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Dinesh Karthik, an Indian wicketkeeper batsman, was born on June 1, 1985. In the modern period, he ranks among the best wicketkeepers we've seen on the world stage. Dinesh Karthik made his international debut against England on September 5, 2004.
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In the months that followed, he was called up to India's Test cricket team for the November 3, 2004, match against Australia.
Dinesh Karthik made his T20I debut on December 1, 2006, during India's critical series against South Africa. The cricketer had won several international trophies with the Indian cricket squad. Since the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup, he has won the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, the 2010 ACC Asia Cup, and the 2018 ACC Asia Cup.
Dinesh Karthik made multiple comebacks to the Indian team but last played for the Men in Blue in the 2022 T20 World Cup, where he underperformed and was never called up again. He continued to play in the IPL till the 2024 edition, after which he hung up his gloves for good.
Who is Dinesh Karthik's wife?
Coming to the personal life of Dinesh Karthik, the Tamil Nadu cricketer has been married twice. He was first married to his childhood friend Nikita Vanjara at the age of 21 back in 2007. However, in 2012, the couple divorced as Nikita cheated on him with Karthik’s India and Tamil Nadu teammate, Murali Vijay.
After the heartbreak, Dinesh Karthik struggled with trust and self-esteem issues. He then met India’s squash player Dipika Pallikal, and romance brewed. The couple got engaged on November 5, 2013, and took the plunge on August 18, 2015.
The couple has been blessed with twin boys in 2021: Zian and Kabir.
Dipika Pallikal is an international squash player and the first Indian player to enter the 'Top 10' of PSA Women's rankings. She is also a recipient of the prestigious Arjuna Award (2012) and Padma Shri (2014).
What is the age difference between the couple?
Dinesh Karthik was born on June 01, 1985, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. His second wife, Dipika Pallikal, was born on 21 September 1991. She is 32 years old as of 2024. Karthik is 39 years old as of 2024, and the difference in age between the couple is 7 years.
Dinesh Karthik Net Worth
Dinesh Karthik's net worth is believed to be between INR 100 and 120 crore (as of April 2024). Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) signed Dinesh Karthik for INR 5.5 crores in the IPL 2024 season. Karthik's total IPL income is INR 86,92,00,000 for all IPL seasons.
Karthik's net worth is predicted to be approximately Rs 95 crore by 2024, and he lives a luxury lifestyle matching his prominence. His Chennai home, a beautiful estate apparently worth Rs 10 crore, serves as a tribute to his prosperity.
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