Eoin Morgan replaced Dinesh Karthik as KKR captain today, marking the ninth instance of a full-time captain being replaced mid-season in IPL. The first-ever instance was in the inaugural season, when Adam Gilchrist replaced VVS Laxman as Deccan Chargers captain. During IPL 2019, Steve Smith had replaced Ajinkya Rahane as captain of Rajasthan Royals.