As individuals, Dinesh Karthik and Virat Kohli are poles apart. While Kohli is known for his aggression on the field, Karthik likes to keep a calm demeanour in the middle. However, soon after being named the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Karthik said that when it comes to inspiration, he looks no further than the Indian skipper. (Read | Dinesh Karthik appointed Kolkata Knight Riders captain for IPL 2018)“Virat Kohli leads from the front. Replying to a question on his relationship with Uthappa, Karthik said both complement each other very well.

Source: Hindustan Times March 04, 2018 09:11 UTC