Veteran leg-spinner Amit Mishra produced a fine spell of 2/23 after taking a stunning well-timed catch to justify the faith shown by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the auction.
The 40-year-old, who plays just T20 cricket, was picked by LSG for Rs 50 lakh.
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Rahul Tripathi was sent back to the dressing room thanks to a brilliant age-defying catch from Mishra at short third-man.
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ICYMI – A brilliant diving catch by @MishiAmit ends Rahul Tripathi's stay out there in the middle.#TATAIPL #LSGvSRH pic.twitter.com/uJkjykYlJt— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 7, 2023
Fans just couldn’t believe that they were seeing a 40-year-old man:
A 40-year old #AmitMishra diving to take a catch in the IPL…#LSGvsSRH #IPL2023 https://t.co/7SCg81IlNl pic.twitter.com/cpYgZpON2P— Abhinav (@abhinav_k316) April 7, 2023
Amit Mishra always gives his 100% whenver he gets an opportunity. A true IPL legend ! #LSGvSRH pic.twitter.com/dJyMNVMdc3— The Cricket Statistician (@CricketSatire) April 7, 2023
Same Energy ! Same Intensity !40 Years Old Amit Mishra ????????#LSGvsSRH #MIvsCSK #amitmishra pic.twitter.com/9aUyFwW3iw— Yogi Says (@imyogi_26) April 7, 2023
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He had penned an emotional message when he was picked by LSG.
“Thank you @LucknowIPL for the opportunity. Looking forward to the tournament. I will do my best as always. Please continue to support me," wrote Mishra on Twitter.
Thank you @LucknowIPL for the opportunity. Looking forward to the tournament. I will do my best as always. Please continue to support me. #ipl2023 #ipl #lucknowsupergiants— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) December 23, 2022
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He was not done though as he picked up two wickets, his 167th and 168th in the IPL, picking up Adil Rashid and Washinton Sundar.
Mishra was substituted by ‘Impact Player’ Ayush Badoni with just one over left in the innings.
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