IPL 2021 auction: Kolkata provide BIG update on ex-captain Dinesh Karthik's future

re is always a significant buzz ahead of an Indian Premier League auction as it gives fans yet ar aspect of game to ponder upon. upcoming edition of cash-rich league (IPL 2021) is slated to be held in India after organisers decided to conduct competition in UAE last year due to coronavirus situation in India. While all franchises will be busy finalising ir strategy for IPL auction, Kolkata team will have to make some tough calls ahead of January 21. 

IPL auction: Kolkata to t retain Dinesh Karthik for IPL 2021? 

Kolkata team had roped in Dinesh Karthik ahead of 2018 season, and y also rewarded him with captaincy of team. However, move did t pay dividends for franchise as team struggled to perform consistently. wicketkeeper-batsman has a dismal run both as a batsman as well as a captain in previous season of competition. 35-year-old surprisingly had stepped down as leader of side mid-way into IPL 2020 to focus on his batting. 

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With World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan by ir side, Dinesh Karthik's future hangs in balance and he could very well be released by franchise. According to Insidesport.co, an unidentified Kolkata team source has claimed that team is likely to release several big names ahead of upcoming auctions. He also mentioned how Dinesh Karthik could be one of high-profile players that team parts ways with. 

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source revealed how manment is inclined to have Tom Banton and Nikhil Naik as only wicket-keeping options in  side and could let go of all remaining options, including Dinesh Karthik. Apart from ir ex-captain, think tank also reportedly is contemplating releasing talented left-arm spinner, Kuldeep Yadav. Dinesh Karthik has already represented six different franchises in league, and it remains to be seen which team decides to acquire his services for upcoming season. 

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Dinesh Karthik IPL 2020 price: 

experienced campaigner replaced Gautam Gambhir as captain of Kolkata IPL team in 2018. As per Dinesh Karthik IPL 2020 price, cricketer was paid ₹7.4 crore for representing side. Having played 14 matches in league last year, Dinesh Karthik could only score 169 runs at a modest aver of 14.08. 

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Im source: Kolkata IPL team Instagram