played there when people did not believe in me. After that, each team started to keep two left spinners in their team,” he added.After more than twenty years since its inception, Mishra maintains that he has no regrets. He was faced with depression for more than a year but found ways to remain motivated despite the uncertain prospects of returning to international cricket.He admitted: “But I have no regrets. I gave 100% every time I had a chance. And I always proved what I was told. I focused on performance. Although I was depressed for 1-1.5 years. I was angry. I was playing. At that time, it was a bit limited. But I was a little worried. But after 1-2 years, I spoke. I said, I want to play cricket. I play cricket. And I play.“So, how can I improve this? What can I add to my cricket? How can I improve my little performance? So, I started to pay attention to these things. I started talking to myself. I wondered what improvements I made. So, a person who loves cricket should never be depressed. Now you have more options.” So I started to pay attention. I started to appreciate the cricket and I was motivated. “.”Mishra has concluded her international career with 156 counters in 68 games in all formats. He remained an important player for Haryana in domestic cricket and became one of the main counters of the Indian Premier.