IPL 2018: How Dinesh Karthik's team may lineup in the tournament

#5 Dinesh Karthik

Karthik needs to lead from the front

Amidst all the speculations, the Knight Riders' CEO Mr. Venky Mysore announced Dinesh Karthik to lead the side.The new skipper holds the middle order and comes at No.5. Having previously led Tamil Nadu in the domestic circuit and Delhi Daredevils in the IPL, Karthik has a huge task ahead to continue the legacy and create a brand of his own.

He has been impressive with the bat in the last two seasons especially and would look to carry forward the baton left behind.The 32-year-old wicket keeper batsman has been recently batting well in the One Day Internationals for the country and has experience of playing in the IPL with over 4000 runs and strike rate in excess of 130 under his kitty.

Known for his cheeky shot selection, he will be entrusted with the keeping duties and the massive crowd at the Eden Gardens will look forward to recreating history under him.