Bizarre: Unmarried Indian cricketer accused of domestic violence and dowry by 'wife'-- Here's what happened

It is said that sometimes real life is stranger than fiction, and this seems to be true in the case of Indian cricketer Amit Mishra. The former Indian spinner-- who has played in Tests, ODIs, T20s for India and IPLs-- has found himself in an unexpected controversy lately. Amit Mishra, 42, is unmarried. However, the Indian cricketer is reportedly booked for domestic violence and dowry harassment by his 'wife'. Yes, you read that right!
According to reports, Mishra's wife has filed a complaint seeking INR 1 crore in compensation and has also accused the cricketer’s family of demanding INR 10 lakh and a car as dowry at the time of their wedding. Calling these reports as "incorrect", the Indian cricketer has now not only rejected the reports but also threatened to take legal action against the press.
Taking to X, Amit Mishra posted, "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."

Commenting on this bizarre incident, Amit Mishra further told IANS on April 22, “This is truly disheartening to see what’s being circulated. My photo has been used in a fake news story. I am unmarried, and that’s well known— yet such baseless stories are being published with my image. What are these media houses even doing? If they don’t correct their mistake, I will take action against them. My family is deeply disturbed by this. This is not journalism."
Mishra's coach Sanjay Bhardwaj also spoke in favour of the cricketer and slammed the false reports against him. Urging the press to not speculate or spread false news, Bhardwaj said, as reported by News 18, “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."
Amit Mishra was born on November 24, 1982, Bansi to Chandrakala and S M Mishra. He ahs a brother named Sanjay Mishra.
On the work front, Amit Mishra has played in 22 Tests, 36 ODIs, and 10 T20Is for India, taking 76, 64, and 16 wickets respectively. In addition to his bowling achievements, he has scored four half-centuries in red-ball cricket.
Throughout his IPL career, Mishra has represented four franchises — including the now-defunct Deccan Chargers, Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants, and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Mishra's last appearance in competitive cricket came during the IPL 2024 season, where he played a single match for Rajasthan Royals against Lucknow Super Giants.