Dipika Pallikal, the spouse of Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik, has been excelling as a professional Indian squash player since 2006. With three WSA titles under her belt, she stands as the sole Indian achiever in this regard. Hailing from Kerala, Dipika harbored a profound passion for sports from a young age.

Renowned for her composed demeanour and unwavering backing of her husband’s endeavours, she is esteemed as a top-rated athlete herself. Despite her inclination towards privacy, she has gradually become a recognizable figure in the cricketing sphere.

Unveiling the unknown facts about Dipika Pallikal

1. Dipika, born on September 21, 1991, hails from a sports-oriented family. Her mother, Susan Pallikal, a former international women’s cricketer, likely instilled in her an early love for sports.

2. Dipika completed her schooling at the Indian School Muscat in Oman before continuing her education at Ethiraj College for Women in Chennai, India. It was during this time that she transitioned from cricket to squash, demonstrating her versatility across sports.

3. Dipika has carved a remarkable career in squash. She is the sole Indian female to break into the top 10 rankings of the Professional Squash Association (PSA), a testament to her talent and dedication.

4. Dipika’s achievements in squash have earned her prestigious accolades, including the Arjuna Award and the Padma Shri in 2014, marking her as a trailblazer in Indian squash history.

5. In August 2015, Dipika tied the knot with cricketer Dinesh Karthik. The couple exchanged vows first according to Christian rituals on the 18th and then Hindu rituals on the 20th.

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6. The couple has been blessed with twin boys, Kabir and Zuan, born on October 18, 2021.

7. Dipika maintains an active presence on social media platforms, particularly Instagram, where she shares insights into her personal life, training routines, and advocacy efforts. With a massive following of 559k, she engages with fans and promotes squash and women’s sports.

8. As a Grade A contractual player with the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI), Dipika receives a monthly salary of Rs 2 lakh rupees, reflecting her standing as one of India’s top squash athletes.

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Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan was honored with prestigious Padma Shri – the fourth-highest civilian honor โ€?by the Indian government on Sunday (January 26).

Zaheer was a part of the 2011 World Cup-winning team. He played 92 Tests, 200 ODIs, and 17 T20Is for India. The southpaw scalped 311 wickets in the longest format of the game โ€?second-most for an Indian seamer after Kapil Dev.

In ODIs, Zaheer is the fourth Indian bowler to take maximum wickets (282) after Anil Kumble (334), Javagal Srinath (315), and Ajit Agarkar (288). The left-arm bowler bid farewell to international cricket in 2015.

Indian government conferred the speedster with the decorated award for his 13-year service to Indian cricket.

“Humbled and overwhelmed to become the recipient of one of the country’s highest civilian awards. I am grateful that I played for my country and represented this great nation. Wearing an Indian jersey was a matter of pride and privilege. Thank you, everyone. Best wishes as we celebrate 71st Republic Day,” wrote Zaheer, while reacting to this extraordinary moment of his life.

๐Ÿ™ #PadmaAwards2020 @PadmaAwards pic.twitter.com/1obGo2ESuw

— zaheer khan (@ImZaheer) January 26, 2020

Personalities belonging to various fields wished Zaheer Khan for his special achievement.

CONGRATULATIONS ZAK .

— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) January 26, 2020

โ€œEach victory will forever be etched in my memory and contributing to it are special moments for me that continue to motivate me to now give back.โ€?– Padma Shri @ImZaheer ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ #OneFamily #CricketMeriJaan #PadmaAwards pic.twitter.com/krEPPwF20b

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) January 26, 2020

Congratulations Mr khan ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณโœ?/p>

— Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3) January 26, 2020

Wow! Well deserved.. many congratulations Zak the warrior !!

— Rahul Dev (@RahulDevRising) January 26, 2020

Yay Zak….!!!! ๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ

— atul kasbekar (@atulkasbekar) January 26, 2020

Yeeey!! ZAK!

— Kubbra Sait (@KubbraSait) January 26, 2020

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A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) on Mar 30, 2017 at 6:55am PDT

In this short clip shared by Virat Kohli on his official Instagram, the Indian captain can be seen receiving the Padma Shri award, the fourth highest civilian award in India, from President Pranab Mukherjee.

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Virat Kohli will receive Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in India, the government officially announced on Wednesday (January 25).

Having already led India to the No. 1 Test team in 2016, the onset of the year saw MS Dhoni step down and Kohli taking over the captaincy mantle in all the three formats.

In fact, Kohli celebrated the appointment by defeating England 2-1 in his first series after being appointed ‘full-time’ captain.

Kohli was awarded the Arjuna Award in recognition of his achievements in International cricket in the year 2013.

Other sportsperson in the list of awardees include Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik, gymnast Dipa Karmakar, discus thrower Vikas Gowda, national hockey team captain PR Sreejesh, captain of India’s blind cricket team Shekhar Naik and Paralympics gold medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu.

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