India's Dinesh Karthik watches the ball during the second ODI against NZ in Pune last year. Pic/PTI

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) appointed wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik as their new captain yesterday for the upcoming Season 11 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) beginning April 7. The Tamil Nadu player, who earlier plied his trade for Delhi Daredevils, Gujarat Lions, Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, said he would like to emulate Team India skipper Virat Kohli and lead from the front.