Krishnappa Gowtham Bids Farewell to Competitive Cricket

By siliconindia  |  Tuesday, 23 December 2025, 10:39:12 AM IST

Krishnappa Gowtham Bids Farewell to Competitive Cricket
  • Former India all-rounder retires from all formats, calling time on a professional career that spanned international, IPL, and domestic cricket
  • Played one ODI, built a strong IPL and domestic career, featuring for multiple franchises and delivering consistent performances across formats
  • Known for match-winning all-round performances, combining power-hitting and effective off-spin, with several standout games at the domestic and league level

Former India all-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham has announced his retirement from professional cricket, bringing an end to a career defined by grit, versatility, and memorable all-round displays. The 37 year-old made the announcement on Monday at a press conference held at the KSCA Media Lounge in Bengaluru, in the presence of Karnataka State Cricket Association officials.

Gowtham represented India once at the international level, featuring in an ODI against Sri Lanka on July 23, 2021. In that match, he picked up his only international wicket by dismissing wicketkeeper Minod Bhanuka. While his time in India colors was brief, Gowtham remained a consistent performer in domestic cricket and franchise leagues.

He gained national attention during the IPL 2021 auction, when Chennai Super Kings signed him for Rs 9.25 crore, making him the most expensive uncapped Indian player at the time. Over the years, he played for multiple IPL teams, including Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings, and Lucknow Super Giants. His final IPL appearance came in May 2024 for Lucknow Super Giants against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

In 36 IPL matches, the off-spinning all-rounder scored 247 runs at an impressive strike rate of 166.90 and took 21 wickets with an economy of 8.24. His domestic record was equally solid. Gowtham scored 737 runs and claimed 116 wickets in 32 first-class games. In List A cricket, he added 400 runs and 51 wickets, while in T20s, he finished with 454 runs and 32 wickets from 49 matches.

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One of the standout moments of his career came in the 2019 Karnataka Premier League, where he smashed 134 off 56 balls and followed it with stunning bowling figures of 8 for 15 in the same match.

Known for his fighting spirit and big-match temperament, Gowtham leaves the game with respect earned through perseverance and performance.

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