Bengaluru, Dec. 22 -- Krishnappa Gowtham, Karnataka allrounder and former India player, retired from first-class cricket on Monday, leaving behind a career that epitomised the grind and perseverance required in India's domestic circuit.
Reflecting on his journey, Gowtham said, "Domestic cricket doesn't just teach cricket; it teaches life," highlighting the lessons learned away from the international spotlight.
Gowtham described domestic cricket as the backbone of Indian cricket, where players endure long hours on unresponsive pitches, repeated practice sessions, and the relentless pressure to perform every week.
"One of the most memorable moments of my career was a Ranji Trophy match in Tamil Nadu, where I took eight wickets in a single ...