Dinesh Karthik: 10 Key Facts About His Life and Cricket Career

Dinesh Karthik was born on June 1, 1985, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

He comes from a family with a cricketing background. His father, Krishnakumar, was a first-division cricketer, and his mother, Padma, was a state-level athlete.

He made his international debut for India in September 2004 in an ODI against England. His Test debut came in November 2004 against Australia.

Karthik is a right-handed batsman and wicketkeeper. He is known for his aggressive batting style and ability to score quickly.

He has played for several IPL teams, including Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Lions, and Kolkata Knight Riders. He was part of the KKR squad that won the IPL title in 2012 and 2014.

Karthik has captained various domestic teams and IPL franchises. He led Tamil Nadu to victory in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in 2009-10 and 2016-17.

He has had several notable performances in his career, including a match-winning innings in the final of the 2018 Nidahas Trophy against Bangladesh, where he scored 29 runs off 8 balls.

Karthik has represented India in ODIs and has scored over 1,000 runs in the format. He has also been a part of India's squads in ICC Cricket World Cups.

Although he has not played as many Test matches, Karthik has shown his ability as a Test cricketer, scoring a Test century against Bangladesh in 2007.

Dinesh Karthik is married to Indian squash player Dipika Pallikal. They tied the knot in 2015 in a Christian ceremony followed by a Hindu ceremony. Their wedding was a grand affair attended by many cricketers and sports personalities.