Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 13/04/1994 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
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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 |
| Wife | N/A |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Coach/Mentor | Not Known | ||||||
| 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. |