Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has gone public with his relationship on social media, posting a picture with his girlfriend on Thursday, 1 May. Dhawan’s girlfriend, Sophie Shine, posted a picture of the couple, which went viral.
Social Media Post of Sophie Shine with Dhawan
Sophie captioned the photo, “My love,” accompanied by a heart emoji. This marks the first time Sophie and Dhawan have gone public with their relationship, putting an end to months of swirling rumours.
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Shikhar and Sophie were previously spotted together during a Champions Trophy match in Dubai earlier in 2025. The pair also attended a media conclave, where Dhawan hinted that he had found love again.
Sophie Shine’s Background
From her LinkedIn account, Sophie, who is an Irish product consultant, is Second Vice President Product Consultant with Northern Trust Corporation, which is an American financial services organization. Dhawan and Sophie have allegedly met in the UAE, where Sophie lives.
She is a Marketing and Management graduate of the Limerick Institute of Technology and was once a student at Castleroy College in Ireland.
Personal Struggles and Divorce of Shikhar Dhawan
Dhawan virtually confirmed his romance with Sophie at the media conclave, going on to say that he had moved on from his former relationship.
In a telling revelation, The former Indian opener opened up about his own struggles after his divorce in February 2025, sharing that it had been two years since he had last seen his son, Zoravar, and more than an year since they last communicated.
Dhawan and his estranged wife, Aesha Mukherjee, parted ways in October 2023 after 11 years of marriage. Dhawan wed Aesha, who has two daughters from her first marriage, in 2011, but the couple broke up after going through some tough years.
Court Ruling and Custody Issues
A Delhi court which issued Dhawan’s divorce commented that he suffered mental distress because of his ex-wife, who had kept him away from his sole son for years. The court ruled that Aesha either did not object to these claims or did not defend herself.
Nevertheless, Dhawan was not able to obtain permanent custody of Zoravar. The court gave him visitation rights and allowed video calls for a ‘reasonable period’ in both India and Australia, where his estranged wife lives. But Dhawan has alleged he was blocked from all virtual contact with his son.
