Amit Mishra Admits Age Fudging in Candid Podcast
Veteran Indian spinner Amit Mishra, known as one of the highest wicket-takers in the Indian Premier League, recently admitted to age fudging. In a candid chat on Shubhankar Mishra’s podcast, the current Lucknow Super Giants player revealed that his coach advised him to decrease his age by one year during his early years.
The Coach’s Advice
Mishra shared that his coach convinced him to alter his age, making him appear one year younger. “Let me tell you, I have a one-year discrepancy, and my coach helped with that. I didn’t even know about it. The coach called my home and asked for one more year for me. It was quite an emotional story. I was surprised and asked, ‘How?’ He said, ‘From today, you are one year younger; now you have two more years.’ I agreed,” Mishra revealed during the podcast.
The Real Age at Debut
This revelation highlights that Mishra was actually 22 years old when he made his debut for India in 2003, contrary to the documented age of 21. His coach’s intervention allowed him to play at a younger recorded age, potentially extending his cricketing career.
Chat with Rohit Sharma
The topic of age fudging came up during a conversation about the IPL 2024 match between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants. During the match, Rohit Sharma humorously questioned Mishra about his age. “You made your debut when we in our nappies. That’s when you made your debut. You made your debut when you were 20?” Rohit asked.
Mishra responded, “Yes. 20-21.”
A Mutual Joke
The podcast discussion also covered Mishra’s chat with Rohit Sharma about their respective ages. Mishra recounted asking Rohit if he was truly 37 years old. “Not diapers, but he said when we were young. I told him, ‘I also watched someone play when I was young.’ Many people start playing early; it doesn’t mean they are now 45 or 50. He laughed and said, ‘I’m 37.’ I later confirmed and said, ‘Are you really 37?’ He laughed and didn’t say anything,” Mishra shared.
Longstanding Banter
Mishra emphasized that the banter between him and Rohit is longstanding and lighthearted. “If I had questioned that are you 37, what would have happened? But I thought, it’s okay, we were joking, and he joked with me. And that’s how it is with me, joking around with him. It’s been going on for a long time, not just today,” he added.
This revelation adds an intriguing layer to Amit Mishra’s illustrious cricketing career, showcasing the often-hidden aspects of professional sports.(online casino)