Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik and squash star Dipika Pallikal recently announced the birth of their baby girl, Raaha Pallikal Karthik. The couple joyfully introduced their daughter as the younger sister of their twin sons, Kabir and Zian. They expressed immense gratitude and happiness in welcoming the new addition to their family.
Dinesh Karthik, known for his cricketing career, has transitioned into coaching and commentary roles post his retirement from competitive play. He has had a successful career in Tests, ODIs, and T20 Internationals, and currently serves as the batting coach for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Dipika Pallikal, on the other hand, made history as the first Indian woman to enter the world’s top-10 squash rankings.
Dipika Pallikal, a recipient of the Padma Shri award, has achieved significant milestones in her squash career, including medals at Commonwealth and Asian Games. She recently won a gold medal in mixed doubles at the Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023. After a brief maternity break in 2022, she made a successful comeback, clinching titles at the World Doubles Squash Championships and securing a bronze at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Dinesh Karthik is currently associated with RCB as the team’s batting coach. He is part of a seasoned coaching staff that includes Andy Flower as head coach and Omkar Salvi as the bowling coach. The support team also comprises Richard Halsall as assistant coach, Malolan Rangarajan as the spin bowling coach and player identification manager, Basu Shanker as the strength and conditioning coach, and Evan Speechly and James Pipe as the team physios.
