IPL Crorepati Krishnappa Gowtham Retires After 14-Year Cricket Career

• Krishnappa Gowtham, a 37-year-old Indian all-rounder, has announced his retirement after a 14-year professional cricket career.
• Known for his aggressive style, lower-order batting, and off-spin, Gowtham played for India, India 'A', Karnataka, and multiple IPL teams.
• He earned over 35 crore rupees in nine IPL seasons, with his highest bid being 9.25 crore by Chennai Super Kings in 2021.
• Gowtham made his first-class debut in 2012, took 27 wickets in the 2016-17 Ranji season, and scored a first-class century.
• He played one T20I for India in 2021 against Sri Lanka, taking one wicket, but received no further international opportunities.

Why It Matters: Krishnappa Gowtham, a successful IPL all-rounder, retires at 37 after a 14-year career.