Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 13/04/1994 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
Latest News about KC Cariappa
01/01/2026
K.C. Cariappa, the leg-spinner from Bengaluru who played for Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings XI Punjab in the IPL, announced his retirement from Indian professional cricket. Born on 13 April 1994, he debuted in the IPL in 2015 after impressing in trials and the Karnataka Premier League. Over his career, he played limited first-class and List A matches for Karnataka but struggled to break into the IPL playing XI regularly despite his domestic performances.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Konganda Charamanna Cariappa |
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| Nickname | Carri |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm |
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| Weight | 72 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Aries |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Listening to Music, Playing golf |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Career
| Coach/Mentor | Not Known |
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| Jersey Number | #26 (Kings XI Punjab) |
| Domestic/State Teams | Karnataka, Bijapur Bulls, Kolkata Knight Riders, Kings XI Punjab |
| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-handed leg break |
| Nature on field | Calm |
| Records/Achievements | As of March 2017, Cariappa has played 15 T20 matches and taken 13 wickets, averaging at 33.61. |
| Career Turning Point | Looking at the performance of Cariappa in the Karnataka Premier League, Kolkata Knight Riders signed him for the 2015 season of IPL. |
Favourites
| Favourite Actor | Shahrukh Khan |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. KC Cariappa's smoking habit is unknown. | |
| 2. It is also not known whether KC Cariappa drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. Initially, Cariappa played as a fast bowling all-rounder before switching to orthodox round-arm action. | |
| 4. Before his time with Social Cricket Club in Bangalore, he participated in numerous tennis ball tournaments. | |
| 5. His stint with Bijapur Bulls in the 2014 Karnataka Premier League saw him secure 11 wickets, ranking him as the third highest wicket-taker with an economy rate of just 6. | |
| 6. During the 2014 IPL trials, Cariappa impressed when Gautam Gambhir struggled to read his bowling, leading Gambhir to recommend him to his team management. | |
| 7. Despite being listed at a base price of INR 10 Lakh, Kolkata Knight Riders acquired Cariappa for INR 2.4 Crores after an intense bidding war with Delhi Daredevils. | |
| 8. Ricky Ponting once likened Cariappa to the Sunil Narine of Indian cricket. | |
| 9. In the 2016 IPL auctions, Kings XI Punjab signed Cariappa for INR 80 Lakh, but he has found it challenging to secure a regular spot in the team. |