Shikhar Dhawan Announces Engagement to Longtime Girlfriend Sophie Shine
Shikhar Dhawan's Engagement Announcement
Former Indian cricket star Shikhar Dhawan confirmed his engagement to his longtime girlfriend, Sophie Shine, on Monday. In a heartfelt Instagram post, he expressed gratitude for the love, blessings, and well-wishes they received as they decided to commit to each other, stating, "From smiles to dreams, we are grateful for the love and blessings as we have chosen to be together - Shikhar and Sophie." The post featured a picture of the couple showcasing their engagement ring.
Wedding Plans in February
Reports suggest that Dhawan is set to marry Sophie Shine in February, with the ceremony likely taking place in the Delhi-NCR region during the third week of the month. The event is expected to attract numerous celebrities from both the cricketing world and Bollywood. Preparations for the grand celebration are already underway, although further details have yet to be disclosed.
Who is Sophie Shine?
Sophie Shine, Dhawan's fiancée, hails from Ireland and is a well-known social media influencer with over 348,000 followers on Instagram. She shares lifestyle and travel-related content on her platforms and has several pictures with Dhawan on her feed. Recently, she updated her profile bio to reflect her location as India.
Additionally, reports indicate that Sophie serves as the COO of One Sports and is the head of the Shikhar Dhawan Foundation.
More About Shikhar Dhawan
Previously, Shikhar was married to Ayesha Mukherjee, with whom he shares a son named Zorawar. The couple separated in October 2023 after eight years of marriage, with the Delhi Family Court granting a divorce on grounds of cruelty. Since their separation, Dhawan has not been able to meet his son in person for two years. In an interview, he discussed the challenges of maintaining a relationship with Zorawar.
Dhawan revealed that he has not spoken to his younger son for a year and has not seen him in two years. He acknowledged the difficulty of the situation but emphasized that one learns to cope with such challenges. In August 2024, he announced his retirement from all formats of cricket, having played a pivotal role in India's Champions Trophy victory in 2013, for which he received the Player of the Tournament award.