Dinesh Karthik appointed as captain of Kolkata Knight Riders

Wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik was today appointed a captain of Kolkata Knight Riders and Robin Uthappa his deputy for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The announcement was made at the Star Sports studios in the KKR-Star Sports show called Knight Club.

Present on the occasion were KKRs MD and CEO, Venky Mysore, and Karthik himself. Karthik said he was looking forward to leading 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. 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." KKR play their opening game on April 8 at the Eden Gardens.