Bringing an end to speculations, Dinesh Karthik was appointed the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders for the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League. It is a big move as Gautam Gambhir, who had successfully led KKR, was bought by Delhi Daredevils. Robin Uthappa, Chris Lynn were the others in the race to become captain, but Karthik edged them out. Twitterverse went into a tizzy when this news came to light. KKR fans were divided over this decision as some felt that Robin Uthappa was a better choice to helm affairs at KKR, as he has been a part of the mix for a long time.
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And Tweeps can’t seem to breathe after hearing this news. Check out some of the memes:
— Raj (@Rajxo) March 4, 2018
Dinesh Karthik new captain for @kkr most troll topic now …. Kkr fans then pic.twitter.com/xhdYw9hmyX
— Dil Pe Mat Lee (@dilpematlee) March 4, 2018
The special video massage for every Knight riders fans
Skipper – @DineshKarthik unplugged ( via – @KKRiders ) pic.twitter.com/zSDRLmSGaX— Sports freak (@SForg1) March 4, 2018
*KKR Fans* Please give us a good captain
*KKR team*_ Dinesh Karthik pic.twitter.com/RwceYvX3JU
— Uday (@imuday02) March 4, 2018
— Manoranjan Reddy (@manoranjan095) March 4, 2018
@ashwinravi99 @DineshKarthik #IPL2018 #KKRKaCaptainKaun #KKR #Captain pic.twitter.com/Xd5GEDJDiH
— TCTV 2.0 (_____) _ (@tctv_2) March 4, 2018
__ @KKRiders @lionsdenkxip @DineshKarthik @ashwinravi99 pic.twitter.com/ugets9AZwJ
— Troll IPL Tamil (@TrollIPLTamil) March 4, 2018
Dinesh Karthik right now #IPL2018 pic.twitter.com/xixJELpMtR
— Rishabh Srivastava (@AskRishabh) March 4, 2018
Nope Nope Nope Nope pic.twitter.com/M9kIum2vwA
— Anmol (@anmol_185) March 4, 2018
‘ Keep trying _…Winner have this Quality ‘ _ #sundaymotivation #SpiritAwards #AnimeAwards #quote #DineshKarthik #2Point0 #SaintMSG_Initiative7 #Kabir #KabirTeaser #NorthEastVerdict #TripuraElection2018 #positivity #sucess #Sridevi #motivation #Legend #Leadership #lifestyle pic.twitter.com/EM7F8Qk2Uv
— shivkamal cinefilm (@SCinefilm) March 4, 2018
Annaaaa Congrats And ATB…_____ pic.twitter.com/Hf4LiYIqWk
— Srini (@Sri_Powerstar) March 4, 2018
Can Dinesh Karthik replicate the succuess of Gambhir? #KorboLorboJeetbo #KnightRiders pic.twitter.com/LKccV46N9b
— Cricking (@CricKingApp) March 4, 2018
Karthik compiled 361 runs at an impressive average of 36.1 in the last season of IPL when he played for Gujarat Lions.