Dinesh Karthik Net Worth

Last Modified Feb 29, 2024 15:44 IST
India v England - ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023
India v England - ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023. Image Courtesy/Getty Images



NameKrishnakumar Dinesh Karthik
Net WorthINR 95 crore
Age38 years
ResidenceChennai
Marital StatusMarried
Source of WealthIPL matches, International matches, Domestic games, Brand endorsements, Investments
EndorsementsZandu Balm, Venus, Khadim India Ltd., Blackberrys



Dinesh Karthik was born on 1 June 1985 and is an Indian wicket-keeper batsman. He was the vice-captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 2021 season of IPL. Karthik also captained the Tamil Nadu Cricket Team. This wicket-keeper batsman made his debut for the Indian Cricket Team back in the year 2004. Currently a full-time commentator, Dinesh Karthik represents the Indian cricket team nationally upon call and is a player for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League.

As a batting consultant, Team India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik will work with the England Lions, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on 10th January 2024, Wednesday. For the first nine days of the tour, the senior batter has been part of the squad's coaching staff. Karthik last played for India at the T20 World Cup in 2022 and is currently a member of the Tamil Nadu team in the domestic league. In the last few years, he has made a smooth transition from playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to a career in broadcasting.



Dinesh Karthik
Image source: Dinesh Karthik's Instagram


What is Dinesh Karthik’s Net Worth in 2024?

Dinesh Karthik is an Indian cricketer who has a net worth of $13 Million (Rs. 95 Crore in Indian Rupees) as of 2024. A major chunk of his income comes from IPL salary, BCCI, Commentary and endorsements. DK is one of the most sought-after players in the Indian Premier League. Karthik began his IPL career with the Delhi Daredevils where he was bought for INR 2.1 crore. He would then go on to play for Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Gujarat Lions. He was the vice-captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders team where he drew a salary of INR 7.4 crore each season. His 14 years stint in the IPL has earned him over INR 75 crore. All of the above IPL figures were paid to Dinesh as his salary and are a part of Dinesh Karthik’s net worth. The owners of the Indian Premier League (IPL) teams are focusing their attention on Dinesh Karthik right now. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) signed him for INR 5.5 crores in the 2022 Indian Premier League. For the same salary, RCB hired him again for the 2023 Indian Premier League. He was retained by RCB for 5.5 crores again in the upcoming 2024 IPL season.



Dinesh Karthik Salary

Dinesh is one of the senior most and most seasoned players in the present Indian squad. Karthik has played more than 25 Test matches and more than 90 One Day Internationals for the Indian national team. DK has long been contracted with the BCCI and gets a handsome sum from them for playing in the Indian team. Karthik's earnings at present include the INR 1 crore that he gets as part of his BCCI player retainer contract each year being a part of the Grade C category.

Dinesh Karthik's net worth also includes the salaries for playing domestic cricket for his state for several years, even when he was getting selected for the national team.



Dinesh Karthik
Image source: Dinesh Karthik's Instagram

IPL Salary

Karthik joined the Delhi Daredevils in the IPL, having been acquired for INR 2.1 crore. After that, he would play for the Gujarat Lions, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Kings XI Punjab. He received an annual salary of INR 7.4 crore as the vice-captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2021. He has made around INR 75 crore throughout his 14-year IPL career. The mentioned IPL statistics are all a component of Dinesh Karthik's net worth and were given to him as part of his salary. He was signed by the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2022 for INR 5.5 crores. RCB retained him for the same amount in 2023 and also for the upcoming 2024 IPL.

Karthik has earned INR 86, 92,00, 000 in total for all IPL seasons. It has made a significant contribution to Dinesh Karthik's rising net worth.



Dinesh Karthik Endorsements

Dinesh Karthik has starred in many commercials which have increased his net worth considerably over the years. His most successful association has been with brands like Zandu Balm, Venus, Khadim India Ltd., and Blackberrys.

Dinesh Karthik has a long number of endorsement deals. Among the companies in his portfolio are Gizmore Smartwatch, Eatfit, Zebronics Trimmer, Vivo, Royal 11 Fantasy, Khadim India, Leap Sports, Zandu Balm, Venus, and Blackberrys. Karthik keeps captivating his expanding fan base by acting as a brand ambassador. He charges around INR 1 crore as his fees.

Dinesh Karthik has been named a brand ambassador by Parimatch Sports. The IPL player for Bangalore, who doubles as a wicketkeeper and batter, will work with Parimatch Sports to develop a unique clothing line specifically for the Indian market. It is anticipated that the line will be unveiled during the tournament.



Dinesh Karthik Net Worth | Dinesh Karthik Brand Endorsements
Image Courtesy- Dinesh Karthik's Instagram


Dinesh Karthik Investments

DK joined hands with BLITZPOKER for Blitz Premier League. Blitz Premier League comprises BPL Bonanza where members get an opportunity to win countless merchandise, claim astounding deposit offers, and an appealing deal for all brand-new sign-ups throughout the cricket season.


Talking about their business with Dinesh Karthik, internet royalty Dan Bilzerian stated, “It is absolutely thrilling to have a cricketer of Dinesh Karthik’s caliber join our ranks for this upcoming tournament. I would like to welcome him to the party and we are quite excited about this collaboration. I would also like to wish him the best for all his upcoming matches as he leads his team. Mr. Karthik personifies the hard work and dedication needed to master the game of poker.”


Speaking of his partnership with Blitz Premier League, Karthik commented, “Like cricket, poker requires a particular set of skills. These skills require a lot of dedication, hard work, and practice to master. Blitz Premier League is a unique online poker tournament that will definitely excite poker fans. My partnership with BLITZPOKER is my way of extending my support towards the game, and my respect for the players.”


Dinesh Karthik House

Dinesh Karthik owns a house in Chennai, which is reportedly worth INR 6 crore. He lives there with his wife, Dipika Pallikal Karthik. The pair and their dog live in the sumptuous home, which boasts of a large living room, complete with solid-coloured armchairs and sofas, with enormous paintings adding to its aesthetic.

The house also comes with a well-equipped kitchen that is built around a long centre table and could seat around 8 to 10 people. A TV fixed on one of the walls seems to be the perfect entertainment for the trio.The family in an interview has mentioned how they built their home together, which also boasts of souvenirs from their trips.




Dinesh Karthik's Pet




Dinesh Karthik's Pet
Image source; Dinesh Karthik's Instagram



Dinesh Karthik Cars

The Tamil Nadu player owns a Porsche Cayman S, one of the finest sports cars in the nation. It has a top speed of over 270 kmph and costs a huge sum of over INR 85 lakh.


Dinesh Karthik reportedly also owns a BMW worth Rs. 1 crore and a Range Rover as well.



Dinesh Karthik’s Other Sources of Income

Besides professional cricket of all forms & numerous brand endorsements, Karthik also earns a handsome sum for his partnership with BLITZPOKER for Blitz Premier League.


Dinesh Karthik Charity

Dinesh Karthik along with many other current Indian players participate in T20 matches to raise funds for noteworthy charitable causes.


Dinesh Karthik has teamed up with Win Millions Lotto in an admirable endeavor to promote education for kids all throughout India. Karthik will urge his devoted followers to buy lottery tickets from Win Millions Lotto through his profiles on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The majority of the revenues will go toward supporting an incredible cause. Through this historic partnership, Karthik is able to contribute to the Rhapsody Music Foundation, an incredible charity that uses music to help kids learn. Adopting the "Education Through Music" concept, the organization bases its arguments on scientific research that demonstrate the tremendous influence of music on a range of cognitive development processes in children.


Other Similar Pages


MS Dhoni Net WorthVirat Kohli Net Worth
Sachin Tendulkar Net WorthRahul Dravid Net Worth
Rohit Sharma Net WorthRavindra Jadeja Net Worth
Hardik Pandya Net WorthGautam Gambhir Net Worth
Sourav Ganguly Net WorthShikhar Dhawan Net Worth
Suresh Raina Net WorthRashid Khan Net Worth
Chris Gayle Net WorthAshish Nehra Net Worth
Yuvraj Singh Net WorthSanju Samson Net Worth
AB de Villiers Net WorthHarbhajan Singh Net Worth
David Warner Net WorthSreesanth Net Worth
Shane Watson Net WorthSunil Gavaskar Net Worth
Jasprit Bumrah Net WorthBhuvneshwar Kumar Net Worth
Kapil Dev Net WorthMunaf Patel Net Worth
Yuzvendra Chahal Net WorthVirender Sehwag Net Worth
Krunal Pandya Net WorthZaheer Khan Net Worth


FAQs on Dinesh Karthik Net Worth

Why did Dinesh Karthik step down as the KKR captain in the 2020 edition of the IPL?

KKR announced that DK wishes to concentrate on his batting. However, the team’s performance didn’t improve much even after that.

What is the height of Dinesh Karthik?

The Height of Dinesh Karthik is 1.70 M (5' 7”).

What is the name of Dinesh Karthik's Wife?

Dinesh Karthik was married to Dipika Pallikal Karthik (m. 2015)

Is Dinesh Karthik still playing?

The wicketkeeper batsman, who has not yet formally announced his retirement from international cricket, last played for India against Bangladesh in the 2022 T20I World Cup. He continues to play IPL for RCB

Who played for India first, Dhoni or Dinesh Karthik?

Karthik mentioned in an interview with the RCB podcast that although he made his debut before Dhoni, the former captain's performances during an ODI series helped draw attention to his skills.