IPL 2018: 3 captaincy candidates for Kolkata Knight Riders

KKR management at IPL Auction 2018
KKR management at IPL Auction 2018

1.Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik
Dinesh Karthik

KKR acquired the multi-tasking T20 player Dinesh Karthik at a massive amount of Rs. 7.40 Crore beating MI in the auction. It was no surprise to see Dinesh Karthik attracting such a lucrative bid as he is part of the current senior national team.

The veteran wicketkeeper-batsman has played 152 matches scoring 2903 runs over the decade of IPL history. In the past two years, Karthik has performed consistently throughout the season, scoring 335 runs in 2016, followed by 361 runs in 2017.

In terms of captaincy, Karthik had led the Tuti Patriots team in the Tamil Nadu premier league 2016 and 2017. He has also led the Tamil Nadu team on several occasions in the Ranji Trophy. Karthik was also named as the vice-captain of Delhi Daredevils during the 7th edition of IPL.

Clearly, it seems that the wicketkeeper drew the spotlight on him to lead the side from the front this season.

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Edited by Anuradha Santhanam
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