Mumbai: Wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik was today appointed 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.
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.
PTI