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Indian cricket legend Amit Mishra has sparked controversy after admitting to age manipulation during his playing career. In a recent podcast with Shubhankar Mishra, clips of which have gone viral, Mishra confessed to having his age reduced by one year early in his career.
The shocking revelation came after a lighthearted exchange between Mishra and Rohit Sharma during IPL 2024. The playful banter about Mishra’s age on the field seemingly prompted a more candid discussion on the podcast.
According to Mishra, his coach advised him to adjust his birth date when he was a young player. “Let me tell you, I have a one-year discrepancy, and my coach helped with that. I didn’t even know about it,” he stated.
He further explained that his coach convinced him by saying, “From today, you are one year younger; now you have two more years.” Mishra went on to add that he was unaware of the change at the time.
The news has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, raising questions about the prevalence of age fraud in the sport. While Mishra claims innocence, his confession highlights a complex issue that has plagued youth sports for years.
The podcast also featured controversial comments by Mishra regarding Virat Kohli’s place among cricketing greats. He suggested that Kohli isn’t considered on par with legends like Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Rahul Dravid. Additionally, Mishra claimed that Kohli has changed after achieving fame, while Rohit Sharma remains unchanged.
These remarks are likely to generate further debate among fans and commentators. Whether Mishra’s age manipulation confession will have any repercussions on his career remains to be seen. One thing is certain – the veteran spinner has ignited a firestorm with his candid and controversial podcast revelations.
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