Dinesh Karthik is an Indian cricketer who plays as a wicketkeeper and batsman for the Indian team. He was the first Indian cricketer to win a T20I Man of the Match award in 2006. He has played for various teams and has had controversies regarding a love triangle with his ex-wife and cricketer Murali Vijay. Karthik has apologized for making sexist comments during a match and has a net worth of INR 95 crore. He lives with his wife and two young kids and owns luxury cars such as a Porsche Cayman S.
DINESH KARTHIK BIOGRAPHY
| FULL NAME | Krishnakumar Dinesh Karthik |
| NICKNAME | DK |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| BORN | 1 June 1985 |
| HEIGHT | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| EYE COLOUR | Black |
| TEAM | India |
| IPL | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| JERSEY NO. | 21, 19 |
| BATTING STYLE | Right-handed |
| ROLE | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| WIFE | Dipika Pallikal |
| FATHER | Krishnakumar |
| MOTHER | Padma |
| BROTHER | Vinesh |
| CASTE | Brahmin |
| ZODIAC SIGN | Gemini |
| HOBBIES | Playing sudoku, Reading, Swimming, Travelling |
| SCHOOL | Don Bosco School, Chennai St. Bede’s Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai Indian Public School in Salmiya, Kuwait |
| DINESH KARHTIK’S INSTAGRAM | @dk00019 |
| DINESH KARHTIK’S FACEBOOK | @dineshdkkarthik |
| DINESH KARHTIK’S TWITTER | @DineshKarthik |
DINESH KARTHIK’S NEWS
Table of contents
- DINESH KARTHIK BIOGRAPHY
- DINESH KARTHIK’S NEWS
- DINESH KARTHIK DEBUT IN INTERNATIONAL CRICKET
- TEAMS DINESH KARTHIK PLAYED IN
- DINESH KARTHIK RECORDS
- DINESH KARTHIK CONTROVERSIES
- WIFE OF DINESH KARTHIK
- DINESH KARTHIK FAVOURITES
- DINESH KARTHIK’S VIDEO
- DINESH KARTHIK SALARY
- DINESH KARTHIK HOUSE
- DINESH KARTHIK CARS
- DINESH KARTHIK BRAND ENDORSEMENTS
- DINESH KARTHIK PHOTOS GALLERY
DINESH KARTHIK DEBUT IN INTERNATIONAL CRICKET
- Test- 3 November 2004 against Australia at Mumbai
- ODI- 5 September 2004 against England at London
- T20- 1 December 2006 against South Africa at Johannesburg
TEAMS DINESH KARTHIK PLAYED IN
India, Delhi Capitals, India A, India Blue, India U19, Board Presidents XI, Tamil Nadu, Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians, Rest of India, East Zone, South Zone, Royal Challengers Bangalore, India B, Gujarat Lions, TUTI Patriots, India Red, Kolkata Knight Riders, World XI, Karaikudi Kaalai, India C, IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, Indians
DINESH KARTHIK RECORDS
• The first Indian cricketer to win a T20I Man of the Match award (against South Africa in 2006).
• He has batted from the opening position to No. 7.
DINESH KARTHIK CONTROVERSIES
• It was believed that there was a love triangle between Karthik, his Ex-wife Nikita, and cricketer Murali Vijay as it was said that she cheated on him with Murali Vijay
• On 1 July 2021, during the second ODI between Sri Lanka and England, he was criticized for making sexist comments. While doing commentary during the match, Karthik made comparisons between cricket bats and a “neighbor’s wife.” He said, “Batsmen and not liking bats, they go hand in hand. Most of the batters don’t seem to like their bats. They either like another person’s bat. Bats are like a neighbor’s wife. They always feel better.” On 4 July 2021, after being heavily criticized on social media, Karthik came up with an apology while he was commentating on Sky Sports during the third ODI between England and Sri Lanka. He said, “I want to apologise for what happened last game. It’s not really what I intended. I just got it all wrong. I apologize to everybody. It’s definitely not the right thing to say. I am really sorry that it shouldn’t happen again. I got a lot of stick from my wife and my mum for saying that.”
WIFE OF DINESH KARTHIK
Karthik was married to Nikita Vanjara in 2007. Dinesh Karthik and Nikita divorced in 2012 due to dysfunctionalities in their relationship. She later married Karthik’s fellow cricketer Murali Vijay. Karthik got engaged to Indian squash player Dipika Pallikal in November 2013, and they married in traditional Christian and Hindu ceremonies in August 2015. The couple became parents to twin boys, Kabir and Zian on 18 October 2021.
DINESH KARTHIK FAVOURITES
| Batsmen | Sachin Tendulkar, Ian Botham |
| Bowler | R Ashwin |
| Tennis Player | Roger Federer |
| Food | Butter chicken |
| Actors | Rajinikanth, Suriya, Dhanush |
| Musician | A.R. Rahman |
DINESH KARTHIK’S VIDEO
DINESH KARTHIK SALARY
- IPL 2023 – INR 5.50 crore
- Net Worth (Approx) – INR 95 crore
DINESH KARTHIK HOUSE
Dinesh Karthik lives with his wife Dipika and two young kids Kabir and Zian. The couple owns a luxurious house in Tamil Nadu, Chennai, named “The Karthiks” which is reportedly worth INR 10 crores.
DINESH KARTHIK CARS
Dinesh Karthik is a car lover and owns a bunch of luxury cars. The most prominent car in his garage is a Porsche Cayman S which is worth INR 1.2 crores, a Porsche 911 Turbo S, a BMW, and a Range Rover.
DINESH KARTHIK BRAND ENDORSEMENTS
- Gilmore
- Rario
- Zandu Balm
- Venus
- Khadim India Ltd.
- Blackberry
DINESH KARTHIK PHOTOS GALLERY
