Overview
- KC Cariappa confirmed his retirement from Indian domestic and IPL cricket in a social media post, framing it as the end of his BCCI career.
- He thanked the Karnataka State Cricket Association for nurturing his development and the Cricket Association of Mizoram for sustained backing.
- Signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 2.4 crore in 2015, he debuted by dismissing AB de Villiers before later spells with Kings XI Punjab, a KKR return, and Rajasthan Royals.
- Across 11 IPL matches he took eight wickets at a 9.66 economy rate, reflecting limited opportunities at the tournament level.
- In domestic cricket he claimed 75 wickets in 14 First-Class games with five five-wicket hauls and two ten-wicket matches, finished T20s with 58 wickets, added 24 List A wickets in 20 matches, and was known for mystery-spin variations.