IPL 2020: Eoin Morgan takes over as KKR captain

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Dinesh Karthik has informed the management of his decision to relinquish his captaincy to focus on his batting. England’s World Cup-winning skipper Eoin Morgan is set to take over.

Speaking on the captaincy change, KKR CEO Venky Mysore said:

“We are fortunate to have leaders such as DK, who has always put the team first. It takes a lot of courage for someone like him to take a decision such as this. While we were surprised by his decision, we are respectful of his wishes.”

“We are also fortunate that Eoin Morgan, the 2019 World Cup-winning captain, who has been the vice captain, is willing to lead the side going forward. DK and Eoin have worked brilliantly together during this tournament and although Eoin takes over as captain, this is effectively a role swap and we expect that this transition will work in a seamless manner.”

“On behalf of everyone at Kolkata Knight Riders, we thank DK for all his contributions as the captain over the past two and a half years and wish Eoin the very best going forward,” he added.