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As of early 2026, Dhawan is in a relationship with Sophie Shine, an Irish native who works as a product consultant based in Abu Dhabi. The couple reportedly met in Dubai, where their friendship gradually developed into a romantic relationship. (Photo: X)

As of early 2026, Dhawan is in a relationship with Sophie Shine, an Irish native who works as a product consultant based in Abu Dhabi. The couple reportedly met in Dubai, where their friendship gradually developed into a romantic relationship. (Photo: X)

They confirmed their engagement through social media in January 2026. Sophie has frequently been seen accompanying Dhawan at major cricket events, including the 2025 Champions Trophy.

They confirmed their engagement through social media in January 2026. Sophie has frequently been seen accompanying Dhawan at major cricket events, including the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Previously, Dhawan was married to Aesha Mukherji, a Melbourne-based former amateur kickboxer. The couple tied the knot in 2012 and have a son named Zoravar.

Previously, Dhawan was married to Aesha Mukherji, a Melbourne-based former amateur kickboxer. The couple tied the knot in 2012 and have a son named Zoravar.

After being separated for a period, they finalized their divorce in 2023. Following the divorce, Dhawan publicly moved on and later announced his relationship with Sophie Shine.

After being separated for a period, they finalized their divorce in 2023. Following the divorce, Dhawan publicly moved on and later announced his relationship with Sophie Shine.

In his memoir The One: Cricket, My Life and More, the cricketer—often referred to as “Mr ICC”—recalled developing strong feelings for a woman during India A’s tour of Australia that year. Dhawan wrote about secretly bringing her to the hotel room he shared with Rohit Sharma during the tour.

In his memoir The One: Cricket, My Life and More, the cricketer—often referred to as “Mr ICC”—recalled developing strong feelings for a woman during India A’s tour of Australia that year. Dhawan wrote about secretly bringing her to the hotel room he shared with Rohit Sharma during the tour.

"My plan to meet up with this Englishwoman started taking shape, and we started partying regularly during that tour. She was very beautiful, and suddenly I was in love again! I thought to myself, ‘She is the one for me, and I am going to marry her.’ After every game, I would go over to meet up with Ellen, and I soon started smuggling her into my hotel room, which I was sharing with Rohit Sharma. Now and then, he would complain in Hindi. ‘Will you let me sleep?’," Dhawan revealed.

On Monday (January 12), Shikhar Dhawan officially announced his engagement with Sophie Shine. The former India cricketer confirmed the same in a post on Instagram. Dhawan shared a photo of the couple's hands with rings on it.

On Monday (January 12), Shikhar Dhawan officially announced his engagement with Sophie Shine. The former India cricketer confirmed the same in a post on Instagram. Dhawan shared a photo of the couple's hands with rings on it.

As of early 2026, Dhawan is in a relationship with Sophie Shine, an Irish native who works as a product consultant based in Abu Dhabi. The couple reportedly met in Dubai, where their friendship gradually developed into a romantic relationship. (Photo: X)

They confirmed their engagement through social media in January 2026. Sophie has frequently been seen accompanying Dhawan at major cricket events, including the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Previously, Dhawan was married to Aesha Mukherji, a Melbourne-based former amateur kickboxer. The couple tied the knot in 2012 and have a son named Zoravar.

After being separated for a period, they finalized their divorce in 2023. Following the divorce, Dhawan publicly moved on and later announced his relationship with Sophie Shine.

In his memoir The One: Cricket, My Life and More, the cricketer—often referred to as “Mr ICC”—recalled developing strong feelings for a woman during India A’s tour of Australia that year. Dhawan wrote about secretly bringing her to the hotel room he shared with Rohit Sharma during the tour.

On Monday (January 12), Shikhar Dhawan officially announced his engagement with Sophie Shine. The former India cricketer confirmed the same in a post on Instagram. Dhawan shared a photo of the couple's hands with rings on it.

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