Dinesh Karthik Wife 

Dinesh Karthik wife Dipika Pallikal (Instagram)Dinesh Karthik wife Dipika Pallikal (Instagram)

Dinesh Karthik is one of the most experienced wicket-keeper batsmen in the Indian Cricket. He is one of the prominent names in cricket and has significantly contributed to the sport. Hailing from Chennai, he is known for his versatility and is capable of playing in various positions in the batting order. 

Dinesh Karthik has gained immense popularity and recognition for his exceptional skills and remarkable performances.  

Dinesh Karthik in his career has faced lots of ups and downs. Throughout his career, he has showcased remarkable resilience and adaptability. 

Dinesh Karthik has played several memorable knocks out of them the most appreciated include his sensational performance in the Nidahas Trophy in 2008, where he guided India to victory with a match-winning six. 

Dinesh Karthik Karthik’s experience and leadership have also led him to captain various domestic teams and franchises.

Dinesh Karthik has gained fame for his impressive displays on the cricket field. However, it's important to remember that every successful person has a supportive and loving partner. For Dinesh, that person is his wife, Dipika Pallikal. 

In this Article, let's delve into Dinesh Karthik's wife Dipika Pallikal's lifestyle and their relationship. 


Who is Dinesh Karthik's Wife Dipika Pallikal Karthik?

Dinesh Karthik wife Dipika Pallikal (INSTAGRAM)Dinesh Karthik wife Dipika Pallikal (INSTAGRAM)

Dinesh Karthik wife Dipika Pallikal, was born on September 21, 1991 in Tamil Nadu, India. She is a very famous Indian squash player. Dipika began her professional career in 2006 and she won her first WISPS title in 2011. 

She was the first Indian to get placed on the top 10 World Rankings by the Professional Squash Association.

Dinesh Karthik And  Dipika Pallikal Karthik's Meet

Dinesh Karthik, the star wicket-keeper batsman, got married to India’s Squash queen, Dipika Pallikal. The couple met first time in the gym in 2012 where they were taking fitness classes with the same coach, Basu Sankar. They kept their relationship and meetings pretty low-key and private.

Their first meeting and interaction sparked a romantic connection, leading a patway to their love story. 

Dinesh Karthik And Dipika Pallikal Karthik Relationship 

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In February 2013, Dinesh Karthik was playing domestic cricket in India and Dipika Pallikal was in England after winning a squash tournament in Canada. 

Their love story began when Dinesh Karthik went to meet Dipika in England. In 2015 the lovely couple got married they got married as per Christian rituals and after 2 days the couple got married following the Hindu rituals. 

Dipika Pallikal had taken years off from playing squash to spend time with her family and take care of her children. 

Dipika Pallikal Karthik Profession

Dipika Pallikal is known for her determination and for bringing Squash into a new phase and limelight in India. She became the first female squash player to receive the Arjuna Award in 2012. In the Commonwealth Games, Pallikal made history by winning India’s first gold medal in 2014. 

Another record that she made was that she became the first Indian Woman to reach the Australian Open in 2012. From that time on, Pallikal Karthik has won awards, accolades and several medals.

Dipika Pallikal Karthik's Net Worth 

Dipika Pallikal net worth is Rs 22 crores which is equivalent to $ 2.7 Million. She is an A-grade player and is under contract with the Squash Rackets Federation of India. 

She earns an impressive monthly income of Rs 2 lakhs from the federation.

Dipika Pallikal Karthik's Parents 

Dipika Pallikal father’s name is Sanjiv Pallikal, s a businessman who is the managing director and founder of Reach Management Consultant Pvt Ltd. The company deals in providing human resources to other organizations. 

Her mother's name is Susan Itticheria who has played in the Indian women’s cricket team. She had a short career with 2 ODI’s and 7 Test matches in her cricketing career.

Dinesh Karthik And Dipika Pallikal Karthik's children

Dinesh Karthik twin boys Kabir and Zuan (Instagram)Dinesh Karthik twin boys Kabir and Zuan (Instagram)

Dinesh Karthik and Dipika Pallikal Karthik welcomed their joy of happiness, twin baby boys, on February 18th October 2021. The couple have named their kids- Kabir and Zuan.


Dinesh Karthik Wife : FAQs

Q.1 Who is Dinesh Karthik’s first wife?

Answer: Nikita Vanjara married Dinesh Karthik in 2007. The couple got divorced in 2012. Nikita married Karthik’s state and national teammate, Murali Vijay, in the same year.

Q.2 How did Dinesh Karthik and dipika Pallikal meet?

Answer: Dinesh had met Dipika in 2012 only at a gym. They used to train under the same coach. Dipika was not much interested in cricket as she always thought that they stole limelight from other sports.

Q.3 What are the achievements of Dipika Pallikal?

Answer: A doubles world champion and Asian and Commonwealth Games gold medal winner, Dipika boasts an impressive catch of international medals. She is also the first Indian woman to break into the top 10 of the world singles squash rankings.

Q.4 Who are the children of Dipika Pallikal?

Answer: The former Kolkata Knight Riders skipper also revealed the name of his children, Kabir Pallikal Karthik and Zian Pallikal Karthik. Dinesh and Dipika had tied the knot in 2013.28 Oct 2021.