KC Cariappa, former KKR, PBKS and RR player, announces retirement from Indian cricket

KC Cariappa announced his retirement from Indian cricket on Monday, January 12. Cariappa, who has played for Kolkata Knight Riders, Punjab Kings and has been part of Rajasthan Royals, confirmed his decision through a social media post.

"From the streets where it all began... to stadium lights and wearing the jersey with pride - I lived the dream I once only imagined. Today, I KC CARIAPPA. officially announce my retirement from BCCI cricket," Carippa wrote in his Instagram post.

"Cariappa, who



played for Mizoram and Karnataka in the domestic circuit, reflected on his journey. "This journey gave me everything - victories that made me smile, defeats that broke me, and lessons that shaped me. I've felt pressure, pain, sacrifice, but also the kind of joy only cricket can give. I owe my deepest gratitude to Karnataka State Cricket Association - for building me, guiding me, and believing in me when it mattered the most. And to Cricket Association of Mizoram - thank you for trusting me, standing by me, and supporting me like family," he added.