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Dhawan Engaged! Cricket Star Finds Love Again
12 Jan
Summary
- Shikhar Dhawan announced his engagement to partner Sophie Shine on Instagram.
- Sophie Shine, an Irish product consultant, has been based in the UAE.
- Dhawan retired from cricket in August 2024 and finalized his divorce in 2023.
Shikhar Dhawan, the former India opener, has publicly announced his engagement to his long-time partner, Sophie Shine. The couple shared the happy news through a joint Instagram post featuring their rings, signaling their commitment to a shared future. Their relationship, which was first made public on social media in May of last year, has gradually become more visible to fans.
Sophie Shine, who hails from Ireland, has been based in the UAE and works as a product consultant within the financial services sector. She maintains a notable social media presence, often sharing moments with Dhawan. The pair reportedly first met at a restaurant in Dubai, a detail that gained traction after their engagement announcement went viral.
This significant personal milestone follows a period of substantial life changes for Dhawan. He officially retired from all forms of international and domestic cricket in August 2024. This was after his divorce from Aesha Mukherjee was finalized in 2023. While no wedding date has been confirmed, speculation about a potential February 2026 ceremony in the Delhi-NCR region is circulating.
