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Dinesh Karthik is a retired Indian international cricket player. He announced his retirement from all formats of cricket on 1 June 2024. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), he played for teams like Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Lions, Kolkata Kinigh Riders, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
He won the ICC T20 World Cup in 2007 and the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013. He has also won the Asia Cup in 2010 and 2018. Besides that, he has lifted the Nidahas Trophy in 2018. Moreover, in domestic cricket, he captained Tamil Nadu to lift the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2007 and 2021.
So, let’s take a look at all the lesser-known details about Dinesh Karthik.
Dinesh Karthik Height
Dinesh Karthik height is 5 feet 7 inches. His weight during his playing days was recorded at 65 kgs. Dinesh Karthik diet consisted mainly of home-cooked meals with high protein, carbs, and nutrients. Besides that, Dinesh Karthik beard style was also something fans were intrigued about apart from the longevity in cricket.
Dinesh Karthik Religion
Dinesh Karthik is a devout Hindu. He was born in a Tamil Brahmin family, which was situated in Chennai. He is a religious and spiritual person and credits God for his success in both professional and private life.
Dinesh Karthik Coach
Dinesh Karthik’s first professional coach was M. Senthilnathan. He learned the basics and developed his core cricket style under coach Senthilnathan in Chennai. Later, under coach Kiran More, Karthik enhanced his technical wicket-keeping skills.
Dinesh Karthik Net Worth
Dinesh Karthik net worth in rupees is approximately ₹100 crore. The main contributors to his massive wealth are IPL earnings, coaching roles, commentary, and brand deals.
In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Dinesh Karthik played for six teams over 17 seasons. At his peak, he earned ₹12.5 crore while representing the Delhi Capitals in 2014. His total career earnings in IPL are ₹86.92 crore.
Besides that, he accepted dual coaching roles at Royal Challengers Bangalore following his retirement. He became the batting coach as well as the mentor for the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise. Moreover, he is also one of the highest-paid Indian commentators. According to multiple reports, he charges ₹6 lakh per match day.
Dinesh Karthik is in close partnership with Horlicks, Venus, Khadim India, Blackberrys, and Zandu Balm. It is reported that Dinesh Karthik charges approximately ₹1–2 crore per campaign.
Dinesh Karthik Instagram
Dinesh Karthik has more than 4 million followers on Instagram. You can find Dinesh Karthik poto and Dines Karthik wife photo on his official Instagram page @dk00019. According to multiple reports, he charges approximately ₹1–2 crore per sponsored post.
Dinesh Karthik House
Dinesh Karthik lives in a luxurious bungalow in Chennai. It has a personal gym, walk-in closet, memorabilia corner, and customised interiors and outdoors. Dinesh Karthik house in Chennai is approximately worth ₹10 crore according to the current market evaluation.
Dinesh Karthik Cars
Dinesh Karthik car collection consists of machines which provide power, speed, and comfort. His car collection includes:
- Porsche 911 Turbo S – ₹3.80 crore.
- Porsche Cayman S – ₹1.78 crore.
- Range Rover – ₹2.31 crore.
Besides that, he also owns a luxury Sedan and SUVs. However, these vehicles are not revealed to the public.
Dinesh Karthik Family
Dinesh Karthik was born on 1 June 1985 in Madras, Tamil Nadu. He spent most of his childhood in Chennai, but also spent a considerable amount of time in Kuwait, travelling with his father.
Dinesh Karthik father is Krishnakumar. His father is a retired first-division cricket player. Besides that, his father also worked as a systems analyst in Kuwait. His father was his first coach and taught him using leather balls to make him strong, quick, and technically sharp.
Dinesh Karthik mother is Padmini Krishnakumar. She worked at IDBI and ONGC, according to multiple reports. Moreover, she was a competitive table tennis player. His mother is the emotional and mental pillar of the entire household.
Dinesh Karthik brother is Vinesh. He is Dinesh’s younger brother. Vinesh does not appear in public events; he prefers to keep his life private and away from the media spotlight.
Dinesh Karthik Wife
Dinesh Karthik first wife name is Nikita Vanjara. The couple were childhood friends and got married at the age of 21. Dinesh and Nikita got married in 2007 in a private wedding ceremony with their friends and family. However, Dinesh Karthik filed for divorce after Nikita was caught having an affair with his teammate at that time, Murli Vijay. Currently, Dinesh Karthik ex wife is married to Murli Vijay and is a successful entrepreneur, holding stakes in Tattva-The Studio and Label Eva.
Dinesh Karthik second wife is Dipika Pallikal. The couple got engaged on 15 November 2013. Due to religious differences, the couple got married in a Christian-style wedding on 18 August 2015 and then in a Hindu-style wedding on 20 August 2015.
Dipika Pallikal is a professional squash player. She is the first Indian to be ranked in the top 10 in the world rankings. She has won 11 professional titles during her career. Besides that, Dipika has won gold at both the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games. She also received the Arjuna Award in 2012.
The couple have three wonderful children together. Dinesh Karthik son are Kabir and Zian, they are twins. Dinesh Karthik daughter is Raaha.
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