Shikhar Dhawan Marries Sophie Shine at 40, Begins New Innings

• Former Team India opener Shikhar Dhawan, 40, has married girlfriend Sophie Shine in a private ceremony on February 21.
• This marks Dhawan's second marriage; he and Sophie had been dating for over a year, making their relationship public in May 2025 and announcing engagement on January 12.
• Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal attended the wedding, sharing photos and videos, including one of him dancing.
• Sophie Shine, originally from Ireland, met Dhawan in Dubai and works as Second Vice President at Northern Trust Corporation and heads the Shikhar Dhawan Foundation.
• Dhawan divorced his first wife Ayesha Mukherjee in 2023 after 11 years of marriage; they have a son, Zoravar, whose custody is with Ayesha.