All-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham, architect of many a famous victory for Karnataka, announced his retirement in Bengaluru on Monday.
An off-spinner and attacking batter, Gowtham featured in 59 First Class and 68 List-A games for Karnataka.
The 37-year-old, a gritty and combative presence on the field, earned one ODI cap for India, against Sri Lanka in 2021.
Among his memorable performances is an eight-wicket haul against Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy in 2019, which powered Karnataka to an exciting 26-run win. Gowtham’s last First Class fixture came in February 2023.
In the 2019-20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final against Tamil Nadu, Gowtham defended 13 runs in the last over to give his side a one-run victory.
Gowtham made history as the most expensive uncapped player in IPL history when he was signed by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for Rs. 9.25 crore at the 2021 auction. In 2018, Gowtham was signed for Rs. 6.2 crore by Rajasthan Royals (RR).
Gowtham spoke with pride about representing Karnataka for the entirety of his domestic career.
“While I had the option of going to another State, I never seriously considered it. I began my journey as a proud Karnataka cricketer, and I never thought about playing for another State,” Gowtham said on Monday.
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