Krishnakumar Dinesh Karthik was born in a Telugu Naidu (Kapu) Family on 1st June 1985 in Chennai
Kartik was introduced to leather ball cricket by his cricket-loving father at a pretty young age
Karthik made his first-class debut in 2002 against Baroda, playing as a wicket-keeper and batting at No. 8, where he scored 37
In the second match, he top-scored with an unbeaten 88 runs against Uttar Pradesh
Karthik made his One-Day International (ODI) debut for India against England in 2004
Karthik has been the second-highest paid player at the auction behind Yuvraj Singh for IPL auction 2014 and 2015
Karthik has been a part of 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 and Tamil Nadu
Karthik took part in the dance reality show Ek Khiladi Ek Hasina with Nigaar Khan, who is an Indian TV actress
Channel swimmer Elvis Ali Hazarika and his family celebrate every single religious festival of both Muslims as well as Hindus.