After parting ways with Gambhir Gambhir, who led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for seඣven years in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the franchise has named Dinesh Karthik as their new captain.
On Sunday, in a live television show, the Shah Rukhꦜ Khan-owned franchise unveiled the vastly experience🦹d Karthik as its leader for the upcoming season.
Venky Mysore, the CEO of KKR franchise, made the announcement; Simon Katich, the club’s assistant coach, who was part of the show via video conference, revealed the management’s considerations while choosing its new skipper.
Among other reasons, Karthik stoo൲d out, over Robin Uthappa and Chris Lynn, due to his 72 percent win record in T20s.
ꦇUnder𒈔 a new leader, Knight Riders will begin their campaign at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 8 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
