# Heartwarming Joy: Dinesh Karthik and Dipika Pallikal Welcome Baby Girl Raaha! Imagine the thrill of twin boys eagerly introducing their little sister to the world— that's the pure magic unfolding in cricketer Dinesh Karthik and squash star Dipika Pallikal's family right now![1][2] On March 19, 2026, the power couple announced the arrival of their third child, a baby girl named **Raaha Pallikal Karthik**, via a touching social media post. "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," they shared, capturing the hearts of fans everywhere.[1][2][3][5] Raaha joins her brothers, the twins Kabir and Zian, born in 2021, completing a beautiful family of five.[4] This joyous news comes amid a wave of congratulations from the sports world. Virat Kohli led the tributes, with Sania Mirza and others joining in, celebrating the new parents.[3] Anushka Sharma also extended her warm wishes, adding to the star-studded cheer for the family.[user query reference] It's a reminder of how sports icons like Dinesh—a former India wicketkeeper-batter turned RCB batting coach and mentor—and Dipika, India's squash trailblazer and Padma Shri recipient, balance high-stakes careers with heartfelt family moments.[1][2][5] Their love story is straight out of a fairy tale. Dating since 2013, Dinesh proposed in London after flying to meet Dipika in Leeds—a gesture that sealed their bond. They wed in 2015 with dual Christian and traditional Telugu ceremonies, blending cultures beautifully.[1][4] Now, as RCB gears up to defend their IPL 2026 title under captain Rajat Patidar, with Dinesh assisting alongside head coach Andy Flower, this family milestone adds extra motivation.[1][3][5]
*Image: A heartwarming representation of family joy (Unsplash free stock photo).*
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1.https://crex.com/cricket-news/dinesh-karthik-becomes-father-again-wife-dipika-pallikal-reveals-baby-girls-name-69bba8e9b03b5bcb805541e4
2.https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/dinesh-karthik-dipika-pallikal-welcome-third-child-reveal-name-of-baby-girl-2026-03-19-1034318
3.https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/story/dinesh-karthik-dipika-pallikal-welcome-baby-girl-raaha-virat-kohli-dipika-pallikal-2884119-2026-03-19
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/relationships/dinesh-karthik-and-dipika-pallikal-become-parents-again-welcome-their-daughter-raaha-a-look-at-their-love-story-and-three-children/photostory/129679250.cms
5.https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/dinesh-karthik-welcomes-3rd-child-with-dipika-pallikal-reveals-name-raaha-india-cricket-squash-rcb-11236563
6.https://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/articles/dinesh_karthik_and_dipika_pallikal_welcome_baby_girl_share_name_in_adorable_post/s1_17756_43617439
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