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KC Cariappa Retires From BCCI Cricket at 31

His Instagram announcement capped a rise from KPL standout to an IPL debut marked by AB de Villiers’ wicket.

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.