Karthik to walk on Virat Kohli footsteps

Mumbai, March 4 (CRICKETNMORE) - Moments after being appointed captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik said he would like to emulate current India skipper Virat Kohli and lead from

"In terms of being an aggressive captain, I am not aggressive outwardly by nature, but that does not mean I am not aggressive inside. 

"While playing a game, I am one of those guys who don't even speak to the opponents, before the game or in the lead up to the game, these are some of the qualities which I have and these are the ways I show aggression." 

Karthik, who is part of the India squad for the triangular T20 series in Sri Lanka, added, "When the situation is tough be there and do the best. 

"I look eye to eye, and do small things that matter, I may not show it from body language, but I know deep down I am thoroughly aggressive in the way I play cricket and I would like to take that forward." 

KKR have three wrist spinners in Kuldeep Yadav, Piyush Chawla and West Indian Sunil Narine. Karthik said that would act to their advantage and the other teams would be on their toes.