<p> 1- Wicket-keeper batsman Dinesh Karthik was born in a Telugu Naidu (Kapu) Family on 1 June 1985 in Chennai. (Photo: AFP)
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<p> 2- Dinesh Karthik was introduced to leather ball cricket at a pretty young age by his father Krishna Kumar. (Photo: AFP)
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<p> 3- Dinesh Karthik had participated in dance reality show Ek Khiladi Ek Hasina with Nigaar Khan. Nigar is an Indian TV actress. (Photo: AFP)
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<p> 4- Dinesh Karthik has played for these teams – India, Delhi Daredevils, Gujarat Lions, India A, India Blue, India Under-19s, Indian Board President’s XI, Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, South Zone, Kolkata Knight Riders and Tamil Nadu. (Photo: Twitter)
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<p> 5- Dinesh Karthik was the first Indian to win Man of the Match award in a T20Is match. (Photo: Twitter)
