Meet Dipika Pallikal, Dinesh Karthik's wife and renowned Indian squash player

Dipika Pallikal, the wife of Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik, has been making waves as a professional Indian squash player since 2006. With three WSA titles to her name, she holds the distinction of being the only Indian to achieve this feat. Hailing from Kerala, Dipika has nurtured a deep-seated passion for sports since her early years.

Dipika, born on September 21, 1991, comes from a family with a strong sports background. Her mother, Susan Pallikal, a former international women's cricketer, undoubtedly played a significant role in fostering Dipika's passion for sports from a young age.

Dipika graduated from the Indian School Muscat in Oman before pursuing her higher education at Ethiraj College for Women in Chennai, India. It was during her time at college that she made the switch from cricket to squash, showcasing her adaptability and skill in different sports.

In August 2015, Dipika and cricketer Dinesh Karthik were united in marriage. The couple celebrated their union with both Christian and Hindu ceremonies, taking place on the 18th and 20th of the month, respectively. Their family grew with the arrival of twin boys, Kabir and Zuan, born on October 18, 2021.

Dipika actively engages with her audience on various social media platforms, most notably Instagram. Through her posts, she offers a glimpse into her personal life, training regimen, and advocacy work. With an impressive following of 565k, she not only interacts with her fans but also champions the sports of squash and women's athletics.

Dipika Pallikal has had a successful career in squash, becoming the first Indian woman to break into the top 10 in the women's singles world rankings in 2012. She won the women's doubles gold at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and two medals at the 2014 Asian Games. In 2016, she won silver in mixed doubles and bronze in women's doubles at the World Doubles Championships. In 2018, she won silver in mixed doubles and women's doubles at the Commonwealth Games and a bronze in women's singles at the Asian Games.