Krishnappa Gowtham (K. Gowtham) is known to Mysureans as a Mysuru Warrior as he plays for the Mysuru Warriors, city’s team in the Karnataka Premier League (KPL). This Karnataka cricketer, who made his first-class debut against Uttar Pradesh in Meerut during November 2012, had to wait another three years before returning to the State team this season during which he scalped 18 wickets in 8 matches. This feat of Gowtham did not go unnoticed as Mumbai Indians, the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owned by Reliance Industries, bought him for Rs. 2 crore at the recently held player auction. Gowtham also made an impression in the India ‘A’ team by scoring a powerful 74 against the touring Australian team at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.
Gowtham plays for Swasthik Union Cricket Club in Karntaka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Bengaluru league, Vijaya Bank for corporate tournaments and Mysuru Warriors in the KPL. Star of Mysore caught up with him during his visit to Chamundi Hill yesterday and spoke about his upcoming innings in the IPL. Excerpts…
