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Amit Mishra is a household name among cricket fans in India. The veteran spinner has played over 60 international matches for India and picked up more than 150 wickets. In IPL, too, he has enjoyed success.

In 154 IPL games, the leg spinner has 166 wickets. However, the 39-year-old failed to find a suitor at the recently held IPL 2022 Mega Auction, as he was one of the well-known names besides the likes of Suresh Raina, Shakib Al Hasan, Eoin Morgan and several others who were left unsold.

Amit Mishra IS Not Finished Yet But Would Be There If Delhi Capitals Need Him

Amit Mishra was part of the Delhi Capitals squad last season; however, they did not go for him at this auction. At the end of the auction, Parth Jindal took to social media to thank the veteran spinner for his services to the franchise over the years.

Parth Jindal even added that Delhi Capitals would love to have Amit Mishra back when the time comes. Upon getting the message, the 39-year-old thanked his former employer and added that he’d be there for Delhi whenever in need. He even said that he was not finished yet.

He took to twitter and wrote, “Thanks @ParthJindal11 for the kind words & your acknowledgment of my services for the team. I am truly humbled! But, I am not finished yet and can easily add to the legacy of @DelhiCapitals…only if DC needs me! I am always in their corner. #ibleedDC”

In a heartwarming post on Twitter, Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal expressed his gratitude towards Amit Mishra for his stellar contributions to the franchise. He also stated that he would love to have the leggie back in the mix in a coaching capacity.

Amit Mishra Is 3rd Highest Wicket Taker Behind Lasith Malinga And Dwayne Bravo

Amit Mishra was part of the Delhi Daredevils squad from 2008-to 2010. He then joined Deccan Chargers and Sunrisers Hyderabad. He returned to Delhi in 2015 and was one of the critical members of the squad until last season(IPL 2021).

He is one of the most successful bowlers in IPL history. He currently occupies the third position among leading wicket-takers in IPL behind pacers Dwayne Bravo and Lasith Malinga, who have picked up 167 and 170 wickets, respectively. Amit Mishra, hence, is the most successful spinner in IPL history in terms of taking wickets.

Important Players acquired by Delhi Capitals at the IPL 2022 Mega Auction: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Shardul Thakur, Mustafizur Rahman, Kuldeep Yadav, Ashwin Hebbar, Sarfaraz Khan, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, KS Bharat

Delhi Capitals Retained players: Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel, Prithvi Shaw and Anrich Nortje.