KC Cariappa Retirement: Indian domestic cricket’s well-known mystery spinner KC Cariappa has announced his retirement from cricket at the age of just 31. He shared about this decision of his on social media on Monday. Cariappa’s cricketing journey was not easy, but he made a name for himself and reached big platforms like the IPL.
KC Cariappa Retirement
Cariappa started his career playing cricket in the streets. That’s where his dream began—to one day play in a big stadium and wear his team’s jersey; he fulfilled that dream. Announcing his retirement, he wrote that cricket has given him a lot—the joy of victory and the pain of defeat. All these experiences have made him a better person.
He stated that during his cricketing journey, he faced pressure and pain and made many sacrifices, but the joy he received from cricket is unmatched. Even though he will no longer play cricket, his love for the game will always remain.
KC Cariappa suddenly came into the limelight in the year 2015 when the then-reigning IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders bought him for Rs 2.40 crore. The remarkable thing was that he was an uncapped player at the time. After receiving such a large sum, all eyes were on him.
KC Cariappa IPL Journey
However, Cariappa only got to play one match for KKR in IPL 2015. But in that match, he dismissed South African batting legend AB de Villiers, which became a special moment in his career.
Later, he joined the Kings XI Punjab team and played a total of 9 matches in the 2016 and 2017 IPL seasons, taking 7 wickets. He was also part of the Rajasthan Royals team; his IPL journey may not have been long, but it was certainly memorable.
In domestic cricket, Cariappa represented both the Karnataka and Mizoram teams. He took a total of 157 wickets across all formats. His performance in first-class cricket was exceptional, where he took 75 wickets in 14 matches with an average of around 23.
At the time of his retirement, Cariappa specifically thanked the Karnataka State Cricket Association and the Mizoram Cricket Association. He said that Karnataka had nurtured him as a player, and Mizoram had shown him unwavering support like family.
KC Cariappa’s journey demonstrates that hard work and belief can make dreams come true. Although his cricketing career has now ended, his story will continue to inspire aspiring cricketers.
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