Shikhar Dhawan gets ENGAGED for 2nd time, shares heartfelt post with Sophie Shine

New Delhi: Star India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan on Monday, January 12, announced his engagement to girlfriend Sophie Shine through an Instagram post. The couple has been in a relationship for some time after making it public on May 1 last year.

Their relationship first came into the public eye when Sophie shared a picture of the two together on social media, captioning it “My love” with a heart emoji. The post quickly went viral and put an end to months of speculation surrounding Dhawan’s personal life.

Dhawan and Sophie were spotted together at a Champions Trophy match

Earlier this year, Dhawan and Sophie were spotted together at a Champions Trophy match in Dubai. The pair also attended a media conclave, where the former India opener hinted that he had found love again.

Sophie was also a regular presence in the stands, cheering for the Punjab Kings during Shikhar’s stint with the franchise in the IPL.

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

Sophie is an Irish product consultant and currently serves as Second Vice President Product Consultant at Northern Trust Corporation, a US-based financial services firm. As per reports she and Shikhar Dhawan met in the UAE, where Sophie is currently based.

Sophie holds a degree in Marketing and Management from the Limerick Institute of Technology and completed her schooling at Castleroy College in Ireland. She frequently features in the fun-filled videos shared by Shikhar on his Instagram account.

According to reports, Shikhar and Sophie are likely to tie the knot in February.

Dhawan and ex-wife Aesha Mukherjee parted ways in October 2023

In February 2025, Dhawan spoke candidly about the emotional toll of his divorce, revealing that he had not been able to see his son, Zoravar, for a long time and had lost touch with him. Dhawan and Aesha Mukherjee, officially parted ways in October 2023, bringing an end to their 11-year marriage. The former India opener had married Aesha in 2011, who has two daughters from a previous marriage, but the relationship eventually ended after a prolonged period of personal challenges.