InsightRush: Dinesh Karthik is a well-known Indian cricketer who played as a wicketkeeper and right-handed batsman for the national team. He made his debut for India in 2004 and was part of the 2007 World Cup squad. In domestic cricket, he represents Tamil Nadu and has played for various teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

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_{Ups and Downs in Personal Life}

Two players from the same state – Dinesh Karthik and Murali Vijay – were once good friends. It’s said that out of friendship and trust, Dinesh invited Murali Vijay over to his home. However, what followed was one of the most controversial betrayals in Indian cricket.

Murali Vijay reportedly developed a relationship with Dinesh Karthik’s then-wife, Nikita Vanjara, and this came to light during Karthik and Nikita's divorce proceedings. The revelation was a major personal blow to Karthik. Interestingly, following this controversy, Vijay went on to become Tamil Nadu’s captain, but eventually, he lost form and place in Team India.

Reports during the divorce also suggested that Nikita was pregnant with Murali Vijay’s child at the time.

_{Life After the Scandal}

Later, Dinesh Karthik married Indian squash star Dipika Pallikal in 2015. The couple is now blessed with twin sons and are living a happy family life.

Murali Vijay and Nikita, too, are now living with their children and have stayed away from the public eye in recent years.

_{A Story of Patience and Resilience}

Some people have crumbled under such emotional pressure, but Dinesh Karthik chose wisdom over emotion, and patience over anger. He turned his personal heartbreak into inner strength, which helped him rebuild both his personal and professional life.

Recently, he served as mentor for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL, and under his mentorship, RCB won their first-ever IPL title. This has sparked conversations that he could soon become a coach for India’s T20 or ODI team.

"She was Dinesh Karthik's wife, but she had a relationship with him."