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‘I went into depression for a year and a half’: Amit Mishra

"I kept thinking about what my mistake was," Mishra recalled…

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 7:41 AM
‘I went into depression for a year and a half’: Amit Mishra
Key Things to Know
  • Amit Mishra revealed he suffered from depression for a year and a half after being dropped by India.
  • Following his 2003 debut, Mishra lost form and was omitted from domestic teams like the Duleep Trophy.
  • A selector's honest feedback encouraged Mishra to refocus on his domestic performances and batting.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Indian cricketer Amit Mishra revealed in an interview with Aakash Chopra that he suffered from depression for a year and a half after being dropped from the national team following his 2003 debut. The leg-spinner subsequently lost his form and was excluded from domestic setups, including the Duleep Trophy and India A squads.

Mishra explained that an honest conversation with a selector helped him understand the need to focus on domestic performances rather than just playing for India. He eventually earned a recall to the national side in 2008, going on to feature in 22 Tests, 36 ODIs, and 10 T20Is across his international career.

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