Amit Mishra issues official statement as explosive domestic violence and dowry allegations surface

Former India cricketer Amit Mishra has denied recent media reports naming him in an "unrelated" domestic violence and dowry harassment case. The veteran leg spinner expressed his frustration over the report, adding that he is unmarried and stating that the allegations are baseless and unrelated to him.

Multiple media outlets reported that a cricketer and his family were accused of dowry harassment, with the alleged victim seeking ₹1 crore in compensation. The reports claimed that ₹10 lakh and a car were demanded at the time of the wedding. Amit Mishra was not named, but some platforms used his image.

I Will Be Forced to Take Legal Action - Amit Mishra

Mishra stated that the allegations are completely unrelated to him or his family. He clarified that he has no involvement in the matter and warned media outlets against using his image in such stories, stating that he will consider taking legal action.

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''I’m extremely disappointed by what’s being circulated in the media. I’ve always respected the press, but while the news itself may be accurate, the photograph used is mine—which is completely incorrect. Using my image for unrelated stories must stop immediately, or I will be forced to take legal action,'' said Mishra from his X (formerly known as Twitter) account.

I’m extremely disappointed by what’s being circulated in the media. I’ve always respected the press, but while the news itself may be accurate, the photograph used is mine—which is completely incorrect. Using my image for unrelated stories must stop immediately, or I will be…

— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) April 22, 2025

Amit Mishra Is Unmarried - Sanjay Bhardwaj

Mishra’s long-time coach, Sanjay Bhardwaj, expressed strong disappointment over the false reports. He stated that Mishra is unmarried and criticized the media’s lack of fact-checking. Bhardwaj added that this kind of reporting does not reflect real journalism.

“Amit Mishra is unmarried. Why such a story was circulated is beyond our understanding. This is not journalism. They should verify facts before publishing such reports," he said.

The controversy has sparked widespread public interest due to the seriousness of the allegations. However, after Mishra clarified that the reports are baseless and unrelated to him, there is hope that both media platforms and social media users will refrain from spreading misinformation.

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Amit Mishra Played for Team India from 2003 to 2017

Amit Mishra played for India in 22 Tests, 36 ODIs, and 10 T20Is, with his last international appearance being a T20I against England in 2017. He was part of the Indian squad that won the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy and reached the final of the 2014 ICC T20 World Cup.

Mishra had been active in the Indian Premier League (IPL) until last year. He played for four franchises: Deccan Chargers, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Lucknow Super Giants.

The leg spinner (3) has the record for the most hat-tricks in IPL history. He took 174 wickets in 162 IPL matches at an impressive economy rate of 7.37. He is one of the highest wicket-takers in IPL history. Mishra is commentating on IPL 2025. His last appearance in the IPL came in 2024, where he played for LSG.