Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik and squash player Dipika Pallikal have announced the birth of their daughter, Raaha Pallikal Karthik. The couple shared the news on their social media account.

“With blessings in our hearts and gratitude beyond words, we joyfully welcome our precious girl into this world. Kabir and Zian are thrilled to introduce their baby sister, Raaha Pallikal Karthik. Love, Dipika & Dinesh.” Karthik wrote on Instagram. 

The couple got married in 2015 and have two sons already, Kabir and Zian. Both Karthik and Pallikal are established international athletes. Karthik made waves in cricket as a wicket-keeper batter for India, while Pallikal is well-renowned as a successful international squash player.

Karthik played his final Test match against England in 2018 after making his debut against Australia in 2004. He scored 1,025 runs at an average of 25 across 26 Test matches and 42 innings, including one century and seven half-centuries.

Karthik made his One Day International debut against England at Lord's in September 2004. He played his final ODI against New Zealand in the 2019 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. In 94 games and 79 innings, he amassed 1,752 runs at an average of 30.20, including nine half-centuries.

He made his Twenty20 International debut against South Africa in 2006 and played his last game against Bangladesh in November 2022. In 60 games and 48 innings, Karthik amassed 686 runs at an average of 26.38, including one half-century.