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Happy B'day Dinesh Karthik: Cricketer's wife Dipika Pallikal is squash player and former model - know all about her
Team India and Royal Challengers Bangalore wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik has turned 37 on Wednesday (June 1). Karthik, who had a brilliant IPL 2022, has gone through a failed marriage with his first wife Nikita Vanjara before finding love again with squash star Dipika Pallikal, who is a star squash player and also a former model. Dipika on Wednesday posted pics with her hubby Karthik on Instagram to wish him a very happy birthday.
Updated:Jun 01, 2022, 10:16 PM IST
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Dinesh Karthik's second wife
Dipika is Dinesh Karthik's second wife. The India cricketer was previously married to Nikita Vijay, who is now married to former CSK batter Murali Vijay. Dipika and Nikita parted ways in 2012.
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Padma Shri and the Arjuna Award winner
She has been honoured with two of the most prestigious awards in the past, the Padma Shri and the Arjuna Award for Squash.
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Blessed with twins
Dinesh Karthik and Dipika Pallikal were blessed with twin baby boys in 2021, and they announced it on social media as well. Kabir Pallikal Karthik and Zian Pallikal Karthik are the name of two boys.
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Former model
Dipika had tried her luck in the world of modelling before she became a professional squash player.
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Got tattoo of Dinesh Karthik
Deepika has 'DK' inked on her back which are the initials of Dinesh Karthik.
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Record maker
Dipika, who is a professional squash player, is the first Indian to break into the top 10 in the World Squash Women's rankings.
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Active on social media
Wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik, and his wife Dipika Pallikal often take to social media to share heartwarming moments from their personal lives.
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Glamorous looks
Dipika often takes to Instagram to share her glamorous pics.
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Fought for equality
Dipika refused to participate in the 2012 and 2015 Squash Championships due to the inequality in prize money.
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