Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has got engaged to his girlfriend Sophie Shine, confirming the news through a heartfelt post on Instagram.

Sharing a picture that shows his hand placed beneath Sophie’s, with her engagement ring clearly visible, Dhawan marked the occasion with an emotional caption reflecting on their journey together.

“From shared smiles to shared dreams. Grateful for the love, the blessings and every good wish for our engagement as we choose togetherness forever. Shikhar and Sophie,” he wrote.

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The post quickly drew congratulatory messages from fans, fellow cricketers, and personalities across the sporting fraternity, with many extending warm wishes to the couple as they begin a new chapter together.

Dhawan, who announced his retirement from international cricket earlier, has remained active on social media, often sharing moments from his personal life. The engagement announcement has now added another milestone to his post-cricket journey, receiving widespread attention and support online.