Former Indian cricket team opener Shikhar Dhawan got married to his long-time partner Sophie Shine in a private ceremony on February 21. This marriage took place in a simple atmosphere in Delhi-NCR in the presence of family and close friends.

dated each other for a year

The couple had announced their engagement through social media on January 12 after dating each other for almost a year. Dhawan’s close friend and cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal also shared some wedding photos and wrote an emotional message, which clearly reflects the joy of this special occasion.

When did the love story begin?

The love story of Dhawan and Sophie started in Dubai. The two were seen together for the first time during the Champions Trophy 2025, where Sophie was seen cheering Dhawan from the stands. After this, gradually the discussion about their relationship started increasing. Sophie hails from Ireland and is a successful professional in the corporate sector as well as being associated with the Dhawan Foundation. His simplicity and confidence gave a strong foundation to this relationship. Sophie was seen in traditional Indian attire at the sangeet ceremony organized before the wedding, in which she presented a beautiful blend of Indian and Western culture.

First marriage was with Ayesha Mukherjee

This marriage is the beginning of a new chapter in Dhawan’s life. Before this, he was married to Ayesha Mukherjee, which lasted for about 11 years. However, due to differences in their relationship, they got divorced in October 2023. He has a son Zorawar from this marriage. After the divorce, Dhawan faced personal and emotional challenges, but he controlled himself and decided to move forward in life.

Sophie is a financial advisor by profession.

Sophie Shine is a financial advisor by profession and works as Vice President at Northern Trust Corporation. He completed his studies in Ireland and later pursued his career internationally. Currently she lives in UAE, where Dhawan and her relationship took a strong form. In May 2025, Sophie publicly accepted their relationship through a photo shared on social media.

After retiring from cricket, Dhawan is focusing on his family, fitness and social work. Now his marriage with Sophie has come as a symbol of new hope and happiness in his life. Fans are also wishing him all the best for this new journey and considering it as a positive beginning of his life.