Dinesh Karthik and Dipika Pallikal Welcome Baby Girl

Former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik and ace squash player Dipika Pallikal have been blessed with a baby girl. The couple shared the joyful news on social media, expressing their immense gratitude and happiness as they welcomed their third child into the world. They have named their daughter Raaha Pallikal Karthik. In a heartfelt post, the couple mentioned.

"With blessings in our hearts and gratitude beyond words, we joyfully welcome our precious girl. Kabir and Zian are thrilled to introduce their baby sister, Raaha." The sporting power couple, who tied the knot in 2015, are already parents to twin boys, Kabir and Zian, born in 2021. Dinesh Karthik, who served Indian cricket for over two decades, is currently the batting coach for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL following his retirement from international cricket.

Meanwhile, Dipika Pallikal continues to be a trailblazer in Indian squash, being the first Indian woman to break into the world’s top-10 rankings. A Padma Shri awardee, she recently clinched a gold medal at the Asian Games, further cementing her legacy. The arrival of baby Raaha has brought double the celebration for the family and their fans across the sporting world.