| Bio/Wiki |
| Full Name | Krishna Kumar Dinesh Karthik |
| Nickname | DK |
| Profession | Indian Cricketer (Right-hand Batsman and Wicket-keeper) |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Physical Stats & More |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 170 cm
in meters- 1.70 m
in feet inches- 5’ 7” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms- 65 kg
in pounds- 143 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | - Chest: 38 inches
- Waist: 30 inches
- Biceps: 14 inches |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Cricket |
| International Debut | Test- 3 November 2004 against Australia at Mumbai
ODI- 5 September 2004 against England at London
T20- 1 December 2006 against South Africa at Johannesburg |
| Coach/Mentor | Robin Singh |
| Jersey Number | #21, 19 (India)
#21, 19 (Domestic) |
| Domestic/State Team | Abahani Limited, Albert TUTI Patriots, Delhi Daredevils, Gujarat Lions, Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, South Zone, Tamil Nadu |
| Nature on field | Calm |
| Records (main ones) | • The first ever Indian cricketer to win a T20I Man of the Match award (against South Africa in 2006).
• He has done batting from opening position to No. 7. |
| Career Turning Point | Performance in the 2004 domestic season. |
| Personal Life |
| Date of Birth | 1 June 1985 |
| Age (as in 2018) | 33 Years |
| Birth Place | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Gemini |
| Signature |  |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| School(s) | Don Bosco School, Chennai
St. Bede’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai
Indian Public School in Salmiya, Kuwait |
| College | Not Known |
| Educational Qualification | Not Known |
| Family | Father- Krishnakumar (Worked as a System Analyst)
Mother- Padma (Worked in IDBI and ONGC)
Brother- Vinesh (Younger)
Sister- None
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Brahmin |
| Address | An apartment called The Karthik’s’ in Chennai
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| Hobbies | Playing sudoku, Reading, Swimming, Travelling |
| Controversy | It was believed that there was a love triangle between Karthik, his Ex-wife Nikita and cricketer Murali Vijay as it was said that she cheated on him with Murali Vijay
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| Favourite Things |
| Favourite Cricketer(s) | Batsman: Sachin Tendulkar, Ian Botham
Bowler: R Ashwin |
| Favourite Tennis Player | Roger Federer |
| Favourite Food | Butter chicken |
| Favourite Actor(s) | Rajinikanth, Suriya, Dhanush |
| Favourite Musician | A.R. Rahman |
| Girls, Family & More |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Nikita Vanjara
Dipika Pallikal (Squash Player) |
| Wife/Spouse(s) | First Wife- Nikita Vanjara (m. 2007–div. 2012)
Second Wife- Dipika Pallikal (m. 2015-present)
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| Marriage Date | 18 August 2015 (with Dipika Pallikal - as per Christian rituals)
20 August 2015 (with Dipika Pallikal - as per Hindu rituals)
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| Marriage Place | Christian- The Leela Palace hotel in Chennai
Hindu- ITC Grand Chola in Chennai |
| Children | Son- None
Daughter- None |
| Style Quotient |
| Car Collection | Porsche 911 Turbo S |
| Money Factor |
| Salary (as in 2018) | Retainer Fee: ₹3 crore
Test Fee: ₹15 lakh
ODI Fee: ₹6 lakh
T20 Fee: ₹3 lakh
IPL 11: ₹7.4 crore |
| Net Worth (approx.) | ₹44 crore |
