IPL 2018: Dinesh Karthik Named New Kolkata Knight Riders Captain
Dinesh Karthik has been named the captain of IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders.
The Kolkata Knight Riders will field a first-time captain this season with wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik being appointed the skipper, replacing Gautam Gambhir who has now moved to Delhi Daredevils.
Robin Uthappa has been named his vice-captain for the season that starts 7 April.
Karthik said he was looking forward to lead a side having a combination of youth and experience.
"It is an honour to represent Kolkata Knight Riders, one of the most successful franchises in the IPL and I look forward to this new challenge. I am excited about the squad that has been assembled, which has a great combination of experience and youth," said Karthik.
KKR play their opening game on April 8 at the Eden Gardens.
KKR's MD and CEO Venky Mysore said, "It is indeed a start of a new phase for KKR, and we are delighted that someone as experienced as Dinesh Karthik will lead the side." Regarding the team's vice-captain, he said, "Robin has been an integral part of KKR since 2014 and played a crucial role in KKR winning the championship. We are fortunate to have both Dinesh & Robin in leadership roles for KKR."
The announcement was made at the Star Sports studios in the KKR-Star Sports show called Knight Club.
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