Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has once again found himself in the spotlight, but this time for his personal life. The left-handed opener, who was present at the India vs. Bangladesh match in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai, was spotted alongside a mystery woman, sparking dating rumors. Fans quickly identified her as Sophie Shine.
Dating rumors swirl after Dubai appearance
Sophie Shine, who belongs to Ireland, is a product consultant from Ireland. However, not much is known about her. While neither Dhawan nor Shine has made any official statement regarding their alleged romance, their presence together has fueled intense speculation.
Dhawan, who last played an international match in 2022, was at the stadium in an official capacity to present the Champions Trophy during India’s game. Dhawan has been part of the Indian squad that won the Champions Trophy back in 2013. In that tournament, he was also the highest run scorer and won the golden bat for the same. However, it was his appearance with Shine that caught the attention of eagle-eyed fans. Social media was soon flooded with photos and discussions about their possible relationship.
Dhawan’s past relationship
The 38-year-old cricketer was previously married to Ayesha Mukherjee, whom he tied the knot with in 2012. The couple has a son, Zorawar, but they separated in 2021. Since then, Dhawan has largely kept his personal life private. Dhawan previously made headlines after he revealed that he was unable to meet his son Zorawar for an extended period of time after the Covid-19 lockdown.
