| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born | 14 October 1995 Bombay, Maharashtra, India | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Services Sports Control Board | ||
| Senior career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| Services Sports Control Board | |||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–present | India | 34 | (0) |
Medal record | |||
| Last updated on: 31 December 2021 | |||
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Karkera made his debut for the Indian junior team in 2015 and was a regular member of the team on several tours. He made his senior team debut the following year and was part of India's gold-medal winning squad at the 2017 Asia Cup. [3] He was named the Goalkeeper of the Tournament at the 2021 Asian Champions Trophy where his team won the bronze medal. [4]
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