Amit Mishra to miss rest of IPL

The 37-year-old sustained a flexor tendon injury to the ring finger of his bowling hand

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Dehli Capitals leg-spinner Amit Mishra has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2020 Indian Premier League.

The 37-year-old sustained the flexor tendon injury to the ring finger on his bowling hand whilst trying to take a return catch during Delhi Capitals' match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Sharjah on October 3.

He had taken three wickets in three matches at an average of 24.

Mishra will now see a specialist to see what the options are for treatment and recovery.

A statement from the franchise read: "Everyone at Delhi Capitals wishes him a speedy recovery."

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