IPL 2018: 5 reasons why Dinesh Karthik will fail to replace Gautam Gambhir as KKR captain

#4 He is not as tactically astute as Gambhir

Gambhir's leadership skills were highly impressive

Dinesh Karthik has been around the International as well as the IPL circuit for a decade now. He's currently one of India's most experienced batsmen in all formats of the game.

But that being said, the Indian international might not be as tactically astute as Gautam Gambhir.

Kolkata Knight Riders have found astounding success under the leadership of the 36-year-old but that is largely down to the intricate tactics and an aggressive approach, embodied by the man from Delhi.

Gambhir's 'go for the kill' spirit is what transformed KKR into one of the stronger teams in the league but under Dinesh Karthik, the club may accrue a more conservative approach against the opposition.