Kolkata Knight Riders will start as underdogs against Royal Challengers Bangalore: Simon Katich
Cricket | April 06, 2018 11:19 ISTKKR batting coach Simon Katich is baking on openers Robin Uthappa and Chris Lynn to provide some early "fireworks".
KKR batting coach Simon Katich is baking on openers Robin Uthappa and Chris Lynn to provide some early "fireworks".
Asked if the pressure of captaincy would affect his batting, the former Aussie southpaw said Karthik will have enough experienced players in the squad and it is also his role as the batting coach to ease the pressure off him.
KKR thinktank chose not to retain two-time IPL winning skipper Gambhir and handed the reins of the team to the Tamil Nadu batsman Karthik, bought for Rs 7.4 crore.
As Dipika Pallikal gears up for 2018 Commonwealth Games, starting April 4, Dinesh Karthik wished her all the best.
KKR did not retain their two-time IPL winning skipper Gautam Gambhir, who went to Delhi Daredevils and handed the baton to Karthik instead.
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Australian Lynn was suffering from a shoulder injury that had ruled him out of the Pakistan Super League, while West Indian hard-hitting all-rounder Russell has pulled a hamstring during a match of PSL.
While Dinesh Karthik was praised for his performance and being the match-winner for Team India, Shankar felt that he could have been the one to end the game and claim the fame that Karthik is achieving at the moment.
Over the next 14 years, it was Dhoni who took over matters and became one of their greatest limited overs exponent while Karthik struggled in the fringes, waiting for his chances.
Dinesh Karthik didn't hesitate to attribute his recent success to his good karma and divine intervention.
Karthik is expected to join the squad later this month along with coach Jacques Kallis, as KKR opted to begin their pre-season training with light warm-up sessions.
Leg-spinner Chahal moves to the second spot with career-high 706 rating points while off-spinner Sundar, who was named Man of the Series took the 31st spot in latest ICC T20I rankings with 496 points.
Dinesh Karthik revealed what was going through his mind when he was on the crease during the thrilling final match.
Regular captain Virat Kohli took to social media to congratulate the Indian team and especially Dinesh Karthik who played a gem of a cameo to win India the Nidahas Trophy 2018 final against Bangladesh on Sunday.
After dating each other for two years, Dinesh went on his knees to propose his lady love Dipika in London.
Amitabh Bachchan is a huge cricket fan but because of a minute mistake, he had to apologise to DK.
Have a look at amazing Instagram pics of Dinesh Karthik with his wife Dipika Pallikal.
Rohit Sharma defended his decision of sending Karthik at number 7 saying his experience and skills made him a suitable candidate to provide the late charge in the final overs.
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